With the Patravi ScubaTec Maldives, Carl F. Bucherer celebrates its long-standing partnership with the Manta Trust – a non-profit organisation that works to protect the endangered manta ray. With its stainless steel case and water resistance of 500 metres, the ScubaTec Maldives is a real diver’s watch. In addition, the certified chronometer has a rotating bezel with an extra-large scale. The watch comes on a rubber strap made from recycled plastic. Last but not least, the family-run manufacture donates a portion of the sales proceeds to the Manta Trust to support the construction of a floating research station.
The Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Maldives is housed in a 44.6 mm stainless steel case. It has geometric lugs with polished edges that complement the brushed surfaces. Moreover, the fluted crown bears a blue ring and is protected by polished flanks. Also, the case has a unidirectional stainless steel bezel with blue and white ceramic inlays. The large 60-minute scale with luminous markings improves readability under water. In addition, the Lucerne-based company installs an automatic helium valve at 8 o’clock. The solid case back bears an image of two manta rays. Last but not least, with a water resistance of 500 metres, the watch is indeed suitable for diving.
The blue dial has a textured wave pattern, reminiscent of the world’s oceans. It has wedge-shaped indices that are coated with luminous material, as are the large hour and minute hands and the central seconds hand. Further, there is a date window with a white frame at 3 o’clock. Finally, at 6 o’clock, the house places the model name and a reference to the chronometer distinction and the water resistance.
The CFB 1950.1 calibre inside the watch is based on the ETA 2824-2. It has automatic winding and a power reserve of 38 hours. The frequency of the balance wheel is 4 Hz. In addition to hours, minutes and seconds, the movement also displays the date of the current day. Last but not least, the movement is certified by the COSC as a chronometer, which guarantees, among other things, a precision of -4/+6 seconds per day.
The Patravi ScubaTec Maldives appears on a blue strap made of natural rubber. The textile insert on the front is made entirely from recycled PET bottles. The strap has a folding clasp with fine adjustment so that the watch can also be worn over a diving suit. Alternatively, a stainless steel bracelet is available, which is also secured by a folding clasp and can also be adjusted to the desired length.
The Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Maldives costs 5,200 euros.
