amanico
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I knew it, Brian
I was sure that you would say ": Any pics of the US NAVY Milspec out there? "...
I know where it is, my friend, so no worries, I wilkl take pics when it will be possible ( for the moment, it is not possible )...
This is an impressive beast, Brian, a crazy watch, with an unbelievable look.
Best,
Nicolas
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Blancpain Air Command vintage.
Dear Purists, While reading future sale of Mr Patrizzi ( the 4th of june), I had a litlle shock with a lot. A watch rarely seen, Fifty Fathoms are "common" in comparison, this watch is the Blancpain Air Command. An early flyback chronograph which can dire...
On this watch, Cisco,
I think that you will get some common knowledge, my friend. A few people knows about the story of this watch. I'm a bit stunned by the Date of its release: 1951. It doesn't sound correct, to me, as the first FF was released in 1953, according to Jeff King...
As you I was surprised...
...by the release date before the fifty fathoms. But why not after all? Maloubier asked a watch with technical specs, lisibility of the dial unidirecitonnal bezel etc Nothing about the design, Blancpain may have used a former design of the Air Command. It...
Yep, but Blancpain used a FF case for this Air Command
Hence my surprise... Let's see what the others think and know... Best, Francois. Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-05-29 12:03:58
Nicolas.....
I am surprised!!! I thought that you knew almost everything about FF lol Cheers
Air force contract
I know that Tornek was sent a Air Command watch and he was trying to pitch the watch to the Air Force. But it seems unclear why the deal fell thru. It has to be the most important Blancpan ever made! I know the seller of this Air Command and he is a great...
Brian, thank you !...
... It is getting more and more interesting. Thank you so much again, Brian! If you have other informtaions or documens, I will be glad to read you. And that make other question. In which year? Could he be at the origin of the comand or was it a model whi...
Agree, Brian
This Air Command is, with the TR 900 and the Milspec US Navy, a mythical watch. Getting these 3 would be fantastic! Best, Nicolas
Air Command
The date is unclear when Tornek received his Air Command. What I was told is that Tornek was frustrated with his dealing with the US military and after the initial 1000 tr-900 watch order he dismantled that portion of his business. He was contacted by the...
I knew it, Brian
I was sure that you would say ": Any pics of the US NAVY Milspec out there? "... I know where it is, my friend, so no worries, I wilkl take pics when it will be possible ( for the moment, it is not possible )... This is an impressive beast, Brian, a crazy...
So...
...if I have well understood, we can state that the Air Command was never used in the US Air Force (99% sure, 1% safety ^^ ). Thanks again Brian. But nothing is said for the launching date. Does anyone have an email adress for Blancpain history service? (...
Try Stefan Ciejka, Cisco
I see him in 10 days, and wil ask him if he has some more infos about this model. But you may also contact him, at " La Revue Des Montres " ,as he is the French Specialist about the FF. Best, Nicolas
Thanks Nicolas
I will try to contact Stefan. But please don't hesitate to threaten and torture him, to get maximum of infos on this amazing Watch Best regards and thanks again Brian François
update: Message from Mr Stefan Ciejka
Thanks Nicolas for the contact, I directly quote the original Message from Mr Ciejka. "Le point de mes recherches. La Blancpain Air command a été produite à quelques exemplaires autour des années 1955 60, j'en ai vu 3 ou 4 dans ma vie de collectionneur. P...
Stefan is THE Man!
It seems that he saw all the Air Command in the world! Stefan saw so many FF that he's one of the very few Authorities in that kind of matter. Thanks for having taken the time to traduce, Francois. Best, Nicolas
air command
That is very interesting update. It really not surprising me because the 2-3 different watches that I have seen didn’t have any military marking. Brian
