Carl F. Bucherer

Several million metric tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans every year – an enormous threat to our ecosystem that necessitates a genuine rethink. Carl F. Bucherer is pointing the way in this regard with the new Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition. The fabric used in the distinctive natural rubber strap, sewn in with bronze-colored contrast stitching, is composed entirely of recycled bottles recovered from the Mediterranean Sea. Around 30 bottles are processed into a firm yarn to produce the textile component in each strap. The fabrics are manufactured in Italy, which guarantees short transportation distances. As a result, each timepiece is not just a symbol of sustainability; it also makes an active contribution to the conservation of the oceans and the responsible use of our resources.

Sustainability, tradition, excellence, and innovation: these are the pillars of Carl F. Bucherer’s corporate philosophy. The four values are actively put into practice – in watchmaking and when working together with long-standing, reliable partners. To this end, Carl F. Bucherer has worked with the Manta Trust, the UK-based charity, for more than seven years to help conserve the oceans and the habitats of manta rays. The new special edition is the second timepiece inspired by this cause. Its predecessor was the Patravi ScubaTec Manta Trust Limited Edition of just 188 watches launched in 2017. The previous version featured a different manta ray engraving on the back that transformed each item into a unique piece.