Borrowed Time: Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback
Of Carl F. Bucherer?s two major male-oriented timepiece collections, the Manero and Patravi, it is the former that perhaps most closely exemplifies the watchmaker?s recently adopted ?Made of Lucerne? ethos ? a phrase referencing its hometown, the Swiss city of Lucerne, whose medieval architecture and historic, gilded landmarks evoke a sense of both luxury and tradition. I spent some time with the steel-cased, blue-gray-dialed version of the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback, which combines elegant aesthetics with practical functionality.
Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback Chronograph (Ref. 00.10919.08.93.01)
Bucherer added a splash of color to the Manero collection?s signature sport-luxury chronograph wristwatch, the Manero Flyback, in 2017, adding new dials and case materials. I had a chance to review one of the most handsome of these models, with a blue-gray dial and a harmoniously accessorized gray alligator strap, to see if this distinctly modern variation retained the original?s relatively sober elegance. The stainless steel case of this Manero Flyback measures 43 mm in diameter ? certainly contemporary dimensions, though its bezel makes it appear a bit more understated in size ? and sports a mirror-polished finish on its thin, slightly sloped bezel as well as on the sensuously curving sides that flow into the lugs. A contrasting brushed finish adorns the lugs? front surfaces. At a fairly slender height below 15 mm, its ergonomic shape hugs the wrist while sliding easily un...
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