Although today’s time intervals are automatically measured to a fraction of a second with the help of modern technology, almost no other function of a mechanical wristwatch gives enthusiasts pleasure. like starting, stopping and restarting a stopwatch. They appreciate the realistic live effects created by precise mechanisms, similar to motors, that come to life thanks to countless small parts such as levers, rockers and gears that work together in a coordinated way. perfect harmony. Flyback chronographs are a particularly dynamic type of watch. It allows for consecutive time measurements by combining three steps – stop, reset and restart – into one.
Carl F. Bucherer launched the incredibly elegant flyback chronograph in 2016. Since then, the Manero Flyback< a i=3> has launched a virtual painter’s palette of colorful variations and case size reduced to 40mm.
The two latest versions are presented in monochrome tones. Their sunburst dials are made of silver or black, with contrasting subdials displaying small seconds and chronograph minutes. Unchanged are the tachymeter scale located on the periphery for calculating average speed and the date window at 6 o’clock.
The two new Manero Flyback references are equipped with the caliber CFB 1973, which is the successor to the basic Sellita AMT5100 movement. The automatic mechanical movement works behind a sapphire plate in a 40mm stainless steel case that offers a power reserve of 56 hours. They retail for $7,700 for a bracelet and $7,400 for a fabric strap.
