Carl F. Bucherer has announced its role as Official Timekeeper of the Swiss National Football Team, a four year commitment beginning July 1, 2016.
The partnership with the Swiss Football Association (SFV) was a characteristic step for the traditional Swiss watch manufacturer: to honor its historic roots and to support its national team.
“With the renowned manufacture brand Carl F. Bucherer, we have a partner who understands the importance of every single second on the football field. We are looking forward to working together in the years ahead,” states Alex Miescher, secretary general of the SFV.
Carl F. Bucherer built up an exceptional version timepiece for the SFV national players: The Patravi ScubaTec SFV, an exclusive timepiece that reflects and supports the athletic ability and the persistence of the team.
The exclusive watch the bears colors of the Swiss Football Association team as an accent, contrasting boldly with the black design. The logo of the association is resplendent on the rotating bezel. The striking timepiece was designed to be a source of inspiration to the team, fans and its coaches throughout the competition.
“The passion and commitment of our national players for their sport was the source of our inspiration for this particular Patravi ScubaTec model. This timepiece expresses determination, strength, stamina and precision – motivation that is supposed to assist the players every second on any playing field”, says Sascha Moeri, CEO at Carl F. Bucherer.
The most expensive player in the Swiss football history, Granit Xhaka was wearing the new Patravi ScubaTec ASF at the press conference. As the Official Timekeeper, Carl F. Bucherer has supported the team with the Patravi ScubaTec SFV on their wrists.