ReviewA Matter Of Seconds: Carl F. Bucherer’s Manero Central Counter Puts A Spin On The Chronograph

The Manero family of watches is a testament to Carl F. Bucherer’s unwavering pursuit of perfection. Each timepiece is meticulously crafted to create a seamless blend of form and function, with attention to the finest detail. The result is a captivating series of automatic chronographs among other complications, such as a minute repeater, moon phase display, perpetual calendar, and a tourbillon. While the Manero collection remains largely dressy, the Manero Central Counter offered on an integrated rubber strap adds sportiness to the collection, providing it with immense energy and punch. This chronograph, dressed in striking black and green, offers unparalleled convenience with its central elapsed-minutes indicator and 24-hour display. Experiencing the allure of the Manero Central Counter means embracing a world where elegance, practicality, and functionality coexist in perfect harmony.

Every Second Counts: The Manero Central Counter

The Manero Central Counter celebrates the brand’s traditional chronograph credentials yet delivers contemporary style with its charismatic colourway. It sets itself apart from the rest with varied chronograph dial markings, allowing you to easily navigate the turn of events where every second counts. With captivating hues of green, this exceptional timepiece combines the classic stop-second hand with an added central chronograph minute counter, ensuring effortless tracking of elapsed time.

“The Manero Central Counter is a creative addition to our collection of lifestyle-driven chronographs, for example, our newly launched Manero Flyback 40mm, our Heritage BiCompax Annual collection, or the Patravi TravelTec watches,” says Carl F. Bucherer’s CMO Uwe Liebminger. “It will excite travellers, outdoor enthusiasts, contemporary urban adventurers, and anyone who appreciates innovative, high-performance timepieces.”

A limited edition of 188 pieces, the super sporty Manero Central Counter features a DLC-treated black bezel that surrounds a black sunray-brushed dial

A limited edition of 188 pieces, the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Central Counter finds its home inside a 42.5mm stainless steel case, which features a distinctive DLC-treated black bezel. The gorgeous green details on the watch face come together to complement its hybrid rubber strap in black and olive green, with a brushed texture, which comes equipped with a quick-release system and stainless steel pin-lock folding clasp. The steel body has been paired with a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides and caseback with sapphire crystal, while offering the watch water resistance up to 30m.

The stunning black sunray-brushed dial unveils an ingenious minute track, segmented into purposeful sectors. Contrasting white and green elements signify extra time and additional time, respectively, harmonising with 12 black Super-LumiNova-filled rectangular index markers for exceptional night-time visibility. The Manero Central Counter is powered by the automatic CFB 1967 chronograph movement, which amasses a power reserve of 44 hours, enabling functions such as a chronograph with a central minute and seconds counter, tachymeter, 24-hour day-and-night indication, date, hour, minute, and small seconds.

Simple, Yet Appealing And Powerful

Effortlessly fusing sophistication and utility, the Manero Central Counter seeks your attention with its uncluttered dial, featuring only two counters and only a few markings. While the transparent caseback renders a splendid view of the self-winding movement, the back comes etched with ‘limited edition’ and the piece number. The case’s polished bevel on the lugs also immediately captures the admiration of those who appreciate the intricacies of fine watchmaking.

The Manero Central Counter is powered by the automatic CFB 1967 chronograph movement, achieving a power reserve of around 44 hours

The transparent caseback of the Manero Central Counter shows an exciting view of the self-winding movement and the back comes etched with ‘limited edition’ and the piece number

Carl F. Bucherer may not have announced it as one of the watch’s inventive features, but the minute track can also be used as a timing tool in football, with sectors helping the wearer to time halves of a match, along with extra and stoppage times. A sturdy yet discreet upgrade, low-profile buttons replace the pump pushers that are featured on other Manero models. Together, all its style and functions result in a stunningly versatile sports watch, adding fresh, dynamic energy to the chic range of Manero chronographs.