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I recently visited the Blancpain boutique in Singapore to look at the collection. Blancpain is a brand I know about and have been familiar with in the past, but one that has not really caught my attention recently so this was a welcome refresher.     Overall the fit and finish of the watches is outstanding. The movements are well executed, especially the later in-house calibres. For example the anglage is obvious and well polished, though there are no sharp inward angles. Everything else is ... more

  Please register your beloved Fifty Fathoms here!blancpain.watchprosite.com ,Nicolas. ... more

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My friends, let me say it straight, this was an exhibition to not miss!For those who live in the US or in Asia and who could not make the trip to Paris, an advice:Don't miss it, just don't miss it, when it comes to you.As far as I know, this is the very first time Blancpain organized an event entirely dedicated to their Vintage Fifty Fathoms.Of course, the brand did something when the 50th Anniversary Fifty Fathoms was launched, in 2003, and for the new one, in 2007, but they never mainly focus on their pa... more

Following a recent thread regarding vintage Fifty Fathoms and Fish & Chips, I would like to present my two Fifty Fathoms and tell you about the corresponding quest for information. I consider that this difficult quest was a kind of initiatory step toward the world of vintage FF. "> size=3> "> The oldest one is the LIP Blancpain Fifty Fathoms with a 3-6-9-12 dial. This watch is an early version with 4 double signatures: - on the dial- on the back- on the magnetic inner case- and also on the rotor! &n... more

I wanted to post some photo of my new civilian Milspec that I picked up. I saw a listing from the ***OUTSIDE SITE MENTION EDITED PER FORUM RUES***  in Nov 2007 of a guy that had a Milspec watch that he wanted to get more information on his watch.  So for two years I have been trying to buy this watch.  Below is the original listing from xxxxxxxxxxx-Blancpain Fifty  Fathom Milspec 1I Own A Blancpain Fifty Fathom milspec 1 Which Was Give To Me As A Present Approx 5o Years Ago It Is In ... more

So I've had this watch for over a month now and wanted to do more of an in depth review of this special piece made by Blancpain.........Let’s start with the boxes, I've owned tons of watches over the last five years and nothing comes close to topping this one. I was even able to get the humidor set for it so this makes it the first watch box that I've ever actually used! The cigars! Here's an up close shot of the temperature gauge. The main concern for me about getting this watch at first wa... more

1) Blancpain Carrousel Répétition Minute-Le Brassus. A huge year for Blancpain at Basel—4 new movements debut (and this is on top of the 7 new movements that were introduced in the two and a half previous years).  At the top of the pyramid for 2010 is no less than a Grand Complication—a combination of a cathedral gong minute repeater and carrousel.The details of this watch are outstanding.  The cathedral gong minute repeater is a brand new design, done entirely in house by B... more

When collecting the Fifty Fathoms, your way will necessarily cross the Tornek Rayville.It is unavoidable, at least in your desires, in your dreams. You begin with the easier Fifty Fathoms to get, the " No Rad ".Then you are on the hunt for a Mil Spec.If you're in love enough with these very strong watches, you will try to find an original 1953 FF, or / and a LIP Blancpain.Then, one will always miss..The Tornek Rayville. Is it so necessary to get one?No, of course.But it is better with than without. In the w... more

Blancpain and Lamborghini. - An alliance between two legends For the first time in history, Blancpain and Lamborghini, passionate creators of mechanical fascinations and curators of excellence, have united to give rise to the world's first ever Lamborghini automobile championship - the "Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo" . Played out over six events per year, the Super Trofeo stars a field of 30 Lamborghini Gallardos. To celebrate these superlative races, the Manufacture in Le Brassus is presenting a... more

The Tourbillon Villeret is maybe one of my fav Blancpain. I must confess that many times, I don't like the holes in the dials but here, thanks to its simplicity, the opaline dial is a perfect place for the Tourbillon. The case diameter is quite small (37,5mm) if we follow the current standards but we all know that an elegant watch has to be harmonious. And here, everything is balanced. And thanks to its thin bezel, the Tourbillon Villeret looks a bit larger than it is. The power reserve indicator... more

Today, I had the chance to see one of the 20 watches of this LE : the Fifty Fathoms Chronograph Monaco Yacht Show.The main originality is the contrast with the "classic" FF : this LE is totally white... except the coat of arms of Monaco nicely printed on the dial. I'm not a great fan of  "all white" watches but in this case, the design works quite well... enhanced by the shape of the cristal and by the shinny aspect of the bezel. The watch is big (45mm) but it doesn't seem to be that large due to ... more

Let me introduce you my last purchase, which was a nice and surprising arrival, as I hunted this piece for some 5 long years,now....The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, 50th Anniversary! This watch was launched in 2003, in a LE of 3 series of 50 watches, the Series 1 for the Asian Market, the II for the European Market, and the III for the USA, within the reference 2200A-1130-71.1/ The Roots:The main purpose was to put the light on the 1st Diving Watch created by Blancpain for a Military use, a watch requested b... more

Blancpain presents  'Carrousel Volant Une Minute' By Magnus Bosse Dear All: For I think understandable reasons I posted this on Blancpainforum.com first, but of course I will share with you here as well. What at the first view looks like a new tourbillon, is indeed a veritable tour de force presented by Blancpain: The 'Carrousel Volant Une Minute' nothing less than: the first wristwatch Karussel in the world the first automatic Karussel in the world the first flying Karussel in the world the first ... more

It was a gathering of the tribe. As has become a long standing tradition, Saturday evening brings about a transformation of the Blancpain booth at the Basel fair. Only moments before the collectors arrive the upstairs of the booth, normally devoted to receiving journalists and dealers becomes  Bistro Blancpain in order to welcome collectors from around the world, who always reserve the night for the Blancpain cocktail reception. And how the tribe has grown! This year more than 48 collectors jamm... more

  Blancpain, Official Timekeeper of the World Cuisine Contest Blancpain Honours The Winning Chef of the 2007 Bocuse d’Or Chef hats in place! To the stoves! This was a no-holds barred contest for the 24 candidates in the Bocuse d’Or 2007 held January 23 and 24, in the context of the International Hotel Catering and Food Trade Exhibition in Lyons. 24 contestants - one winner. Fabrice DESVIGNES, from the Cuisines de la Présidence du Sénat in Paris (France) won this most coveted... more