Horological Meandering

Dear All: This is a continuation of our previous post on Breitling ( click here ), and will focus on a brand for which we both have reserved a special place in our hearts: Blancpain . Blancpain always was one of the most anticipated dates of our annual ‘m...  

The Villeret line received significant attention this year. The most prominent are the Ref. 6660 & 6661 , called Demi Fuseau Horaire , as the successor of the 6260 – new movements, new dial and bigger case: The movement offers an interesting (and very pra...  

Thanks for your report. But with one of your pictures (with the two lovely ladies and the car) I'm very familar. I have it on my CF card....... regards stere

you are correct and I hope you don´t mind To me, your picture explains a lot! Cheers Oliver

I love the new models! Blancpain Is back again! I saw some models that I would love to have. Very beautiful. Thanks for the post! Cheers SamEE

Let’s start the Sports collection featuring one of the current most popular watches from Blancpain, the Fifty Fathoms. There is a new member in the family and most of you will be familiar with its name: the Tribute 2011 Aqualung . Obviously it is a succes...  

To say all and to kill any suspense, I don't get this last evolution. Not that the watch is ugly, as I really think it is a nice one, but to be honest, I don't see its interest. The demonstration by the pictures: 1/ The Vintage Aqualung: 2/ The FF 50Th An...  

I completely agree. But thanks for these pictures and information very much. This message has been edited by Mostel on 2011-05-10 15:35:12

I like your idea The devil is in the detail, the good ones and the bad ones ;-) Oliver

Le Brassus is the name of blancpain's top tier collection and was treated with a bit of 'moving here and shaking there' type of activities. Essentially, the signature Carrousel and the new Minute Repeater with cathedral gongs are mixed together with diffe...  

The L’Evolution collection was meant to open a new, younger, more active clientele. Accordingly, the watches are ‘louder’ than the rest. We haven’t seen much, but what caught our attention was the new Ref. 0222 Carrousel Saphir Vol...  

A new Specialities watch this year is the ‘Lambo’-inspired Ref. 560STC Flyback Chronograph . It’s a new iteration of the relatively new series of watches. Limited to 285 pieces and available for CHF 18’000. Note dial and rotor, can they be more appropriat...  

Where is any Blancpain DNA? And what's with the teeny-weeny movement? But thank you as always for the pics and info, very much.

Does it move as well?

To be honest, as Blancpain connoisseurs we are a bit worried about the latest developments of the brand. We are still interested in what is coming as for both of us Blancpain represents an important milestone in our horological upbringing, and we have/had... 

Like both of you, I have many interrogations on this 2011 Collection. I spent some time to answer to your FF post, and will come back to see the other novelties. Best, Nicolas.

I really enjoyed the photos and reading your impressions. I wish Blancpain the best of luck this year.

I think it's A Shame to make erotic watches....An insult to the art of watchmaking ! WF

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I especially like the fact that you guys are not sitting on the fence but clearly voice your opinion, your concern. I for one will be eagerly waiting for the next chapter

Your presentation is an example of what makes this site great. Honest opinions, constructive and fair criticism without having to worry about your thoughts being suppressed by the manufacture. I agree with most of your conclusions. Other than having AquaL... 

A couple of years ago I was a devoted BP fan and even when writing this, I'm wearing a BP Complete Calendar. But times have changed. I agree with nearly everything you are concluding. To me it looks very clear: Blancpain is trying to charge Patek prices w... 

... for this comprehensive review on Blancpain's Basel appearance! You invested serious effort and time into your introduction of novelties and your observations and conclusions - the outcome is one of the best Basel reports I have read this year. It is o... 

M & O, thank you so much for your contribution, you guys have been very thorough. I am quite concerned with prices adjustments (translate increases) that we see with Blancpain but also other brands. It seems to me that brands jacked prices up big time... 

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First of all, thank you both Magnus & Oliver for a truly excellent report.... As I share your feelings about Blancpain, the change of times and Swan Song are not encouraging.... Henrik was right though that Blancpain had to evolve for the fear of fading..... 

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Great job. - SJX

would read this Thanks! Oliver