At Baselworld, the Manero line boasts a new Flyback Chronograph with a perpetual calendar. There will be just one hundred of the discreetly named ChronoPerpetual watches. The timepiece is the fruit of the partnership between Carl F. Bucherer and Vaucher.
The distinctive feature of the ChronoPerpetual is without a doubt the layout of its calendar counters. Located at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock, each of them has a dual function: the first relates to the perpetual calendar, the second to the chronograph. So, for instance, the sub-dial at 6 o’clock marks the hours on the chronograph and the date on the perpetual calendar. At 9 o’clock come the chronograph minutes and months; at 12 o’clock, the date and seconds hand. Each function is shown with different coloured and sized hands. This makes reading them quick and intuitive. The layout also frees up the entire right-hand side of the watch, given over to the moon’s phase and brand signature. Two variations are on offer, in a 42.5 mm case on a black or white back.
A new tourbillon has also been unveiled for Manero at Baselworld. The timepiece is notable for its relatively modest diameter (41.8 mm) as well as its ample 70-hour power reserve, displayed by a hand at 9 o’clock. At 12 o’clock, the Manero Tourbillon features a 24-hour display, while the regulator mechanism is at 6 o’clock. The pink gold case will also come with a black or white dial, for a limited edition of 188 watches.
Controlled immersion
Carl F. Bucherer is also presenting its first diver’s watch with a rubber strap. The ScubaTec marks a major development of the Patravi line. The brand has underscored this by offering no fewer than eight models right from the outset, with a combination of blue, black or white dials, steel or rubber straps and gold or steel bezels.
Each of these models features the essential characteristics of a technical, deep-water watch: a wide diameter (44.6 mm), large luminescent hour markers, a unidirectional bezel, a secure crown, a solid caseback, a helium valve, and COSC certification. The watch is water-resistant to depths of 500 metres.
In addition to its technical features, the appeal of the ScubaTec is its aesthetic versatility. The multiple combinations of bezels, straps and dials mean that the timepiece can take on a highly corporate look in spite of its technical features, offering contemporary elegance fully befitting of everyday wear.
A new ladies’ line
Last but by no means least, on March 28 Carl F. Bucherer unveiled the Pathos, a new ladies’ line. It’s a significant step for the brand, making it one of the very few firms to have equal numbers of men’s and women’s collections (two each), as well as a unisex collection.
Two ranges are on offer: Pathos Queen and Pathos Princess. The main difference is that the Queen has a 26.5 mm case housing an automatic movement, while the Princess features a 25 mm case and a quartz movement. As far as decoration is concerned, the Queen is adorned with diamonds whereas two of the three Princess versions sport a mosaic crown. Lastly, the Queen uses Roman numeral hour markers, whereas the Princess favours Arabic numerals. The Queen also has a date window, unlike the Princess.
The upshot of all this is that with their delicate curves and iridescent dials, these two models offer a total of no fewer than seven combinations – astute complements to the existing barrel-shaped Alacria collection.
