Unboxing a watch brand you should know, but likely haven't heard of yet
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- Опубліковано 4 бер 2023
- This is the Manero Peripheral Big Date from Carl F. Bucherer. CFB is a fully independent watch brand, and has been since 1888. I've been looking forward to covering this brand, and hope to bring it to the attention of some new watch collectors.
Blue Dial- cfbwatch.com/Manero_Periphera...
Anthracite-Green Dial- cfbwatch.com/Manero_Periphera...
About CFB’s Peripheral Movement- cfbwatch.com/Peripheral_Techn...
CFB Official Website- cfbwatch.com/CFBxBW
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A review video focusing solely on these watches will drop in a couple weeks. Thanks for watching! - Розваги
Being a watch collector is surreal we find value in 10k watches and yet we can clearly see the craftsmanship required to make these amazing movements. This brand is incredible.
100 percent
I have a cool vintage one
CFB is soo underrated. I'm glad someone is taking about it.
I’m glad that you did a piece on CFB. I have their Manero Heritage Annual Calendar chronograph. It’s a remarkable piece that is much less than any other maker with this sort of complication. Another item is the partnership between Bucherer and Wilsdorf (Rolex). When Wilsdorf was starting he gave him space in his jewelry store. I the photo you shared this is why you see Rolex and Bucherer together on the building signage. There has been a close association since Rolex was started.
I've never clicked on a video that's also an ad but I'm glad I did here. Lovely watch and gorgeous movement.
100% agree with you Bruce. This brand has been around a long time and make some beautiful watches with beautiful movements at a great value compared to other more well known brands. I own 2 and class them as high end timepieces
That’s a beautiful movement. Just checked out the site and googled them. They have some beautiful pieces that are less expensive than I thought. Definitely underrated brand here in the states.
Worldwide underrated i'm afraid
Great brand and happy to see CFB on the channel. Congrats on 100k Bruce!
I'm very glad that you dedicated an episode to this amazing brand. It's definitely in my radar and hope to own one in the future.
I appreciate that Andrea
That movement is gorgeous. What a wonderful design idea for a rotor...never seen that before. Good stuff.
I own a CFB Manero Retrograde… a very handsome watch with 34 jewels. Like u said, a very underrated brand, which many folks have not heard of. Unfortunately, it had lost lots of its original value in the resale market but what the heck…it makes me happy wearing one unlike a Rolex.
Gorgeous. For me, it recalls elements of certain Glashütte Original and Jaeger LeCoultre pieces.
I’ve got the green limited edition Manero Power Reserve and absolutely love it. I get a ton of compliments on it and the peripheral rotor system is amazing.
Been in business since 1888
Once people hear about them, I'm sure things will finally take off 😀
Any day now
Any lefty models? How about time only?simple time?
Shop NBC used to sell these at night 20yrs Ago! It's about time People have heard about??
Yes, he does and John Wick wears an Oris also!
CFB is seriously underrated. It's also very cool that CFB is getting exposure on the wrist by John Wick.
Agreed!
That's how zi learned of them
Thank for your outstanding service to the watch community. Never miss an episode, many thanks !
I really appreciate that Jay
I understand your excitement. Thank you for sharing this
The peripheral rotor literally rocks!
Beautiful. I love that movement and the rotor function. Instant fan!
Really great review Bruce! I remember my best friend’s dad had one of these when I was a kid and he was telling me how they’d bought it on a trip to Switzerland and I don’t even know why I remember something from so long ago, ( SO LONG) but it must have made an impression!
Thank you, that’s a brand i haven’t heard of before, your video makes it very interesting i will look into it and i feel i want to add one to my collection.
Great video as always Bruce. Defiantly a good brand that definitely flies under the radar.
Compared to some other watch brands that may start with an R or a PP these watches really pack a lot of value for what you are paying. Sort of like a Glashuette Original but made in Switzerland. Looking forward to see what they come up with next.
Great brand. Great Video shining a light on a top notch line of watches Bruce!
I love independent brands and microbrands. Thanks for showing the ones we are not as familiar with. I did get the Tuseno Windseeker after seeing your review on it. Really a great value for a GADA category watch.
Agree with you Eric. I'm having a lot of fun with the independents and micros right now. But I will have some mainstream brands coming up. I just filmed an Omega video this weekend
Wow, beautiful watch. It's different and great looking movement. A brand to follow (and save the money for it). Thanks Bruce.
Holy cow. Masterpieces to say the least. Absolutely beautiful.
I don't have $340,000 to pop for that Manero Minute-Repeater Symphony. But if I did have it, that's a watch I'd grab. No idea if this would hold value but I think it will be a highly sought-after watch in coming years. That's beautiful. I would stare at that for the rest of my days...
Clearly a high caliber brand … excellent craftsmanship. Their designs are not quite to my liking, but I can appreciate the engineering that went into their timepieces. 👍🏻
I own a 60's gold bucherer watch that I inherited from my grand father. He bought it in brand new in Switzerland in the 60's and I still have the original receipt . I had it evaluated last year and was given a estimated price of 20k to 25k $. The jeweler told me it wasn't a model that was very popular right now and to wait a few years before selling it (If I ever do, which I probably wont).
I am a proud owner of a CFB Patravi Scubatec, I love it ❤️
I would love to review one of those. They look really well done
❤ I say long live Bucherer ❤ I love the perimeter type rotor system, it is a great way to reduce stress on the rotor by distributing the weight more evenly
Agreed. And the shock protection system it uses is well designed. It just makes a lot of sense to me
I’ve never seen this before. Very smart. Wonder if others use this?
@@STEVEARABIA1 I've seen it used on the BLVGARI Octo Chrono, but no other readily jump to mind
Bought a Manero several years ago, love it!! Great brand and quality
i love one with the blue dial. Awesome piece!
One of those was the main thing full of secrets in the movie “Atomic Blond” with the super beautiful Charlize Theron
Thanks for the detailed vid on this brand....have been eyeing them since last year. thought the Manero rotor was cool.
Glad to say I owned one of their timepiece & loving it! Great review Bruce.
Great review. The brand needs to be promoted more. They are great value for money watches. I owned two watches in the past. A Patravi Autodate power reserve and a Manero chronograph annual calendar. Both were very well made watches. Unfortunately they don't hold their value due to poor marketing.
Thanks, Bruce. There's allot to like with these. Kind of not crazy about the sharp angles on the movement bridges. Think I remember Minerva and Vulcain doing that, also. But would never be a dealbreaker.
They look great! I look forward to the pros and of course the cons as well.
John Wick wears this brand of watch
Rambo aka Sylvester Stallone as well.
But Sly will be always associated with Panerai.
Jason Statham wears a Scubatec in the movie The Meg. It's also featured in Atomic Blonde with Charlize Theron.
Along with others in the movie series
The names Wick John Wick !
I didn't see it on John Wick, but I did notice it on Winston, the mngr of the continental
this is my dream watch. thanks for sharing the content. i really appreciate
The TravelTec FourX was the first watch I remember seeing that was more than a Rolex, it blew my mind and had to know more. Pretty much started my love of watches
Those concentric circles are so awesome
That peripheral winding mechanism is amazing
I'm glad you explained the watch BUCHERER / from the retail BUCHERER. I have been to the retail store in NYC , it is a fabulous watch market , huge beautiful store. the watches are very handsome pieces. ~ JDS/CT
Thank you. Its an easy thing to get mixed up. Ultimately they fall under the same general ownership but are operated as separate entities
My top 3 favourite brands! Your video title makes me feel like I'm educated. LOL
What a watch! Been a fan of the brand for a couple of years now. What interests me is what you are wearing, i have to admit that i couldn’t quite figure it out myself
I work at a gold and silver shop. I had someone bring in a 18K 1955 Bucherer chronograph, it's utterly gorgeous. Black leather band, 18k gold, it pops. It was sitting in his fathers desk for 30 years. We have an in house watch repair guy - he cleaned / timed it. It runs great, looks almost brand new. I snagged it for 2k and it feels like a steal.
Yes, nice watches with some nice details when you look (eg logo on the barrel etc). I picked up their heritage bicompax annual ltd chrono few years back.
Right on Bruce! I've been waiting for Bucherer to get some love. In your reviews, I'd appreciate a close look at the bracelet quality, and your perspective on what kinds of brands the finishing is comparable to. Amazing peripheral rotor, that was new to me. The other thing I'll say about Bucherer is that it was *perfect* product placement / costume selection for John Wick. Centuries of history, independent, under the radar, totally refined, kind of old world, you'd kind of have to know about them, etc.
I agree the brand was a perfect fit for John Wick. I just wrapped up filming the main portion of the review today, and because of you I spent some time focusing on the bracelet and all the elements it is comprised of. Cheers!
@@BruceWilliams Awesome; you rock Bruce, thanks so much! I live way up in northern Colorado a few hours from big ADs, so it's tough to get hands on things and really rely on quality reviewers like yourself. I'll look forward to watching, and it's great to see you getting into some independents lately.
Hi Bruce - I was researching this watch brand and was happy to find you made a video about it. Looking forward to your journey and to see which CFB you may get. I’m cross comparing it to the Breitling Premier line. I wish some of CFB’s cases were thinner, but more complications often to lead to thicker cases.
I tried on a few colors of the Carl F Bucherer Scubatec while traveling in NYC and it really got me liking this brand. I literally tried on everything at Tourneau, Bucherer, and watches of Switzerland that were 42mm and over and would fit over my hand and on an 8” wrist in stock form. This pretty much amounts to Omega divers, Breitling, and some others. I looked at the Manero flyback in silver dial on bracelet too. In my opinion, the case finishing, design, and quality of Carl F Bucherer punches way above these other watches in its price point. Easily a few levels above. Not considering the lower end sellita based movement in the Scubatec, just from a finishing, overall look, function, and feel standpoint. Neither Omega or Breitling really had anything that had the same pop like the Patravi Scubatec did -and don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect. I really liked the Manero Flyback too. Knockout on finishing, bracelet design, dial layout, and overall quality. Compared to the Scubatec, the Manero just didn’t have the same tough masculine look, almost 50/50 brushed with lots of high polished surfaces on a larger, more sculpted case and bracelet like the Scubatec had. The Scubatec is gonna stand out and be way more gangster if that makes any sense lol. The whole Patravi line has made some really awesome, ahead of their price point timepieces that have that same tough but elegant quality. The Patravi T-Graph on bracelet, Patravi Evotec peripheral on bracelet, Patravi Chronodate on bracelet and many more if you look. For me looking at larger sized divers under 10-15k the Scubatec just stuck out as a much higher quality diver for the price than its competition. On the Scubatec the things I can do without are the bezel having two different colored ceramic inserts, that bugs me. The blue is also too light. I’d like a 6 o clock color matched date, center links of the 5 link bracelet polished, slightly sharper looking handset and indices-they are kinda rounded because the design incorporates manta ray shapes everywhere on the dial… and it would be so much better with the peripheral manufacture moment modified to 4hz and twin barrel main springs… a display case back…With some minor changes - major in the movement dept, the Scubatec could be a total knock out timepiece destroying just about everything in its segment at 10-20k.
This watch is magnificent! Its funny how only hyped watches are thought as good by people. I feel like the one's that know this brand actually likes watches for being watches or atleast tries to know about pieces and not out there for seeking status as to how would people perceive me if I wear a Datejust.
Thanks for introducing me to this brand it genuinely is beautiful ❤️
I was looking at picking up the new Breitling Navitimer until I came across your channel and this vid in particular. I did not know about this watchmaker, but you've driven me to their website and really like the Manero Flyback in olive green...which I'm leaning towards now.
C.F.B have only been manufacturing watches for around 20 or more years. Before that, Bucherer sold bought-in watches in their jewellery store with the Bucherer name on the dial.
When they started in house watch manufacturing, they named the watch brand Carl F Bucherer, so the watch company was not founded in 1888.
Prior to C.F.B. Bucherer watches sold in the Jewellery store were excellent chronometer rated dress watches, and I have one in my collection.
I also have a C.F.B. Tonneaugraph, which in my opinion is better than a Rolex Daytona.
really inspired me today, THANK YOU !
totally agree and love CfB!
The blue and olive is absolutely beautiful. I’m not really into dress style watches but this one really does speak to me.
Wonderful watches! Have a great day!
Sending my congratulations on the 100K sub ( a little earlier). You have been a reason many men are into horology now. Thanks, Bruce.
Thank you! Hopefully will cross that threshold in a couple weeks. I appreciate your kind comment
Great intro to a spectar of superhigh quality genuine swiss watch manufacturer, indeed very few with long (independent) history and own developed movements! CFB watches are art.
I appreciate your channel. It takes a lot of our minds away from the daily grind!
Thank you, I appreciate these types of comments. These videos take a decent amount of time and effort. I'm glad you find some enjoyment in them!
My dad once gave me a vintage Bucherer he got at a yard sale for $1. I had never heard of the brand, and I'm an avid collector of mechanical watches. I looked them up, and sent the watch to their US facility for an overhaul. It came back looking great, and is still running within COSC accuracy. I was so impressed that I bought a Carl F. Bucherer Patravi. The build quality on that watch is fantastic; and I think it has a Top-grade ETA 2824-2 movement, with blued screws; a screw-in crown, and fine leather strap. It still runs within COSC accuracy, even after 5-6 years of regular wear. They are under the radar in the USA, and my best-kept secret for getting a world-class automatic, without paying huge prices.
I've got one. Incredibly well constructed.
My gosh, that movement is gorgeous.
100k. Congratulations
Tungsten rotor.1 of many clever details. Looks like good quality.
WOW! Beautiful and impressive!
Wonderfull Pieces👍🏻👍🏻
I've been in love with this brand for several years. First noticed it in John Wick, then a few other movies. I will own one of these, just need to make a decision.
awesome cheerleading! Nice looking movement!
I think most of the UA-cam community isn't aware of this brands because let's face it, they only like a handful of brands. I have been into Bucherer pieces for years.
Bucherer's peripherial rotor system is something!
Nice movement.
i love their watches. i think what holds them back is the lack of an in-house movement. the market their watches appeals to wants to see in-house complications. maybe that will all change soon!!......just love their manero flyback
They do have many in house movements.
Love this brand!
Just took a look at their website and gotta say I am impressed with many of their watch designs. I especially like the Manero Flyback Chrono
Been saying this for a long time ! Very underrated watch brand for the price !
Out of my price range but beautiful watch. Particularly love the blue one
John wick is definitely the first time I even heard of the brand
Merci beaucoup Bruce, magnifique review. And you can find a superb Bucherer blue Longines, or à Bucherer blue Tissot prx, Oris, IWC big pilot, Piaget, Tudor....
Thx a lot and greetings from Switzerland.
Frank/Epalinges/06:00am
@ 4:45 dude you can just tilt the watch to move the router out of the way to see the movement if it even has an exhibition case back😅
But joke aside, iv not seen that yet, and yea it’s neat seeing the whole movement as one. It’s like the beauty of a mechanical movement but it’s actually automatic! Super cool
It is a well known brand actually. Like Parmigiani.
Not as much here in the United States. I hope to do a small part in changing that
Amazing brand one of my favourite brands
I love the brand and was actually in their shop in Lucerne 24 yrs ago...6 floors of watches...yikes! I'll have to check them out next time I'm in Philly....
I'd love to visit the headquarters. I understand they employ over 200 people at the main facility
Love the video! Except when a speedy is called “basic”
Really love this one.
Okay. Shit. My favorite watch complication now.
I didn't know it existed before today.
Reminds me of another Swiss Watch maker that’s on very few people’s radar that was also founded in 1888, and that brand is Atlantic. These Bucherer watches are works of art no doubt, but pricing them at Rolex price levels will keep many only looking, not buying. Atlantic uses the common Swiss movements that are in many other Swiss and German watch brands, that makes them far less expensive. If you haven’t heard of them, check them out.
John Wick wears a Carl Buchere. Underrated brand. Great review Bruce
Underrated because a fictional movie character wears it 🤣
Hi Bruce. Would seriously consider one of these for the collection. However I’m wary of butterfly clasps and getting a good fit. In you review can you tell us about micro adjustment or half links etc and how easy it is to get the right fit.
I thought also for a while about Bucherer, nice watches, yet the size is a bit big if I recall right, they are all over 40...maybe would be nie some details into wearability. Thanks great contents as usual
Excellent work. This is my daily driver.
Thank you. Excellent daily driver you have haha
I knew about CFB for quite some time but never really paid much attention. You almost sold me on them god dang lol
Bucherer is the main AD for Rolex in the US handling their new preowned product. They also bought out the watch retail giant Tourneau.
Fantastic watches
Way out of my price range, but they make some beautiful timepieces.
That is a beautiful watch.
Anyone who has been paying attention to watches in the last few decades would know this brand - and it’s associated retail stores. They now bought Tourneau in the US, so the name should become more familiar in the mainstream going forward.
Peripheral 43 white dial grey croc strap Badass!!
Also used in Atomic Blonde! I own a Adamavi and think the finishing is great!
Nice! Agreed. The finish is top level