An American Legend of the Skies
Colonel Don Blakeslee led his pilots into some of WWII’s toughest skies, and the P-51 Mustang carried them there and back. This chronograph honours both. Its case borrows the Mustang’s streamlined form, from wing-shaped pushers to a crown guard that nods to the engine exhausts, while a meca-quartz heart pairs precise timing with a satisfying mechanical feel.
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"There is a lot to be said for the maximalist expression of this pilot’s chronograph. There is an action-packed barrage of details and readouts set within a 43mm case, with the dial a lesson in legibility if ever you’ll see one. The crown protector adds a bit of elegance to this tool watch, which is poised for daydreaming adventures."
The dial of the Blakeslee Chronograph leans on both the inner and outer detailing of the P-51 Mustang. Carefully designed, the dial is a lesson in legibility and a visually arresting layout.
Using the very shape of the P-51 Mustang as inspiration, a 43mm case flows and glides across the wrist with specific micro details that echo the machining and features of this iconic aircraft.
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