Blancpain - Carrousel Répétition Minutes Chronographe Flyback

Presented at BaselWorld 2013, The new Blancpain Le Brassus Carrousel Répétition Minutes Chronographe Flyback is the first timepiece to associate Carrousel and Répétition Minutes complications with a flyback chronograph in a self-winding version.

The new Blancpain Carrousel Répétition Minutes Chronographe Flyback (ref. 2358-3631-55B) is the first timepiece to associate Carrousel and Répétition Minutes complications with a flyback chronograph in a self-winding version.

Part of the Le Brassus collection, the new timepiece features the one-minute flying carrousel revamped by Blancpain in 2008 and a sophisticated minute repeater with a cathedral gong whose blades wrap one and a half times around the movement which enhances the quality of the emitted sound. To avoid any risk of damage, the system automatically disconnects the crown-adjustment system when the repeater slide is activated.

Finally, the third complication is the chronograph with the flyback or instant-restart function. By pressing the pusher at 4 o’clock it is possible to restart a time measurement while a first measurement is in progress. The 30-minute counter is unusually arranged at the centre of the calibre.

This triple complication is presented in a red gold 45 mm case with a chapter ring, a 30-minute and hour-markers in grand feu enamel. Blancpain's Calibre 2358 - made of 546 components - offers 65 hours of power reserve and is characterised by 18-carat gold bridges and main plate.