Recently, the new Blancpain Air Force Commander series has aroused heated discussions among many watch friends as soon as it was launched! This green disc titanium case watch, limited to 200 pieces, is equipped with the modern technology F388 movement, which not only improves the travel time accuracy, but also makes this flight watch more collectible. Want to know what is the difference between this new watch and the old one? Then read on to give you an in-depth understanding of the charm of Blancpain Air Force Commander!
Comparison between old and new models of Blancpain Air Force Commander
The regular model of the Blancpain Air Force Commander series launched in 2022 has a blue titanium case and is not limited to limited edition, but it does not have a “propeller” shaped automatic rotor.
The new Air Force Commander launched in 2024, with a green plate and titanium shell, is limited to 200 pieces and comes in two sizes: 42.5 mm and 36.2 mm.
If you are an experienced player, I recommend Blancpain Air Force Commander. After all, the starting price and positioning are higher.
The world of top-notch watches will always be exclusive to a few people.
Air Commander History and Design
The scarcity of the Blancpain Air Force Commander series stems from the fact that it is not a mainstream model of Blancpain.
The Air Force Commander series of flight watches was newly launched in 2019.
It is a new flight watch series based on the “flight watch prototype watch” provided to the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s.
The “flight watches” of the 1950s were actually watches dedicated to aircraft at that time.
In other words, Air Force Commander is Blancpain’s new exploration in the field of high-end flight watches.
And being able to launch a limited edition version of the new Air Force Commander in just a few years is enough to prove that its market performance is very good.
Features of the new 2024 Air Force Commander
The 2024 new green disk Air Force Commander uses the F388 self-winding chronograph movement with a flyback function.
The swing frequency is 36,000 times/hour and the power reserve is 50 hours.
This movement is very important because its appearance also marks the end of the Air Commander’s retro design concept.
The new 2024 Air Force Commander movement is equipped with a lot of modern technology.
For example, the ultra-light silicon material used is an exclusive technology in the field of modern high-end watchmaking.
Silicon material can reduce the internal friction of the movement, improve the accuracy and stability of travel time, and also greatly improve the antimagnetic performance of the movement.
The material used in this movement has higher purity and performance than ordinary titanium metal.
The new Air Force Commander uses a grade 23 titanium shell, whose purity and performance far exceed ordinary titanium metal.
Recommendation of Blancpain Air Force Commander and 50 Fathoms
If it is the first time for players to come into contact with top-level watches, then I would recommend Blancpain 50 Fathoms.
The best choice to enter the world of top-notch watches is the Blancpain 50 Fathoms.
The starting price of 82,000 yuan (steel-shell submersible 5100) is definitely a civilian price among top-notch watches.
The large watch diameter of 51 mm is definitely not something that all players can handle.
The green disk Air Force Commander is very different from the first Air Force Commander in 2019.
The particle processing it uses is completely different from previous models.
The retro “beige” coating also distinguishes it from other brands of flight watches on the market.
Conclusion
In short, the Blancpain Air Force Commander series is undoubtedly a pearl among high-end flight watches, especially the breakthroughs in design and technology of the new model, which are eye-catching. Do you think this new watch is worth buying? Or are you more attracted to the old style? Come to the comment area to share your views, and don’t forget to like and support!
