Blancpain Le Brassus Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Split-Seconds Chronograph watch

The Blancpain Le Brassus Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Split-Seconds Chronograph watch, as its name hints, is an exceptionally complicated timepiece.  Embodying the mastery of Blancpain as a producer of haute horologerie, this remarkable timepiece presents three of noble watchmaking's most prestigious complications within an elegant round format that bespeaks classicism and traditional good taste. 

Within the stately 42mm platinum or 18K rose gold case of the Blancpain Le Brassus Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Split-Seconds Chronograph watch lies a mechanical masterpiece, the 56F9U Calibre.  A perfectly organized miniature jigsaw puzzle of 432 flawlessly finished pieces, the 56F9U Calibre is responsible for bringing the amazing mechanics of this watch to life.  The perpetual calendar complication features indications for day of the week, date, month, and leap year cycle, automatically taking into account the varying lengths of the months; it also displays phases of the moon as it waxes an wanes throughout the course of its 29.5 day cycle. 

The split-seconds chronograph complication, the most difficult type of chronograph to construct, grants the ability to measure two separate intervals of time; concealed beneath the main chronograph hand lies a secondary hand which can be triggered at any time that the normal hand is moving; a push of the button that lies co-axially with the crown halts the secondary central seconds hand, enabling split timing.  Another push of the same button returns the secondary hand immediately to its position beneath the primary central seconds hand.  The tourbillon regulator, visible at six o'clock, reveals the fascination and genius of Breguet's legendary invention.

Being a flying tourbillon, and not affixed across a bridge, the fascinating mechanics of the "whirlwind" are revealed in their fullest glory.  Despite the formidable technique embodied in this watch, its presentation is harmonious, fully in accord with the elegant priorities set by the house of Blancpain.  The Blancpain Le Brassus Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Split-Seconds Chronograph watch is available in several variations, including a particularly classic rendition in rose gold or platinum, with a silvered roman numeral dial and leaf hands.  For those who desire opulent luxury, Blancpain also presents this magnificent timepiece in two platinum versions, each with the striking "Military" dial, and a full diamond bezel, in a choice of baguettes or round brilliants.