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Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph watch

Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph watch (detail)

Here comes the big one. With is 45mm Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph model, the Swiss watch maker has introduced its sportiest watch so far. Made of brushed steel with Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating, the watch’s case houses ultra-thin self-winding automatic chronograph movement, caliber F185, with flyback function and 40-hour power reserve.



Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph watch

The Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph timepiece is water-resistant to 300 meters and features a bidirectional “countdown” type rotating bezel made of black sapphire.

The watch’s hour, minute and second hands, though thin, are clad with ultra-bright red Superluminova applications so there won’t be too much problems with legibility in the dark.

Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph watch (stone)

Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph watch (sapphire case back)

Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph watch specification:

Price range: N/A
Movement: Automatic column-wheel chronograph, caliber F185
Case material: Brushed steel with DLC coating with black sapphire bezel, scratch-resistant
Complications: Chronograph with flyback function, Date
Dial: Checkered carbon fiber, Black with orange or yellow Arabic numericals
Strap: Barenia leather strap with inner surface lined in rubber
Water resistance: 300m
Crystal: Sapphire
Case diameter: 45mm




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May 5th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher

Posted in Swiss Watches



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