Blancpain Leman Time Zone GMT watch

The Blancpain Time Zone GMT watch is a fine example of the classical craftsmanship which Blancpain has pursued through its long and distinguished history.  It is also an outstanding watch for travellers; its primary 12-hour hand can be adjusted independently of the minute and second hand, to account for changes to local time, and it also incorporates a cleverly designed second timezone with a charming and easily comprehensible AM/PM indication, as well as a date display.

The subdial at twelve o'clock can be set to display the time in a secondary location--for example, home time or Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)--and this arrangement is linked to the display at nine o'clock which features a revolving disc marked with a depiction of the sun and moon positioned 180 degrees apart; this disc enables the wearer to tell whether the time indicated is day or night. 

The heart of the Blancpain Leman Time Zone GMT watch is the 5L60 Calibre movement, a refined and ultra-slim selfwinding movement developed by Blancpain in conjunction with Frederic Piguet.  Boasting a 100 hour power reserve, the 5L60 Calibre is composed of 253 hand-finished parts, all arranged within the low height of 3.25 millimeters.  Embellished by traditional Cotes de Geneve, anglage, and perlage finishes, each 5L60 movement is assembled from start to finish by a single Blancpain watchmaker, a custom that is traditional at the Manufacture Blancpain.  The Blancpain Leman Time Zone GMT watch is presented in a 38mm stainless steel case that displays a very fine polished finish, with the characteristic Blancpain stepped bezel.  The watch is available in a white or a black dial, with skeletonized hands, as well as a very sporty black "Military" dial, with bold luminous indications. 

The Blancpain Leman Time Zone GMT watch is also durable; like the other members of the Leman watch collection, it features a screw-down crown and a screwed caseback, ensuring water resistance to 100 meters.   Combining rugged construction, elegant details, and technical sophistication, the Blancpain Leman Time Zone GMT watch is a versatile and distinguished luxury timepiece.