The Swiss National Soccer Team is one of those participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup to be held in Brazil. Carl F. Bucherer, the official partner of the Swiss national soccer team, decided to release a special edition timepiece dedicated to the country’s participation in the event. Blancpain Replica Special Edition is the watch in question. The watch is part of the Patravi range, which is known for its sporty designs, but is also a diving clock. It's not immediately obvious why it was selected. It is not the exclusivity of this model that makes it special,Blancpain Replica but rather its serial production. It is the customized details that make it unique, like the football logo and name of the player on the caseback, or the logo of the football federation. The price for the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi Special edition SFV is around $7,075.

The Blancpain Replica that was first presented last year is the new, special edition model. It is a slightly modified version of a Blancpain Replica which pays tribute to Swiss football. It is not clear (other than the fact that this is one of the latest models) why the Blancpain Replica model was chosen for this purpose. However, it still has some impressive features. Water resistance of up to 500 meters is possible with an automatic helium cylinder. It also includes a mechanical self-winding Caliber CFB 1949.1 movement with a chronometric certificate as proof of accuracy.

Special DetailsThe first thing to catch the eye about the new model is the color scheme. The new piece is dedicated to the football team and has red accents instead of blue on a base of black. It's not exactly the Swiss flag colors, but the red and black look better than the original. The red accents are seen on the unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic inserts (Omega Replica Watches), as well as its black rubber strap. The SFV logo is displayed at the bottom of the bezel instead of the numeral "30". On the black dial, which is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-glare properties, you can also find some red inscriptions. Only when you turn the steel case, which has a diameter of 44.65 mm and a thickness of 9.54mm, to the back side can you see the last customized section. The solid metal back of the case has an engraving of a ball and the name of one of the players from the team. Each player has a dedicated watch, allowing fans to choose the one with their favorite player.