What do you think of Blancpain

[kazino]

Used to make watches of high complication and elegant style. Has it been rejuvenated successfully?

[NJH]

I would love an Air Command chrono but there just way to expensive.

[andy tims]

Prefer the vintage stuff

[MarkoNoTVR]

Fifty Fathoms for me. SO gooooood.

[RichTT]

I recently ordered the catalogue from them. Came through the post and I was absolutely stunned. Must be about an inch thick, hardbound, full history of the company, breakdowns on all the movements and techniques used in manufacturing. Also came with a few other bits and bobs as well. Some really really beautiful watches in their line up.

[GC8]

Rolex made an homage to their Fifty Fathom, called the Submariner.....

[Murph7355]

The Flyback's a great watch. Very elegant for a chronograph watch. And the best bracelet made IMO.

[RemainAllHoof]

GC8 said:

Rolex made an homage to their Fifty Fathom, called the Submariner.....

You never hear people criticising Rolex. They always pick on little Rotary.

[tertius]

RemainAllHoof said:

GC8 said:

Rolex made an homage to their Fifty Fathom, called the Submariner.....

You never hear people criticising Rolex. They always pick on little Rotary.

LOL ... Breitling made one too, which people rave about in here ...

But back on topic, IIRC I had Blancpain top 5 in my manufactures thread, so a big yes from me.

[Miguel Alvarez]

I thought I liked more but looking at the current line up I only like classic looking FF. There have been some nice ones on TZ that have caught my eye.

[toasty]

andy tims said:

Prefer the vintage stuff

What's with the ecstasy tab on the face? Ultimate drug dealers watch?

[Nattyboy888]

50 fathoms - lovely.

Saw a real beaut at nice airport earlier this year - it had what appeared to be solid carbon corners to the casing corners. Think it was about £20k !!!!

[andy_s]

toasty said:

What's with the ecstasy tab on the face? Ultimate drug dealers watch?

Moisture detector. There was a 'no rad' version also.

[kazino]

This is looking like a big yes. Thankfully for a watchmaker with such an important history.