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Air Command

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Air Command

1953

A rare mid-century chronograph originally developed alongside the Fifty Fathoms for the US Air Force, revived as a limited modern collection.

Category
Chronograph
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
42.5mm
Dial
Matte black dial with luminous Arabic numerals
Crystal
Domed sapphire crystal
Strap / bracelet
Fabric or leather strap
Movements
Calibre F385
Movement type
Automatic chronograph
Power reserve
40 hours
Water resistance
50m (5 ATM)
Complications
Chronograph · Date
Key references
AC01-1130-63B
Price band
$18,000–$22,000
The house

Blancpain

Recognized as the world's oldest watch brand still in continuous operation, and the creator of the first modern dive watch, the Fifty Fathoms.

Founded
1735
Founder
Jehan-Jacques Blancpain
Headquarters
Le Brassus, Switzerland
Signature materials
18k red gold, titanium, ceramic, sapphire
Signature movements
In-house calibre 1315, 13R0, 11A0 families with silicon balance springs
Notable designers
Jean-Jacques Fiechter
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