Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT watch

The Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT watch represents a remarkable technical achievement, and is a truly revolutionary travelers watch.  Within the classical profile of the round 40mm Leman watch case, which has been flawlessly crafted from stainless steel, titanium, or 18K gold, lies a complicated and highly innovative mechanism that offers those who frequently travel--as well as those who simply admire fine mechanics for their own sake--a watch which is sure to delight. 

The impressive selfwinding Calibre 1241, comprising 407 hand finished pieces, offers a primary time display with an independently adjustable hour hand, a supplementary (home) timezone with 24 hour indication, a quick-set date indication that can be adjusted in either direction, an alarm function with a power reserve indicator (located on the dial between 10 and 12), and an on/off setting for the alarm mechanism, complete with an indicator showing its status.  

The alarm mechanism alone, the product of intensive acoustical research, offers an attractive sound that is nonetheless clearly audible, and effective; the alarm, complete with its own dedicated mainspring, does not require handwinding as many alarm watches do, and it is fully wound by the rotor of the watch, in the course of it being worn. To prevent the alarm from sounding when the owner does not wish it to, the engineers at Blancpain equipped the mechanism of the Leman Reveil GMT watch with a column wheel to block the hammer train; this small device, which controls the operation of prestigious chronograph mechanisms, allows for an exceptionally smooth action to the on/off setting button, and is another example of the commitment of Blancpain to subtle details which correspond to the very finest in quality and elite craftsmanship. 

The balance wheel of the Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT watch beats at a moderate pace of 21,600 vibrations per hour; two notable details of distinction are the free-sprung balance and the fine regulation screws, which can be set to precisely alter the inertia of the balance wheel, thus enabling a watchmaker to make extremely precise adjustments, when required.   Each component within the movement of the Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT watch is carefully finished by hand and the labor intensive effort can be admired through the exhibition sapphire caseback---the 22-karat gold rotor, plated with rhodium is decorated with Cotes de Geneve, as are the bridges; all edges are chamfered by hand, and these polished surfaces catch the light, as do the screws, which are individually hand polished and then heated until they attain a flawless blue color.

The Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT watch is offered in a an array of beautiful variants.  In 18K red or white gold, the watch is presented with either an opaline or black dial.  In stainless steel, one can choose between a very classic white dial, or the popular and sporty "Military" dial; straps are offered in crocodile or calfskin with a deployant buckle, and some models are also available with the very fine X-71 bracelet. The most recent introduction is a bold version in titanium and 18K red gold, on either a strap, or the X-71 bracelet.  All of the Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT watches feature luminous hour indications and hands, ensuring easy readability in the darkness. 

Like all of the timepieces within the Blancpain Leman watch collection, the Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT watch is water resistant to 100 meters, a factor which further contributes to its suitability for the traveler who requires a magnificent luxury timepiece that can keep pace with their every step, in both business and pleasure.