Our marauding journalist at Baselworld 2015 finally found some tranquility over tea time today at the Carl F. Bucherer booth. He reports it’s the best tea he’s had all week in Basel, too! Would you expect anything less, from the family-run brand which has a reputation for quality and a passion for the finer details since 1888?

While the lovely hosts at Carl F. Bucherer served up some fine tea to our man on the scene, they also served up some style and dynamism to the watch world. The Lucerne-based brand presented its latest Patravi ScubaTec model watch at Baselworld 2015.

Encased in pure rose gold, the watch’s case quickly draws attention. But this watch has as much substance as style. With an ultra-precise automatic movement, luminescent hands and indices, and a rugged rubber strap with integrated adjustment, the Patravi ScubaTec is ready to accompany the wearer in whatever challenge he dives into, whether it is on land or at sea. (VJ)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Movement: automatic, CFB 1950.1 caliber, chronometer, diameter 26.2 mm, height 4.6 or 4.8 mm, 25 or 26 jewels, 38h power reserve
• Functions: Date, hours, minutes and seconds
• Case: 18K rose gold, 18K rose gold/ceramic bezel, automatic helium valve and crown protection made of blackened titanium, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, antireflective coating on both sides, case back made of blackened
• titanium, water-resistant to 500 m (50 atm), diameter 44.6 mm, height 13.45 mm
• Wristband: rubber strap, diving clasp made of 18K rose gold and blackened titanium