An in-depth review of Blancpain's Le Brassus Split Second Flyback Perpetual.....

May 23, 2010,14:30 PM
 

So I've had this watch for over a month now and wanted to do more of an in depth review of this special piece made by Blancpain.........

Let’s start with the boxes, I've owned tons of watches over the last five years and nothing comes close to topping this one. I was even able to get the humidor set for it so this makes it the first watch box that I've ever actually used!

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The cigars!

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Here's an up close shot of the temperature gauge.

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The main concern for me about getting this watch at first was the busy dial, there are numbers all over the place. I have to admit that it's kind of hard to follow everything going on here but I do have to say that the dial has really grown on me over the last month or so.

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This is a watch that when the sunlight hits the dial at certain angles its the nicest looking piece that I've ever seen and at other angles the watch just looks good if you know what I mean. I wish that I was able to capture this in my pictures, Rob who owns this piece as well does. Maybe he can share some photos if he reads this.

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Here are the chrono pushers, the center crown has an extra pusher in it that operates the split seconds function. The flyback function is operated by the bottom chrono pusher. The movement is an F. Piguet caliber I believe.

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There are four small pushers on each side of the case that operate the perpetual calendar as you can see at 15mm this watch is pretty thick for a dress watch.

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The caseback is solid????? How could Blancpain do this and not show such a beautiful movement? This is really the only complaint that I have about this watch but a major disappointed IMO. I know another collector has this piece with a see through caseback specially done by Blancpain. I'd love to see pictures of the movement again if you read this!

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I did have a problem with the single deployant fitting me well as the watch would float all over my wrist. I flipped the buckle to the other side and problem solved.

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Here are some wrist shots. My wrist is around 6 5/8ths at 42mm's this watch fits it almost perfectly.

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Now some comparison shots with my two other dress watches. As a dress watch, it really shows how big this piece is. The Lange moonphase is 38.5mm's in diameter.

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The Langematik is 37mm's in diameter.

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In ending, I think this is one of Blancpain's finest pieces although it really is not a "black tie" watch due to its size and thickness. (How often do we go to those anyway) I do really love wearing it to the office and on the weekends with a pair of jeans or shorts. It's a great piece to wear on either occasion and at this point, a watch that will be in my collection for a long time to come! I hope you enjoyed the review.

Tony

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2010-05-25 09:32:16


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Superb post, Tony!

 
 By: amanico : May 23rd, 2010-23:17
Thanks a lot for this review on this Blancpain. I saw it several times in RG and in Platinum, and I loved it a lot. Is the dial busy? I don't think so, it is, to me, elegant, dressy, and complete. The watch is indeed thick, and big, with its 42 mm, but th... 

Thanks a lot Nicolas.....

 
 By: TonyR : May 24th, 2010-06:06
I really like this piece and wanted to do a follow up from my first post. I didn't know that this watch was made in platinum as well, do you have any pictures of it? I haven't seen that varation. (I'll do a search) Thanks, Tony

Magnus will certainly have a picture of the platinum version, Tony.

 
 By: amanico : May 24th, 2010-06:16
Both versios are equally appealing, with a different character, but they undisputably share a lot of Class. Happy Man! Best, Nicolas

I am not Magnus ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : May 24th, 2010-10:15
and the watch doesn´t belong to me, but have a look: Cheers Oliver...  

He He, Oliver...Superb photos.

 
 By: amanico : May 24th, 2010-10:21
Hope to see you on the 23rd of June for our Annual GTG! Best, Nicolas

What a nice watch ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : May 24th, 2010-10:11
and even better to see it on your pictures and to read your thoughts about it. Thanks for sharing. By the way you have a nice collection. Regarding the BP box, it is also the only one I use Oliver

Thanks for the pictures Oliver.....

 
 By: TonyR : May 24th, 2010-10:59
the platinum version is even nicer than the one I have! I wonder how much more expensive it is than the rose gold version. In any event, thanks for the kind words. Tony

A very elegant choice....

 
 By: MiniCooper : May 24th, 2010-13:28
enjoy it...... cheers

A great watch with a great box to go with it!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 25th, 2010-09:56
Thanks for sharing the photos of the box! Very much appreciated!

Same box

 
 By: flamenco : May 25th, 2010-19:42
Different watch though ......... Congrats on your new acquistion Tony !!!...  

Great post Tony!!! Fantastic watch, very solid construction!!

 
 By: Z3 : May 25th, 2010-20:09
These phenomenal cigars, by the way, do not come with the watch=) Thanks! Jon

Enjoyed your review Tony.

 
 By: fernando : May 25th, 2010-20:12
A super complicated & elegant piece! The size fits the watch in this case IMO and I just love the rattrapante function. cheers fernando

This one is in my top three

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 26th, 2010-02:25
PC chrono watches of all time like the Pt version more but this one is gorgeous as well the box which is also humidor is just awesome and I see that humidity is just perfect for your cigars to smoke Thank you for review Best Damian

great post Tony..!

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : May 26th, 2010-03:27
..I love the humidor case, but does the watch actually smell from the cigars after a while So when in a meeting without a cigar you just have to take a sniff of the watch..? Thanks for sharing this maginficent watch with us Cheers Hans

Gorgeous watch Tony

 
 By: Starman : May 26th, 2010-11:50
Really a lovely thick watch. It combines its classy and elegant dial with a sturdy fat case; great stuff. Thanks for the post. Best, Starman

Magnificant watch.

 
 By: Davo : May 31st, 2010-01:18
And so well presented.

Nice Humidor!

 
 By: chopps39 : April 30th, 2011-13:12
Hey Tony. I received the same watch box with my Blancpain watch when I purchased it. I would love to convert it to a humidor just like you have but no one seems to know where I can buy the Humidor Set. Would really appreciate some insight on where you pur... 

Hi Dave, your box ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : April 30th, 2011-17:43
can´t be the same because everything you need comes with the box from Blancpain. Oliver

Here's one with more "air" in the dial

 
 By: cazalea : June 15th, 2011-14:03
Also in platinum and not belonging to me...