ReviewA Peripheral Movement Never Done Before—The Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral

Carl F. Bucherer has a habit of creating sensational headlines with their new launches and this time they’ve attempted something that no other watch brand has ever achieved—the world’s first certified chronometer with a peripherally mounted oscillating mass. And it’s a big deal because even the bigwigs such as Patek Philippe and Jaeger-LeCoultre have never created something on these lines. However, let’s not forget, Bucherer did achieve this hallmark a couple of years ago with their A1000 in-house movement, which made its debut in the EvoTec, but with the new CFB A2050, Bucherer has taken the peripheral game to a new level, by achieving a chronometer certification.

The CFB A2050 makes its debut in the new Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral—a perfect stage for the debut of this movement. The new Manero combines a classic watch design with state-of-the-art engineering and the some of the finest watchmaking skills.

The Peripheral Rotor

The Manero’s core strength is truly visible when you turn over the watch and admire the movement through the sapphire crystal caseback. For a moment you’ll think this watch is a manual-winding watch, but then you’ll notice the outer ring of the movement rotating. The outer ring is what the peripheral movement is all about.

A peripheral rotor movement is a movement that doesn’t have the traditional rotor we’re all accustomed to seeing—that which is mounted at the centre. Instead, it moves along the edge or the periphery of the movement and swings in both directions. And it certainly swings a lot faster. So even if you haven’t worn the watch for a few days, it winds up faster than a regular automatic-winding watch, and quickly gets itself up to speed.

The peripheral rotor is such a blessing that the time you usually spend to wind the watch can now be spent to admire the movement. The A2050 has been decorated tastefully with chamfered sides and traditional Geneva stripes on full display.

The icing on the cake is the COSC certification—a benchmark achieved by only about 0.3 percent of all Swiss watches produced. The Manero was meant to be a very basic watch that told you the time and the date, but Carl F. Bucherer has been able to make something quite special out of it.

A True Classic

Coming to the aesthetics, at 40.6mm, the Manero Peripheral is neither too large, not too small—just about perfect for a classic watch. However, there are more elements that make this a ‘true classic’.

With its clean and eye-catching white dial that looks elegant against the rose gold case and brown leather strap, this watch is sure to be a head-turner

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Paired with a formal ensemble, this classic timepiece is bound to give you an enviably dapper look

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Sized at 40.6mm, with a thickness of 11.2mm, the Manero Peripheral is neither too large, nor too small

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With the small seconds sub-dial at six and a date window at three o’clock, it’s a balanced, well executed timepiece, and it looks great on the wrist. Other classic elements include wedged hour indicators matched in style by the lance hands that are either done in 18-karat rose gold or stainless steel, on a black or opaline white dial. The dial is protected by the sapphire crystal glass with antireflective coating on both sides. The overall appearance of the Manero Peripheral truly presents strong character.

The Different Versions

Nobody can live on one watch alone, and the Manero is one of those watches everybody should at least have one of in their collection. Which is also probably why Carl F. Bucherer ensured that there is at least one that matches your style. The Peripheral is available in various dial-and-strap combinations, in rose gold or steel. There are also two ladies’ versions, both featuring diamonds on the bezel.

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