{"id":12083,"date":"2022-08-15T17:33:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T17:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artworth.ch\/?p=12053"},"modified":"2024-02-27T07:48:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T06:48:22","slug":"bucherer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artworth.ch\/en\/2022\/08\/15\/booker\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucherer | 8 Watches for Summer & Autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the last days of summer ahead of us and autumn approaching, it's time to look at some suitable timepieces for this colorful time of the year. Together with Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned<\/a> we have selected 8 watches we're currently particularity fond of. Let's have a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let's start with a classic. And a favorite in the steel sports category. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak<\/a> was fist introduced in 1972 at the annual BaselWorld watch fair. At the time, this luxury steel watch with integrated bracelet was breaking many of the conservative industry's rules. It was daring and offered a revolutionary design. And it helped the struggling company to get back on its feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model is a reference 14790ST.OO.0789ST.03 from the year 1997. With its 36 mm dial it looks great on every wrist. The black index face with date indication is a timeless classic. Inside ticks an automatic calibre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rolex Explorer II<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On to the next classic. Although the Rolex Explorer II<\/a> is often overlooked. With the current hype around the brand, this is exactly why we like it even more! Designed for speleologists and potholers, the Explorer II helped speleologists to keep track of time via the large luminous 24-hour hand. This feature makes the watch useful for those who spent large amounts of time away from natural daylight. Typically explorers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model is a reference 1655 from the year 1973. It was one of the first Explorer II watches produced. The Explorer II was introduced in 1971 and this reference later discontinued in 1983. That makes this model quite rare. With its 40 mm steel case it was quite large for a watches released in the 1970s. This makes the watch even more sought-after today. Inside ticks the automatic calibre 1575gmt which offers a second time zone as an additional function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IWC Portugieser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The famous IWC Portugieser<\/a> was introduced in 1939 and remains one of the most popular and recognizable timepieces. Back in the day, two Portuguese businessmen who operated in the watch industry visited IWC in Schaffausen. They proposed the development of a large stainless steel wristwatch that would house a movement that could match the precision of a marine chronometer. A big challenge. Consequently, the first Portugieser had a diameter of 43 mm. That was considered huge at the time, with most watches measuring less than 33 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model is a reference IW502306 from 2014. It is one of the last one produced of this reference which was introduced in 2011 and then discontinued in 2015. With its 44 mm rose gold case, it has almost the same dimensions as the original Portugieser from 1939. However, it is equipped with an automatic calibre 51613. This movement offers a perpetual calendar complication. A piece of art that belongs in every collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cartier Santos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back to a steel model. But from an unlikely brand! Because, did you know that Cartier<\/a> was mainly known in a niche of royalty and collectors for quite a long time? It was only in the 1980s that Cartier became a globally recognized brand. Before that, the company manufactured its Tank, Tortue or Tonneau watches always in gold or platinum. That put them out of reach for many people. In 1978 that changed. Cartier launched an affordable sports watch, based on the legendary 'Santos Dumont' model. The watch appealed to a younger crowd, fit a variety of lifestyles and became a global phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model is a reference WSSA0009. It's based on the Santos Galb\u00e9e, which was launched in 1987. Back then, the Santos was drastically revised. The case became more curved, smooth and offered a better fit on the wrist. The model is well-sized with its 39 mm dial. Inside ticks the reliable automatic calibre 1847mc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now on to a classic dress watch. In our opinion, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso<\/a> is one of the most interesting and inventive watch designs ever made. Its history dates back to the 1930s. Back then, a group of British Army officers stationed in India tasked the Swiss company with the development of a watch that would withstand the beating of mallets and polo balls. They developed a design for a reversible case while also beautifully incorporating the Art Deco aesthetic of the era. The birth of an icon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model is a reference J270262-32. The manual winding watch has a 26 mm rose gold case and has a special duo face. Instead of an additional dial, like many Reverso models feature, it is equipped with a see-through case back. Like this, the beautifully skeletonized and finished movement can be admired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panerai Luminor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the polo fields in India we move on to the Mediterranean Sea. To Italy more precisely. In the 1930s, the Royal Italian Navy started using the Panerai Radiomir. A rugged watch that managed to survive extreme conditions commonly met by the frogman commandos. The only problem was the radioactive radium-based powder that was used for its luminous properties. In 1949, the Luminor<\/a> replaced the Radiomir because it featured an alternative self-luminous substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model is a Reference OP6574 PAM00171 from the year 2003. With its large 44 mm dial it stays true to its origins. Housed inside the waterproof steel and titanium case ticks the automatic calibre op ix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carl F. Bucherer Manero<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next watch has its origin in the heart of Switzerland's tourism industry: Lucerne! Here, Carl Friedrich Bucherer<\/a> opened a jewelry and watch store in 1888. His name rapidly became a synonym for quality and originality. His two sons were destined from the cradle to follow him into the profession: one learned to become a watchmaker while the other trained as a goldsmith. Today, the combination of these two artistic skills is still reflected in the perfect form of watches, which are truly pieces of jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model from the brand's popular Manero collection is a reference 00.10919.03.43.01 from the year 2003. With its 43 mm champagne dial in a rose gold case it's the perfect watch who love wearing larger yet elegant watches. Inside ticks the automatic calibre cfb 1970 with a flyback complication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rolex Datejust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To wrap the list up, we want to honor a watch that has played a great role in the enduring success of the Rolex brand. In fact, for many people the Datejust is the only watch that they will ever need. It was first introduced in 1945 to commemorate the company's 40th anniversary. At the time, the Rolex Datejust<\/a> was the world's first self-winding wristwatch to feature a date complication which would automatically change over at midnight. Hence, the Datejust set the standard for how a date complication on a wristwatch should function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This particular model is a reference 1601 from the year 1969. These models were produced between 1960 and 1977. Its 36 mm dial and automatic calibre 1565\/75 are housed in a steel case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bucherer <\/a>believes that every pre-owned watch comes with a unique story. That is a vision we share at Artworth because we know that whether it is a modern icon from 2017 or a collectible classic from the 1970s, pre-owned and vintage watches are in high-demand. We have teamed up with Bucherer <\/a>to offer you seven timepieces, each with its unique history. Each watch is authenticated by a Bucherer watch expert and comes with a two-year warranty. These are the benefits offered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n