Excited to receive this prototype!

[marinoc81]

Carl F. Bucherer will be sending us a prototype of their new Basel release LE's of the Manero Power reserve with their in house movement. The dial finish is achieved by hand and I just can't wait to get my hands on this watch! Pics when I receive it of course but here are some stock photos

[Baco Noir]

Very interesting dial with the nontraditional day / date windows. Look forward to the real life photos and impressions.

[marinoc81]

Jun 19, 2017 9:00:30 GMT -6 Baco Noir said:

Very interesting dial with the nontraditional day / date windows. Look forward to the real life photos and impressions.

Thanks Roger! I agree, a 40mm case should be perfect on my wrist

[CHIP]

I like it.
It reminds me of UN for some reason.

[CHIP]

The UN dual time

[marinoc81]

Well, it's one of the most beautiful dials I've ever seen in my life. I might be putting in a pre order for myself, I can't see 188 pieces lasting very long. The fit is fantastic and although there are a few things that are not final on this prototype, it's safe to say I love it

[CHIP]

That looks great!!!

[marinoc81]

Jun 20, 2017 11:29:55 GMT -6 CHIP said:

That looks great!!!

Thanks Chip. I do see where you come with the UN Dual Time, but I think thats a much more sporty/chunkier watch than the Manero. I could see a UN coming back into my collection one day

[CHIP]

I agree, they are very different, but the rounded apertures look similar.
When you first see something, your first thought is "It looks like.." and that's what came to mind.
Well, at least that's how my brain works lol

[marinoc81]

Jun 20, 2017 12:41:40 GMT -6 CHIP said:

I agree, they are very different, but the rounded apertures look similar.
When you first see something, your first thought is "It looks like.." and that's what came to mind.
Well, at least that's how my brain works lol

LOL I am the same way with things outside of watches too!

[Baco Noir]

That is a great looking piece. I like the green too, and that's not a color I normally go for. What movement do they use?

[marinoc81]

Jun 20, 2017 20:17:32 GMT -6 Baco Noir said:

That is a great looking piece. I like the green too, and that's not a color I normally go for. What movement do they use?

The green is beautiful I just have a weakness for blue. They use the manufacture CFB A1000 movement, with the power reserve I believe the reference is A1011. Fantastic movement with 55 hour power reserve, peripheral rotor, and recently the A2000 got a COSC certificate

[carl]

Beautiful. I love both colors, but by experience just not a blue dial guy. But I am loving that green dial, with accompanying green leather strap. Absence of lume, though, would be a lot better, and would also hope for a solid case back? But seeing it in real life might change my mind. However, I don't think that will ever happen as there is no local AD. at least the one we have is not a place I will ever set foot in again. After seeing your diver, it would be wonderful to see some of the models in real life.

[marinoc81]

Jun 20, 2017 21:27:31 GMT -6 carl said:

Beautiful. I love both colors, but by experience just not a blue dial guy. But I am loving that green dial, with accompanying green leather strap. Absence of lume, though, would be a lot better, and would also hope for a solid case back? But seeing it in real life might change my mind. However, I don't think that will ever happen as there is no local AD. at least the one we have is not a place I will ever set foot in again. After seeing your diver, it would be wonderful to see some of the models in real life.

Thanks Carl. I'm a solid caseback guy for any ETA or Sellita movement, but I love seeing a exposed manufacture movement

[shawndl5]

Wow! That is awesome! I would love to see one in person one day