Le Brassus, Carrousel Minute Repeater Flyback Chronograph

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Le Brassus, Carrousel Minute Repeater Flyback Chronograph - Blancpain
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Blancpain associates for the first time carrousel volant, minute repeater and flyback chronograph complications in a self-winding version.

This threesome in the Le Brassus collection is distinguished by a range of complications exclusive to Blancpain. First of all, the carrousel (or karussel), a mechanism revived and revamped by Blancpain in 2008, is represented in this model by its one-minute flying carrousel.


Then comes the minute repeater. Blancpain has conducted a great deal of research to optimising the sound of its repeater mechanisms. The blades of its cathedral gong wrap one and a half times around the movement in order to emit a sound of surprising quality. Its transmission is optimised by fixing the gongs inside the case, a solution making it possible to achieve remarkable volume and clarity. The latest improvement to the purity of the sound is a flying governor that reduces the background noise produced by the movement. Finally, to avoid any risk of damage, the system automatically disconnects the crown-adjustment system when the repeater slide is activated.

Le Brassus Carrousel Repetition Minutes Chronographe Flyback ref.2358-3631-55B

The third function also stemming from the Blancpain classic legacy is the chronograph, the king of short-time measurements, particularly with the flyback or instant-restart function (historically used by pilots). Simply pressing the pusher at 4 o’clock enables the wearer to restart a time measurement while a first measurement is in progress. Meanwhile, the recurrent signature features of chronographs from the Manufacture – namely the column wheel and the vertical coupling-clutch – ensure the peerless precision of the function’s activation. The watch also features an unusual 30-minute counter at the centre.


This triple association is presented in a new red gold 45 mm case with a chapter ring, a 30-minute and hour-markers in grand feu enamel. The combination of the openworked dial and the sapphire crystal case-back provides in-depth views of this complex device. The special-shaped chronograph minutes and seconds hands are long enough to ensure maximal readability as they sweep over their corresponding indexes. The bridges and mainplate are in 18-carat gold.

 

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