Reference | AC02 12B40 63B |
Brand | Blancpain |
Collection | Air Command |
Dial Size | 43 mm |
Dial Shape | Round |
Case Material | Titanium |
Diamonds | Without Diamonds |
Strap / Bracelet | Blue Leather |
Gender | Men |
Movement | Automatic |
Water Resistance | 30 Meters / 100 Feet |
Brand Warranty | 2 Years International |
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Inspired by the Legend Combining a resolutely vintage style with Blancpain's latest technical advances, the Air Command collection revives the history linking the Maison to 1950s military aviation.In keeping with their forerunner, renowned as the most sought-after military chronograph of its time, the Air Command models are distinguished by their sophisticated design and offer two separate timekeeping features: a flyback chronograph function, and a countdown bezel.In the 1950s, the United States Air Force was looking for a high-precision chronograph capable of meeting demanding specifications. Blancpain, which had already won over the American Navy with its Fifty Fathoms diver's watch, drew inspiration from it to develop a chronograph for the US Air Force. This timepiece was offered to American military pilots through the distributor Allen V. Tornek, for whom Blancpain is thought to have created a dozen watches as prototypes. The total production of Air Command chronographs was probably very limited.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Caliber F388B Automatic, Secure Movement,The flyback chronograph, which measures a succession of elapsed times, eliminates many superfluous repetitive operations.Tachometer Two-way rotating 18ct red gold bezel with blue ceramic insert and Super-LumiNova® hour-markers.Dial Color - Blue,Case Material - Titanium, Water Resistance - 3 bar, Case Diameter - 42.5 mm, Case Thickness - 13.7 mm, Sapphire Back - Yes, Width Between Horns - 22 mm. Strap Type - Leather strap, Strap Clasp -Folding clasp