ReviewMake A Vibrant Statement With The Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons

The concept of dopamine dressing has gained prominence post-pandemic, encouraging people to wear bright, bold colours to boost their mood. Initially focused on clothing alone, it has extended to accessories over time, with watches being no exception. Embracing this vibrant shift is the independent Swiss watchmaker Carl F. Bucherer, with the Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons. Featuring striking, solid colours, each of the four models represents a season—green (spring), yellow (summer), orange (autumn), and blue (winter)—making it perfect for those who enjoy standing out from the crowd. Beyond their eye-catching aesthetics, these watches also feature a sophisticated three time-zone display, a chronograph function, and a COSC certification—catering to individuals who prefer style with functionality on their travels.

Since 1888, the Lucerne-based watchmaker have excelled at merging innovation and complex technology with practical design. Launched in 2006, the Patravi TravelTec chronograph is powered by a COSC-certified chronometer movement, underscoring the brand’s commitment to high-performance and technologically advanced timepieces. Designed for travel, it is among the most technically sophisticated watches in the contemporary scenario, and the new Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons, which showcases both GMT and chronograph functions is a befitting example. Read on for more details.

Launched in 2006, the Patravi TravelTec chronograph is powered by a COSC-certified chronometer movement, underscoring the brand's commitment to high-performance and technologically advanced timepieces

Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons: Case And Dial

Each of the four models is crafted in stainless steel, offering a water-resistance of up to 50m. Measuring 46.6mm by 15.5mm, they feature robust, round cases with prominent lugs for a commanding presence on the wrist, but it’s their bright and busy dials that steal the limelight. Showcasing two chronograph counters at six and nine o’clock, a small-seconds sub-dial at three o’clock, and a date display between four and five o’clock, the dials ensure multiple functions at a glance.

It also features a complex three time-zone display, where a part of the mechanism is integrated into the case of the watch–an achievement that has since been patented. The first of the three time zones is read with central hands, whereas the second time zone—located on the outermost 24-hour scale—is indicated by the central GMT hand. And, the third time zone is located on the larger 24-hour scale, indicated by a triangular-tipped hand. This can be adjusted through a push button at 10 o’clock, allowing the time to shift forward or backward in one-hour steps. Interestingly, this mechanism is visible through an aperture on the side of the case, offering a captivating view of the system.

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The Movement

Powering the Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons is the automatic CFB 1901.1 calibre, boasting an energy reserve of approximately 42 hours. This modified ETA 2894 movement features a vertical clutch, seamlessly integrating the chronograph function with an in-house developed time zone mechanism, which can display time across three different zones simultaneously. Measuring 28.6mm by 7.3mm and fitted with 39 jewels, it operates at a frequency of 28,800vph, and the COSC-certification vouches for precision and accuracy all year long. The watches are presented on vivid rubber straps matching the respective dial hues—one for each season. So, which one’s your pick?

Powering the Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons is the automatic CFB 1901.1 calibre, boasting an energy reserve of approximately 42 hours

The Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons In A Nutshell

• Case: Stainless steel; 46.6mm
• Water resistance: 50m
• Dial: Blue, green, yellow or orange
• Functions: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds, triple time zone
• Movement: Automatic CFB 1901.1 calibre; 42-hour power reserve
• Strap: Blue, green, yellow, or orange rubber strap