Carl F. Bucherer - Patravi TravelTec GMT - No reserve price - 10620.23 - Men - 2000-2010

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec – Automatic Chronograph – Blue Dial – 46.6 mm

An imposing timepiece with a richly detailed display, this Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec combines automatic chronograph functionality with three-time-zone indication. Its substantial stainless steel case frames a striking blue dial, where contrasting silver-tone subdial surrounds, sculpted luminous hands and a red GMT hand create a purposeful composition. A matching blue rubber strap completes its confident sporting character.

Technical Details

Brand: Carl F. Bucherer

Model: Patravi TravelTec

Movement: Swiss automatic calibre CFB 1901.1

Jewels: 39

Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours when fully wound

Certification: COSC-certified chronometer

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and three time zones

Case material: Stainless steel

Case diameter: 46.60 mm

Case height: 15.50 mm

Crown: Screw-down

Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides

Dial: Blue with contrasting silver-tone subdial surrounds

Displays: Chronograph counters, small seconds and concentric 24-hour scales

GMT indication: Contrasting red hand

Date: Angled window between 4 and 5 o’clock with magnifying detail

Case back: Decorated with a globe motif and world-city indications

Strap: Blue rubber strap with contrasting light stitching

Clasp: Carl F. Bucherer-signed stainless steel folding clasp with comfort extension

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist circumference of up to approximately 20 cm

Water resistance: Manufacturer’s rating of 5 bar / 50 metres; not tested

Accompaniment: Watch supplied in a generic box; no original box or papers included

Condition Report

Grade B+ – Good overall condition with fine traces of use.

The stainless steel case, bezel, clasp and case back display surface scratches and handling marks consistent with wear. These are particularly visible on the polished surfaces and around the case-back perimeter.

The blue dial presents attractively, with clearly defined scales, applied markers and contrasting counters. The rubber strap shows signs of use, including wear around its stitched sections.

Please examine the auction photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and illustrate the watch’s cosmetic condition.

Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. The stated rating describes the manufacturer’s specification.

Story & Heritage

The Patravi TravelTec brings the idea of travel directly onto the wrist. Its three-time-zone display offers a connection between local time, home and another destination, while the chronograph adds a separate way to measure the moments between them.

Its character comes from the arrangement of these displays. Layered scales surround three contrasting subdials, with the red GMT hand providing a vivid point of orientation. The substantial case gives this intricate composition room to breathe.

Blue unifies the watch, extending from the dial and bezel to the rubber strap. Polished steel edges and silver-tone details introduce light and contrast, balancing its bold proportions with carefully finished accents.

Turn the watch over and the globe motif continues the same theme. This is a timepiece for someone drawn to mechanical complexity and the romance of movement between places—a striking expression of the traveller’s watch.