THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: BLANCPAIN
MODEL: 2185F-1130-71
YEAR: C2002
CASE DIAMETER: 38mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

Originally introduced in the late 1990s as part of the Léman / 2100 series, the Léman Flyback Chronograph ref. 2185F-1130-71 is an automatic flyback chronograph that fits into a case measuring just 38 mm across and 11 mm thick. The magic comes from the F185 movement housed inside, derived from the legendary FP1185, developed by Edmond Capt for Frédéric Piguet: the thinnest automatic chronograph movement of its time.

The 2185F-1130-71 features a lovely “military dial”, with bold Arabic numerals and sword hands. This example is fitted with the rare (and amazingly comfortable) five-link bracelet, complete with full links and no visible stretch.