Carl F. Bucherer enriches its rich legacy

This year, Swiss independent and family-owned watch manufacturer, Carl F. Bucherer, reveals a new chapter in its strong history, and adds another impressive range of timepieces to its already iconic collections including Patravi, Manero and Pathos as well as introduces a brand new movement developed in-house: The CFB A2000

While priding itself of being rooted in Lucerne, the leading independent Swiss watch manufacturer of exquisite timepieces for men and women, Carl F. Bucherer has also succeeded in retaining its exclusive ownership within the family. From its modest beginning, the Swiss family business has grown into an internationally renowned global brand characterized by its founder’s (Carl Friedrich Bucherer) pioneering spirit and the cosmopolitan esprit of its home.Now, the third generation enriches the legacy of the brand – a name synonymous with quality, innovation and passionsince 1888.

With independent workshops  at their own center of excellence in Lengnau in Ste-Croix, Switzerland, Carl F. Bucherer conceives, develops and produces cutting-edge Manufacture calibres for its premium timepieces. On it accounts, the important milestones include the manufacturer’s own movement families driven by an external rotor – an innovation that Carl F. Bucherer was the first manufacturer to put into series production. With its exclusive watch creations, Carl F. Bucherer epitomises high-quality craftsmanship, unmistakable style, and detailed sophistication.

This year, Carl F. Bucherer adds another impressive range of timepieces to its already iconic collections including the Patravi, Manero and Pathos as well as introduces a brand new movement developed in-house: The CFB A2000.

Manero Flyback
The Manero is a collection is known for its timeless elegance while the chronographs in this family stand out for its sporty and classic design. These attributes are true to the new ManeroFlyback, with the addition of its central stop second counter.

The classic design houses an intricate chronograph movement, the calibreCFB 1970, controlled by a gearwheel and features an additional Flyback function. The sophisticated automatic chronograph movement is housed inside a classic round case, 43mm in diameter, and is available in rose gold or stainless steel, perfectly complementing the elegant Manero series.

Meanwhile, the high-quality silver dial is set with ten raised indexes, which are finished in gold tones or in stainless steel, depending on the choice of case material. This is also the case for the lance-style hands that are typical of the Manero range, as well as the baton hands of the chronograph. The two sub-dials for the small seconds at 9 o’clock and the stop minute at 3 o’clock are recessed and combine with the surrounding raised border adorned with a tachymeter scale to underline the three-dimensional quality of the dial design.

Manero Peripheral
With the presentation of the new Manero Peripheral timepiece, Carl F. Bucherer is cementing its reputation as an innovative Manufacture brand. It also marks the launch—after several years of innovation work—of the CFB A2000 caliber series, designed and produced entirely in the watchmaker’s own development workshops. The CFB A2050 movement was specially developed on the basis of the CFB A2000 for the new Manero Peripheral. In addition to its central hours and minutes hands, the new Manero Peripheral displays the small seconds at 6 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock.

This new watch movement is housed in a classically designed, multifaceted round case. Visual intensity is created by clear edges, soft curves, and contrasting polished and matte surfaces. The dial is a Manero classic: elaborately finished with raised wedge hour-markers. And, as is usual for the Manero series, the time is indicated by faceted lance hands.

The new Manero Peripheral is being launched in six versions: The 40 mm case is offered in rose gold or stainless steel, each with exquisite dials in deep matte black or elegant porcelain white. The fine strap crafted from alligator leather perfectly complements each variant. The stainless steel models are also available with a steel bracelet and refined double folding clasp.

Carl F. Bucherer powers the future with new calibre
Carl F. Bucherer continues to lean on its own innovation drive and is successfully expanding its range of own Manufacture calibres. After years of development, the debut of the new caliber CFB A2000 is set to drive the future of watchmaking. This new movement draws its energy from a double-sided self-winding mechanism with a peripherally arranged rotor, an innovative principle for which Carl F. Bucherer was pioneer in manufacturing. The impressive rotation momentum predestines this automatic movement as a driving force to a wide range of additional functions under progress in the watchmakers own development workshops. A universally applicable movement, the CFB A2000 was structured to be incorporated into further future models. The fine adjustment of the caliber also highlights the technical craftsmanship involved, while the Geneva Stripes adorning the movement’s bridges and balance-cocks are a tribute to Swiss watchmaking tradition.

Patravi TravelTec Black
Comfortable functionality, excellent readability, and technological sophistication make the PatraviTravelTec the ideal model for frequent travelers. This timepiece boasts its imposing black, emphasising the diamond-like-carbon finish on the stainless steel case and wristband.

The robust DLC coating transforms the GMT chronograph into a grand statement while the striking design is rounded off with a black dial offering a clear display of contrasting light-coloured totalizators, indices, and scales.

Further to its impressive look, the watch offers a display of three time zones simultaneously. Two time zones are visible on the dial, thanks to the sophisticated functions of the own chronometer-certified CFB 1901.1 caliber. The third time zone is displayed via a red 24 hour-hand on a rotating bezel. The patented monopusher enables the wearer to quickly and easily set the third time zone to an eastern or western direction of travel.

Pathos Swan
With the addition of the Swan, Carl F. Bucherer adds another highlight to the Pathos collection while showcasing the brand’s expertise in producing the most precious jewellery watches. There are precisely 922 diamonds and sapphires that adorn the case, dial and strap of this sophisticated ladies’ watch, paving the way for an exceptional marriage of watchmaking and jewellery craftsmanship.

The Pathos Swan is a highly exclusive watch available in two variants. In one of the variants, the slender watch strap and the comfortable folding clasp are made entirely from 18-karat rose gold. The second variant offers a combination of white and rose gold, both of which are 18 karat. Both variants are produced in a limited edition of 88 pieces and are manufactured exclusively upon request.

Patravi ScubaTec White
The PatraviScubaTec perfectly combines functionality, sportiness, and elegance, now in a 36mm case. The new watch reveals its connection with the ocean through the wave pattern adorning its stylish whitedial. The twelve raised hour-markers, all three hands, and the 12 o’clock marker on the bezel are all coated with Super-LumiNova that ensures to match the white dial during the day and glow inlight blue at night.

It features the automatic CFB 1950 movement that provides precise time, and the rotating dive ring in stainless steel indicates dive and decompression times. For safety reasons, it can only be turned counter-clockwise, ensuring the wearer knows when it’s time to surface

The white rubber strap perfectly complements the white dial and white ceramic bezel; however, a more discreet, slender stainless steel bracelet is also available. The adjustable folding clasp affords a high level of comfort to both strap options.