The latest addition to the L-evolution collection features a flyback split-seconds chronograph mechanism and a large date. The Blancpain L-Evolution Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch, combines carbon fibre and cutting-edge technology, reflects Blancpain’s strong commitment in GT racing.
At the heart of the Blancpain L-Evolution Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch beats a 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.
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.
Blancpain L-Evolution Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph Specifications:
Calibre 69F9
- Self-winding
- Caliber Diameter: 32.00 mm
- Caliber Thickness: 8.40 mm
- Power-reserve: 40 hours
- Jewels: 44
- Components: 409
8886F-1503-52B:
- Carbon fibre bezel and caseback, satin-brushed white gold caseband and lugs
8886F-3603-52B:
- Carbon fibre bezel and caseback, satin-brushed red gold caseband and lugs
- Case Diameter: 43 mm
- Case Thickness: 16.04 mm
- Sapphire crystal: front and back
- Water-resistance: 30 bars
- Carbon fibre dial
- Alcantara strap with carbon fibre inserts
- Buckle with carbon fibre insert