For Baselworld 2016, Swiss watchmaker, Carl F. Bucherer, will introduce a new black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coated steel version of their Patravi TravelTec GMT. The case is 46 mm in diameter and comes on a DLC steel bracelet with folding clasp.

In addition to a chronograph function, the Patravi TravelTec GMT Black displays triple time zones. A special patented pusher at 10 o’clock pivots the inner bezel which has a graduated 24-hour time zone display. The second and third time zone are indicated by the red central hand. While local time is indicated by a large skeletonized hand, with while luminous material on the tip. Minutes for all three time zones are indicated by the large skeletonized hand, as are seconds which is displayed in the subdial at 3 o’clock.

The automatic movement (caliber CFB 1901) has 39 jewels, a 42-hour power reserve, and is COSC-certified. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date, triple time zone. Available Fall 2016.


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