A mid-sized tribute to an exceptionally rare chronograph
The original Blancpain Air Command was produced by the venerable maker back in the mid-1950s with the intent of being adopted by the US Air Force — after all, Blancpain was already supplying dive watches to the US Navy. Fewer than twenty pieces are known to exist, but the legend of the Air Command remains a well-told story amongst Blancpain collectors.
Revived for the modern era, the new Blancpain Air Command Flyback adheres to the same 'Type XX' blueprint but does so with a state-of-the-art Flyback chronograph calibre, a ceramic countdown bezel, and a thoughtfully-proportioned mid-size 36.2mm titanium case tailored for both men and women alike.
Specifications
- Case: Titanium
- Case Diameter: 36.2mm
- Bi-directional rotating bezel with ceramic countdown insert
- Caliber F188B (3Hz)
- Automatic Flyback Chronograph
- Power reserve: 40 hours
- Silicon balance spring
- Dial: Blue with luminous Superluminova hour markers, tachometer for measuring speed
- Sapphire case back
- Water Resistance: 3bar
- Case Thickness: 11.5mm
- Between Horns: 18mm
- Strap: Leather