Blancpain Air Command AC02 12B40 63A

Blancpain Air Command Flyback Chronograph Titanium AC02-12B40-63A Box Papers

Offered is a Blancpain Air Command Flyback Chronograph reference AC02-12B40-63A in Pre-Owned, Very Good condition , with box and papers . The Air Command Flyback Chronograph represents a meticulously disciplined modern revival of one of the rarest and most legendary military pilot chronographs of the 20th century. Enclosed in a 42.5mm satin-brushed titanium case, this reference effortlessly commands presence by pairing a lightweight modern material architecture with striking vintage aesthetics. The blue dial features a deep sunburst finish, surrounded by a bidirectional countdown bezel with a matching blue ceramic insert. Luminous Arabic numerals and tachymeter scaling anchor a highly legible pilot layout that captures the exact instrument aesthetic of historical aeronautical navigation instruments. Technically, this exceptional timepiece is powered by the in-house automatic Calibre F388B , a movement operating at a swift high-frequency rate of 5Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour) . This high-beat execution allows for precise split-second measurements down to 1/10th of a second. The chronograph mechanism relies on a sophisticated Column-Wheel command system coupled with a Vertical Clutch , completely eliminating the traditional jump or hesitation of the central chronograph seconds hand when starting or stopping the timing operation. The flyback function offers elite utility, allowing the chronograph to be reset to zero and instantly restarted with a single press of the lower pusher, a mechanism historically vital for navigation by dead reckoning. Fully visible through the exhibition sapphire caseback, the movement reveals fine haute horlogerie finishing, anchored by a unique, open-worked gold rotor shaped like an aircraft propeller. Details: - Brand: Blancpain - Model: Air Command Flyback Chronograph - Reference: AC02-12B40-63A - Case Material: Satin-Brushed Titanium - Case Diameter: 42.5mm - Bezel: Bidirectional Ceramic Countdown Bezel - Dial: Blue Sunburst with Luminous Numerals - Movement: Calibre F388B (In-House High-Frequency Automatic) - Chronograph System: Column-Wheel with Vertical Clutch - Complications: Flyback Chronograph, Tachymeter - Balance Frequency: 5Hz (36,000 vph) Condition: - Pre-Owned, Very Good condition Included: - Box and Papers