L-evolution Chronographe Flyback à Rattrapante Grande Date
8886F-3603-52B
| Brand : | Blancpain |
| Collection : | L-evolution |
| Model : | L-evolution Chronographe Flyback à Rattrapante Grande Date |
| Reference : | 8886F-3603-52B |
| Complement : | Red Gold - Carbon Fiber - Alcantara Strap |
| On sale : | 2012 |
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Brand : Blancpain Collection : L-evolution Model : L-evolution Chronographe Flyback à Rattrapante Grande Date Reference : 8886F-3603-52B Complement : Red Gold - Carbon Fiber - Alcantara Strap On sale : 2012 List Price : 44 040 € Diameter : 43 mm Thickness : 16.04 mm Styles : Sporty Atypical High Horology Types : Self-winding Calibre : 69F9 Complication : Big Date Flyback Chronograph 30-Minute Counter Chronograph with Rattrapante 12-Hour Counter Case material : Carbon fibers Red gold Case peculiarity : Transparent caseback Pusher at 8 o'clock for Split-seconds function Carbon fiber bezel and caseback Pusher at 4 o'clock for Flyback function Satin-brushed red gold caseband and lugs Shape : Round Water-resistance : 300 meters Dial : Carbon fibers Display : Luminescent skeleton hands Indexes : Arabic numerals Luminescent Markers Glass : Sapphire Strap material : Carbon fiber Alcantara Strap color : Black Strap clasp : Folding buckle + More characteristics : Movement
409 parts
44 jewels
40-hour power reserve
Column wheel
Vertical coupling-clutch
Alcantara strap with carbon fibre inserts
Buckle with carbon fibre insert
DESCRIPTION
- SPEED THRILLS
The latest addition to the L-evolution collection features a flyback split-seconds chronograph mechanism and a large date. This watch, combining carbone fibre and cutting-edge technology, reflects Blancpain’s strong commitment in GT racing.
Having decided to adopt such an extreme attitude, Blancpain naturally chose carbon fibre in creating this timepiece. Its lightness and sturdiness, combined with its aesthetic appeal, provide a wealth of development options. This high-tech material was used to create certain watch components: the carbon fibre bezel, caseback and dial represent significant technical feats, reflecting Blancpain’s characteristic innovative strength. To accentuate this sporting personality, the large date display features a digital font; red accents punctuate the black background; the 8 o’clock pusher echoes the shape of a fuel-cap; and the 9 o’clock counter that of an insignia.
At the heart of this new model beats Calibre 69F9 with its 409 parts including 44 jewels, ensuring a 40-hour power reserve. It is equipped with a column wheel that guarantees precise pusher control, as well as a vertical coupling-clutch that avoids any unwanted jerking of the hand when the chronograph is activated. This movement combines a flyback split-second chronograph mechanism with a large twin-aperture date display. The split-second chronograph function is a major horological complication that enables readings of “split” or intermediate times thanks to a so-called split-second (rattrapante or “catch-up” in French) hand that is superimposed on the chronograph sweep seconds hand. When the split-second function is activated via the pusher at 8 o’clock, the hand stops to enable reading of a split time, while the sweep seconds hand continues running. A second press on the pusher enables the split-second hand to “catch up with” the sweep seconds hand. The flyback function, enabling reset and instant restart of the chronograph, is activated by pressing the pusher at 4 o’clock.
The sapphire crystal reveals fascinating glimpses of this movement with its unique decoration. Numerous stages were involved in achieving this result. The parts have been coated with a beadblasted two-tone material (5N red gold-plated or rhodiumed depending on the finish); while the straight graining on the NAC bridges features the anthracite appearance characteristic of this treatment.
The overstitched strap in black alcantara features carbon inserts reminiscent of the latest breakthrough developments in the field of racing cars, while the carbon folding clasp adds an ultimate touch of refined detailing.
- SPEED THRILLS
The latest addition to the L-evolution collection features a flyback split-seconds chronograph mechanism and a large date. This watch, combining carbone fibre and cutting-edge technology, reflects Blancpain’s strong commitment in GT racing.
Having decided to adopt such an extreme attitude, Blancpain naturally chose carbon fibre in creating this timepiece. Its lightness and sturdiness, combined with its aesthetic appeal, provide a wealth of development options. This high-tech material was used to create certain watch components: the carbon fibre bezel, caseback and dial represent significant technical feats, reflecting Blancpain’s characteristic innovative strength. To accentuate this sporting personality, the large date display features a digital font; red accents punctuate the black background; the 8 o’clock pusher echoes the shape of a fuel-cap; and the 9 o’clock counter that of an insignia.
At the heart of this new model beats Calibre 69F9 with its 409 parts including 44 jewels, ensuring a 40-hour power reserve. It is equipped with a column wheel that guarantees precise pusher control, as well as a vertical coupling-clutch that avoids any unwanted jerking of the hand when the chronograph is activated. This movement combines a flyback split-second chronograph mechanism with a large twin-aperture date display. The split-second chronograph function is a major horological complication that enables readings of “split” or intermediate times thanks to a so-called split-second (rattrapante or “catch-up” in French) hand that is superimposed on the chronograph sweep seconds hand. When the split-second function is activated via the pusher at 8 o’clock, the hand stops to enable reading of a split time, while the sweep seconds hand continues running. A second press on the pusher enables the split-second hand to “catch up with” the sweep seconds hand. The flyback function, enabling reset and instant restart of the chronograph, is activated by pressing the pusher at 4 o’clock.
The sapphire crystal reveals fascinating glimpses of this movement with its unique decoration. Numerous stages were involved in achieving this result. The parts have been coated with a beadblasted two-tone material (5N red gold-plated or rhodiumed depending on the finish); while the straight graining on the NAC bridges features the anthracite appearance characteristic of this treatment.
The overstitched strap in black alcantara features carbon inserts reminiscent of the latest breakthrough developments in the field of racing cars, while the carbon folding clasp adds an ultimate touch of refined detailing.
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Brand : Blancpain Collection : L-evolution Model : L-evolution Chronographe Flyback à Rattrapante Grande Date Reference : 8886F-3603-52B Complement : Red Gold - Carbon Fiber - Alcantara Strap On sale : 2012 List Price : 44 040 € Diameter : 43 mm Thickness : 16.04 mm Styles : Sporty Atypical High Horology Types : Self-winding Calibre : 69F9 Complication : Big Date Flyback Chronograph 30-Minute Counter Chronograph with Rattrapante 12-Hour Counter Case material : Carbon fibers Red gold Case peculiarity : Transparent caseback Pusher at 8 o'clock for Split-seconds function Carbon fiber bezel and caseback Pusher at 4 o'clock for Flyback function Satin-brushed red gold caseband and lugs Shape : Round Water-resistance : 300 meters Dial : Carbon fibers Display : Luminescent skeleton hands Indexes : Arabic numerals Luminescent Markers Glass : Sapphire Strap material : Carbon fiber Alcantara Strap color : Black Strap clasp : Folding buckle More characteristics : Movement
409 parts
44 jewels
40-hour power reserve
Column wheel
Vertical coupling-clutch
Alcantara strap with carbon fibre inserts
Buckle with carbon fibre insert