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Carl F. Bucherer & Hodinkee unique piece heads to TimeForArt auction

November 2024


Carl F. Bucherer & Hodinkee unique piece heads to TimeForArt auction

A one-off edition of the brand’s Heritage Worldtimer model from the 1950s will go under the hammer at the charity auction organised by Swiss Institute. The event, taking place on 7–8 December 2024 at Phillips in New York, will raise funds to support the contemporary art world.

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n the journey through time, cultures emerge and traditions are formed, from which Heritage always arises anew.

As a tribute to the golden age of jet travel, the Heritage Worldtimer from Carl F. Bucherer is a modern interpretation of one of the first-ever watches to integrate a second time zone.

The original watch in the CFB’s archives from the 1950s was created to mark the new-found optimism and wanderlust of the era. The new model features a subtly updated design and a CFB manufacture movement powered by Peripheral Technology. Otherwise, it is faithful to its precursor. Authentic touches include the recreation of its exceptional case complication, operated by a second crown at 9 o’clock.

Carl F. Bucherer & Hodinkee unique piece heads to TimeForArt auction

The new Heritage Worldtimer continues CFB’s exploration of emblematic watches from its archives, paying tribute to the trends, cultural influences and watchmaking technologies of bygone eras, while updating them for modern tastes. The collection showcases CFB’s open-mindedness toward new technologies and embrace of evolving global trends as well as how travel, exploration, and a cosmopolitan outlook have been part of CFB’s DNA since 1888.

Carl F. Bucherer & Hodinkee unique piece heads to TimeForArt auction

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

UNIQUE PIECE
One-of-a-kind Carl F. Bucherer & Hodinkee Edition

MOVEMENT
Automatic, manufacture caliber CFB A2020, COSC-certified chronometer, ø 30.6 mm, height 5.57 mm, 33 jewels, power reserve 55 hours

FUNCTIONS
Simplified Worldtimer, hour, minute

CASE
18 K rose gold, double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on one side, caseback with sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 3 bar (30 m), diameter 39.00 mm, height 10.25 mm

DIAL
Blue sunray brushed dial with engraved rose gold plated index marks, matt silver external zone with 24-hour indication, matt rhodium city ring, rose gold plated thin baton hands

STRAP
Dark brown Saffiano leather with quick release system, 18K rose gold pin buckle

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