Carl F. Bucherer Releases the Manero Flyback Chronograph in 5 New Colorways
After many years of trending towards larger diameters, often way beyond 40 millimeters, many recent releases in the high-end sector are now heading towards smaller, more classical proportions. Carl F. Bucherer’s Manero Flyback Chronograph, first introduced in 2016 with a diameter of 43mm, is the latest example. The traditional Swiss company just announced the release of a new generation of this automatic chronograph with a more modest diameter of 40mm.
Like their larger predecessors, the new watches are characterized by a timeless chronograph elegance, however, they have a distinctive flair of color that sets them apart. The blue, green, red, white, and black hues that are chosen for the two subdials and the matching sustainable textile straps draw inspiration from various landscapes. Among them are the green rolling fields of the Emmental, the deep red of the Berner Oberland mountain range before dusk, the changing shades of blue of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee), the dramatic black rock surface of the Grimselregion, and the eternal whiteness of the Aletsch glacier.Â
The launch is accompanied by a photo campaign created in collaboration with Hannes Becker. The German photographer?s pictures are inspired by the natural colors that are unveiled every day in the hearty Swiss landscape.Â
When asked about the photography opportunity, Becker explained, ?when Carl F. Bucherer invited me to photograph Switzerland?s beauty in colors that would comple...
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