Why the JFK photo?

Oct 10, 2013,10:43 AM
 

Why does Blancpain continue to use that photo of JFK with the UDT? Not only are the watches not TR-900s, it's impossible to tell what any watch worn in that photo really are. I have the original from the National Archives (28.9 MB file / 6000 X 4801) and can say with %100 certainty that it's impossible to determine from that photo what watches are being worn. It does make for a cool photo, but I wouldn't be using it without a clear idea as to the connection from photo to company. Just my .02c, B.

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Blancpain Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Fifty Fathoms in ME@OUE

 
 By: Kong : July 5th, 2013-03:37
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Blancpain’s renowned Fifty Fathoms collection, Blancpain hosted a VIP dinner at the magnificent ME@OUE restaurant with presence of Mr. Marc Junod, Blancpain Head of Sales, Mr. Jeremy Lim, Cortina Chief Operating O...  

Thanks for posting. Nice report. Who's are the vintage models from?....

 
 By: DivingT : July 5th, 2013-03:52
...or have Blancpain got their own collection of a few old models? Tony

Blancpain has a collection of Vintage FFs, Tony.

 
 By: amanico : July 5th, 2013-04:03
I would not be surprised that those shown are some of them. Best, Nicolas.

Kong, allow me to share a few photos

 
 By: mell0822 : July 6th, 2013-07:43
It was a great event, despite the choking haze from forest fire in a nearby state. Melvin This watch attracted me, especially its beautiful dial. Look at it glows. The family. A group of collectors discussing on the watches on display (not a gathering of ...  

Are you refering to the small group

 
 By: mell0822 : July 6th, 2013-08:02
Had I not know them, I would have strongly suspect they were discussing about how to make off with the watches after the event. Melvin

Our Don is not on the photos here...

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 7th, 2013-02:41
Thanks Melvin and Kong for sharing these wonderful pictures! I was part of the "mafia" on a photo Melvin posted. Our Don (our Godfather who, together with Melvin, kindly invited me for this event) was not present in that picture - he was probably busy upg...  

LOL! Nice ambiance pictures.

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2013-03:08
And of the watches, too. Especially this blue dialed FF. I should try to see it in the flesh, one day. And your touch of humour is the cherry on the cake. Thanks, Robin. nicolas

Man! How can I missed this event!

 
 By: reficul_x : July 20th, 2013-21:29
Best time to get acquainted with the BP collectors in Singapore! Damn! :-(

Why the JFK photo?

 
 By: billy1 : October 10th, 2013-10:43
Why does Blancpain continue to use that photo of JFK with the UDT? Not only are the watches not TR-900s, it's impossible to tell what any watch worn in that photo really are. I have the original from the National Archives (28.9 MB file / 6000 X 4801) and ...