Andyg
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Blancpain FF Autentication Question
Feb 06, 2017,03:13 AM
Hello all,
About 5 years ago I was fortunately enough to locate and purchase a beautiful Blancpain FF 3,6,9, 12 Rotomatic (serial No 132X), however I was now wondering whether it might be worth sending it to Blancpain to get authentication papers for it.
I personally have no questions with its authenticity having purchased the watch from a respected French collector and having done a huge amount of due diligence (including a thumbs-up from Pierrec Leroi at Blanpain (after seeing photos of the watch), but was interested in the thoughts of the forum.
Also I have never seen a BBFF with an un-plated rotor, so is this something which needs to be fixed or left as is.
Your thoughts would be most welcome. Many thanks
Andy
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Blancpain FF Autentication Question
By: Andyg : February 6th, 2017-03:13
Hello all, About 5 years ago I was fortunately enough to locate and purchase a beautiful Blancpain FF 3,6,9, 12 Rotomatic (serial No 132X), however I was now wondering whether it might be worth sending it to Blancpain to get authentication papers for it. ...
Congrats to this beautyful FF
By: fifty fathoms : February 7th, 2017-06:28
I have to check my fotos. I can remember to have seen unplated rotors. Best regards Stephan
Watch look super nice and super clean!
By: Briandumais : February 7th, 2017-09:01
I would not be too concerned about the rotor. Can i get a few photo of your watch-deco box. Did your watch come from Watch-deco? Thanks Brian
Blancpain Update
By: Andyg : February 8th, 2017-14:27
Many thanks to those who responded. I will try to get some better photos tomorrow. In respect to the watch-deco box, the previous owner was a good friend of Rene Bruyeron who "initiated" him into the world of Blancpain and supplied him with a number of Bl...
More information
By: Andyg : February 9th, 2017-00:31
Firstly my apologies - my photographic skills have not improved. In respect to the Box - it measures 90mm x 90mm x 50mm. The top has a silver "brushed aluminum effect" .. As for the watch a few more pictures of the watch. In respect to condition, it reall...
1968 Milspec1 Demo glow.
By: clmnbr3 : February 9th, 2017-21:17
Here is a shot after I shined a bright light at my Demo for a couple of seconds. Glow quickly goes out. 100% original untouched watch. Best, Adam ...
Additional Dial Shot
By: Andyg : February 10th, 2017-00:10
Hi I managed to find a better shot of the dial. I fhis helps. BP have agreed to collect the watch on Monday. All very exciting ...
Thanks for posting photos of your box.
By: Briandumais : February 10th, 2017-17:22
When i purchased my first tr-900 nine years ago i contacted Rene Bruyeron and he gave me the thumb up on the watch. He was a great guy and alway appreciated his feedback. He is missed by many people. Brian
UPDATE - The results are in
By: Andyg : April 13th, 2017-01:33
Its is with some relief that yesterday I was advised by Blancpain, that my watch was 100% authentic. They did identify a number of issues with the movement. It was dry and they saw signs of some mechanical wear, hands had been refurbished at some point in...
Many thanks
By: Andyg : April 14th, 2017-14:05
Fear not. I did ask BP whether they could replate the rotor, alas they refused unless the watch was completely services (including decom process), which I would not allow. Happy days indeed.
Replating
By: bill5959 : June 17th, 2017-09:06
Andy, I am curious. Did BP state what material the rotor would be plated with?