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...

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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 ...

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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...

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  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...

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  Just a few days before the year-end festivities, Blancpain enjoyed the honour of hosting a special guest at its Manufacture in Le Brassus today: German actor Erol Sander. The latter has recently demonstrated his talent in Oliver Stone’s film “Alexander”, where he plays the role of the Persian Prince. A passionate devotee of Blancpain and the proud owner of several watches by the brand, Erol Sander also attended the opening ceremony for the Blancpain Boutique in Munich at the ...

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Founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, this House boasts a famous and oft-repeated slogan: "Since 1735, there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be." This bold statement, however, is more than just a slogan; it is a guiding principle of this unique company.a sincere dedication to excellence, which has earned Blancpain numerous accolades over the years. Although successive generations of the Blancpain family were able to transform what had been a tiny manufacturer into one o...

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