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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch collection story started in 1952 when Captain 'Bob' Maloubier and lieutenant Claude Riffaud were commissioned by the French Ministry of Defense to form an elite unit of 'Combat Divers'. The captain and lieutenant could not find a watch created to withstand the extreme conditions implied by underwater missions. read more

The new Blancpain purely white interpretation of its instantly-recognizable Fifty Fathoms makes one feel its distinctively innovative spirit. The white unidirectional rotating bezel crafted in scratch-resistant sapphire keeps the watch's owner away from accidentally prolonging the dive time. read more

According to Blancpain, the development and fine-tuning of a minute repeater watch requires about 10, 000 hours of meticulous work. Some minute repeater watches incorporate a 'grand sonnerie' (grand strike) mechanism that automatically strikes the hours and quarter-hours, repeats the hours at every quarter, and on demand strikes the hours, quarters and minutes. read more

The brushed DLC-coated (Diamons Like Carbon) steel case of the Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph measures 45 mm in diameter. It offers an advantage of 300-meter water-resistance. read more

However, the Blancpain Villeret Only Watch pocket watch has an added dimension of exclusivity. Blancpain introduced its calibre 15 pocket watch in 1978. read more

The Blancpain craftsmen were clearly inspired in creating the Only Watch pocket-watch, equipped with the famous Blancpain ultra-slim Calibre 15. A truly unique star shining among the galaxy of rare and sought-after models produced by the Manufacture in Le Brassus (Switzerland). read more

Here is a nice new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms model with a new movement and a 45mm case. This watch was just introduced at Baselworld along with so many nice new watches from all the top watch companies.  read more

Valentine's day of the new millennium, the prestige branches of jewellery and watchmaking join forces: Blancpain presents its Pastel range. Three veritable jewel watches which combine form, function and colour to appeal to ladies who appreciate the latest watchmaking technology in their jewellery read more

There was a prestigious version by Harry Winston with the Opus IV by Christophe Claret, combining tourbillon, minute repeater and large lunar phase display, with the hour and minute on another dial, the whole thing smothered in diamonds; TechnoMarine created six, including an ultra-fantasy model, with the tourbillon squeezed in between the legs of Spiderman - all were sold; there was a seemingly redundant version from Hysek, with two tourbillons, one on top of the other to create a… dual time; the discreet tourbillon from Bulgari was even more discreet than the BVLGARI logo engraved on the bezel; a combination tourbillon with a Large Date was created by Blancpain;  read more

In 1979, the store began with Chopard, then took on Blancpain, whose re-launch occurred under the guidance of Jean-Claude Biver (who had earlier worked at… Omega), and then “all the others” followed.Today, Junod represents Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Chopard, Ebel, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, TAG-Heuer, Tissot, Ulysse Nardin and Zenith. read more

TAG Heuer’s 69 timepiece took top honours, while the Villeret by Blancpain won in the ‘Extra-Thin’ category. The very meritorious Gyrotourbillon by Jaeger-LeCoultre was the victor in the category of ‘Technical innovation and complications’, and the ‘Sports’ prize was almost a given for the Luminor Submersible 2500M by Panerai. read more

Following his degree in Economics from Rutgers University in New Jersey, Mazzocchi gained experience with Swatch Group Italy, as director of Omega and Blancpain, followed by Gucci Group Watches, where he was Managing Director for Italy and Switzerland. Locman is now counting on him to help promote the ‘Made in Italy’ label in the global watch marketplace read more

Beginning 2003, Blancpain has demonstrated a continuing commitment to this vital crusade to fund muscular dystrophy medical research by contributing a special edition watch each year for auction.The auction to be held on September 22, 2006 will mark, however, a particularly special occasion and rare gift by Blancpain to help fund AMM. read more

This Limited Edition is to mark the seventh anniversary of Blancpain’s partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show. For two centuries, perhaps the rarest of watchmaking complications has been the equation of time. read more

And while February 14th sometimes tends to witness a string of rather dull and uninspiring gifts, Blancpain offers suitors who are stuck for ideas a chance to offer their beloved a graceful and subtle present worthy of their feelings: a gift that beats in time with their conquered heart; an exceptional, timeless watch.Blancpain has a longstanding tradition of ladies’ timepieces dedicated to love. read more

The outward radiance of this exceptional timepiece is matched by its inner beauty, since the Tourbillon Diamants houses Blancpain Calibre 25A, a mechanical self-winding movement endowed with a 7-day power reserve and made up of 239 parts. As one would expect from an Haute Horlogerie model, the bevelling, Côtes de Genève decoration and circular graining are all performed by hand by artisans. read more

This historic launch of the new Fifty Fathoms comes in Blancpain's third year as a sponsor of this high profile yachting event and offers the aficionados of the world above the waves the first chance to obtain the world's finest diving watch. As official partner of the Cannes International Boat Show, Blancpain organised a world-exclusive presentation of the 30 first new-wave Fifty Fathoms watches, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of this prestigious event. read more

As official sponsor of the Rally, Blancpain enjoyed the privilege of presenting the two most courageous competitors in the race, Timothey Scott and Peter Livanos, with the True grit award in the shape of a Léman Time Zone watch - the ultimate globetrotter's timepiece! The Peking to Paris classic car race, is undoubtedly the world's most epic competition of its kind. The first edition held in 1907 was won by Prince Borghèse and the 2007 race is only the third such competition organised in one hundred years. read more

Except for a handful of stubborn die-hards, the proof I give, in collaboration with Blancpain, should end the tourbillon vs. karrusel debate once and for all. read more

They were joined more recently by Blancpain, Chopard, Frédéric Piguet and Oris. Thinner and thinner Some of these watches have attracted a dedicated following, fuelling their reputation as exceptional creations. read more