Blancpain Le Brassus Split-Seconds Chronograph watch

The Blancpain Le Brassus Split-Seconds Chronograph watch is a magnificent timepiece, and a fine example of one of the most prestigious complications in the repertoire of elite watchmaking. Long cherished by collectors, the split seconds chronograph represents the pinnacle of achievement for the chronograph complication, and this offering from Blancpain represents the culmination of the centuries long experience Blancpain has accumulated as a distinguished producer of exceptional timepieces.

The Blancpain Le Brassus Split-Seconds Chronograph watch is animated by a spectacular selfwinding chronograph movement, the Blancpain 40F6 Calibre. Manufactured by Blancpain in conjunction with its exclusive movement manufacturer Frederic Piguet, this movement, which comprises nearly 400 parts and has 37 jewels, relies on two column wheels to control the operation of the dual central chronograph hands, one of which can be stopped independently.

With another push of the button that is co-axial with the crown, this stopped split-second hand can instantly be reunited with the primary chronograph central second hand. This complex movement also supports a 12 hour and 30 minute totalizer as well as a date display and a power reserve indicator that shows the status of the 40-hour reserve.

The Blancpain 40F6 Calibre has been lavishly decorated according to the traditional Swiss methods long passed down from generation to generation, and its fine embellishments and intricate architecture can be readily admired through the exhibition sapphire caseback. The 42mm case of the Blancpain Le Brassus Split-Seconds Chronograph watch is classical in its flawlessly rendered round form, yet its massiveness and luxurious details are decidedly modern.

In the hand or on the wrist, the Blancpain Le Brassus Split Second Chronograph watch's pleasing heft and flawless polish cannot fail to impress, in either a richly colored 18K red gold version, or a platinum edition, limited to 100 pieces. The opaline dial of these watches is a model of tranquility and elegance, being beautifully accented with polished leaf hands and Roman numeral hour markers crafted from solid gold.