Blancpain Acquires Vincent Calabrese....
Jun 24, 2008
In a press release by the Swatch Group, it has been announced that Blancpain SA has gained control of the Vica Sarl company, and with it the Vincent Calabrese watch brand.
Well known as the co-founder of the AHCI, (Horological Academy of Independent Creators), Vincent Calabrese has been a noted force in the world of innovative watchmaking, and is associated with many watch designs, some of which....
BASEL 2008: Blancpain....
Apr 18, 2008
The Blancpain Carrousel Volant Une Minute watch is an entirely new complicated watch from Blancpain, which confirms the....
Basel 2008: Blancpain Speed....
Apr 09, 2008
The Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph is an exciting new introduction, which unites dynamically sporty details with....
Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch
Jan 16, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is a masterpiece of the watchmaking craft, combining two of the most challenging complications in the field of haute horlogerie. Within the classical lines of the Blancpain Leman watchcase, this remarkable timepiece is a tantalizing example of the rich experience possessed by the....
Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar watch
Jan 16, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar watch is a classically styled timepiece that unites two prestigious high complications. Featuring a flying one minute tourbillon, and a perpetual calendar that indicates day of the week, date, month, and leap year, the Leman Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar watch is an ideal representation of the exceptional....
Blancpain Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch
Jan 16, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is an exceptional timepiece which presents a prestigious complication in a package that is classical, finely crafted, and extremely versatile. The 40mm stainless steel case of the Leman Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph watch is impeccably finished, with the distinguishing characteristics that....
Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Power Reserve watch
Jan 16, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Power Reserve watch is a masterpiece of luxury watchmaking that features the most famous complication in haute horlogerie, as well as a selfwinding movement with an exceptional power reserve. The heart of the Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Power Reserve watch is the 25 Calibre movement, with its 238 hand-finished pieces. Its....
Blancpain Leman Flyback Chronograph
Jan 16, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Perpetual Calendar Flyback Chronograph watch combines two prestigious complications within the versatile and elegant framework of the Leman watch format. Within the classical round 38mm form of the Blancpain Leman watchcase, which is water-resistant to 100 meters, lies an immensely complex, hand-crafted movement---the 5585 Calibre.....
Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Grand Date watch
Jan 16, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Grand Date watch brings a new variation to Blancpain's highly acclaimed Leman tourbillon watch series, a collection of superb luxury timepieces acclaimed for their fine haute horlogerie craftsmanship and exceptional power reserve. Within the framework of a selfwinding movement with a flying one-minute tourbillon and a 7-day....
Blancpain Villeret Grand Date Chronograph watch
Jan 15, 2007
The Blancpain Villeret Equation of Time Marchante watch displays great elegance, classical design priorities and a rarely seen, technically remarkable high complication. This complication, the equation of time, was invented to display the difference between Civil time---a day as we conveniently interpret them, divided into even 24 hour....
Blancpain Villeret Perpetual Calendar watch
Jan 15, 2007
The Blancpain Villeret Perpetual Calendar watch is a classical timepiece that displays the traditional and prestigious perpetual calendar complication. One of the most revered complications in all of high watchmaking, the perpetual calendar mechanism indicates day, date, month, and leap year; its complex structure of cams and levers is programmed to take....
Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Transparence watch
Jan 15, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Transparence watch is a stunning new member of the Blancpain Leman watch collection, which was introduced to commemorate the 270th anniversary of Blancpain's founding.Based upon the the company's Leman Grand Date Tourbillon watch, the Blancpain Leman Tourbillon Transparence watch offers an incredible visual feast, with an....
Blancpain Leman Moonphase ladies watch
Jan 15, 2007
The Blancpain Leman Moonphase ladies watch is a fine, luxurious timepiece that combines classicism, rugged construction, a fine mechanical complication, and the prestige of an ancient watchmaking legacy. Especially suited to women who appreciate fine mechanical craftsmanship and the heritage of luxury watchmaking at its best, the Blancpain Leman Moonphase....