Just released by Carl F. Bucherer is a new capsule collection that puts a unique spin on five of the brand?s most popular watches. With 2023 marking the 135th anniversary of the brand, each of the five watches will debut in a city that has played an important role in Carl F. Bucherer?s history. The common thread that runs across each of the five watches is the use of black cases which are matched with black dials and straps, making for very moody and thoroughly modern monochromatic timepieces. While three pieces are limited editions done in forged carbon cases, two are standard production models which will be finished in black DLC. 

Let?s begin with the three limited edition watches, starting with the Manero Tourbillon Double Peripheral Black. Limited to 30 pieces, this is a blacked out take on what is a very underrated piece of watchmaking. With a peripheral rotor and a tourbillon mounted with a peripheral cage, this watch really is like none other out there. The peripheral rotor lends the advantages of an automatic movement but without the thickness or visual distraction of a typical rotor while the peripheral cage makes the tourbillon appear to almost be floating in thin air. Like the standard model, it is outfitted with the COSC-certified CFB T3000 automatic movement that has a 65-hour power reserve. The forged carbon case with titanium container measures 43.1mm wide and 12.3mm thick, with the watch coming on a hybrid rubber strap with ?carbon texture? and a DLC-coat...