Blancpain Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch

The Blancpain Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is an exceptional timepiece which presents a prestigious complication in a package that is classical, finely crafted, and extremely versatile. The 40mm stainless steel case of the Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is impeccably finished, with the distinguishing characteristics that define the Blancpain Leman watch collection, including the screwed-down crown and caseback, and the double-stepped Blancpain bezel; like the other members of the Blancpain Leman watch collection, the Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is water-resistant to 100 meters, and its winding crown and chronograph pushpieces screw down firmly.

The striking black dial is marked with stylized Arabic numerals and skeletonized white gold sword hands, both marked with ample amounts of Superluminova for easy legibility in the dark. Located at 10 o'clock on the side of the watchcase is an additional screwed-in pushpiece, which gives a quiet hint to the remarkable abilities this watch possesses. The Blancpain Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is animated by the F186 Calibre, a complex movement developed by Blancpain and its integral movement manufacture, Frederic Piguet. Based upon the column-wheel operated F185 Calibre, this mechanism adds to the regular chronograph a split-seconds function, a complication considered the most prestigious and difficult in the chronograph repertoire.

The split-seconds chronograph can be operated as any ordinary chronograph; however, a secondary central hand, located beneath the main chronograph hand, can be triggered at will (by that crown at 10 o'clock) to stop a separate event, while the primary hand continues onward. By pressing the split-seconds button again, the split hand instantly reunites with the main chronograph hand.The Calibre F186 movement packs 369 hand-finished pieces into a space of only 6.9 millimeters; it has a power reserve of 40 hours, and its balance wheel beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour. A look through the exhibition sapphire caseback confirms the traditional crafts that are a backbone of the Manufacture Blancpain---the solid-gold rotor and bridges feature Cotes de Geneve and perlage decoration, while their edges are gently chamfered with anglage.

By operating the chronograph start button, and the split-seconds chronograph button, the intricate operation of the chronograph mechanism can be observed, including the advancements of the two chronograph column wheels, a sight sure to thrill any lover of haute horlogerie. The fine Blancpain Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is presented in stainless steel exclusively, on a crocodile strap with a stainless steel deployant clasp.