Mukima
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Thank you for all the kind comments and....
...finally the case back photo. The first photo is my case back and the second one is the case back of the US Navy that was in the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms exhibition in 2010. Although a little hard to see on the second photo, the engraving "Blancpain Milspec" is there but much more worn than on my watch.
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The US Navy
A little while ago, thanks to two highly respected members of this forum (thank you!), I had the amazing opportunity to acquire one of the rarest vintage Blancpains – the US Navy . I thought I would share some photos taken during a recent service carried ...
Wow!
Can't wait to see the watch once it's back in one piece. That dial is amazing. They don't come much rarer (and, for lack of a better word, cooler) than that one. Please post more scans! Darren
congratulations
to this fantastic watch. Waiting for more informations of the history and more pics. best Stephan
Not to diverge too much from Mukima's stunning watch...
...but an interesting question....... I see it here, and I saw it on Dr Strong's picture of my Milspec1 from when he owned it, does anyone know why these o-rings have a patch of blue, red and beige 'paint' on them? I work in an industry where we use elast...
Painted dots...
My guess: Painted patches/dots/etc are often used to signify that a key joint (usually a bolted joint) has been checked and correctly torqued. In this case, perhaps it shows that the watch has been serviced and pressure-checked. Still sometimes used in au...
Some more photos as requested .....
.... but not to the usual high standard of other members I'm afraid! The colours on the o-ring are a mystery to me too so any thoughts would be much appreciated!...
Georgeus
Never seen one like this. I have only a little knowlenge about the vintage blancpain models but this one I have never seen before. Thank you for show this beatiful watch.
well done
You have acquired an Icon and a wonderful one and rare one. Hope it brings you much happiness! Best Edmond
Thank you
Do you have pics from the back with the number ? @ amanico: my friend what year(s) would you rate this watch ? best Stephan
That is an excellent question, Stephan.
I would say that it is mid Sixties. Exactly like the other Bronze Milspecs I saw... I will post something in April about that. All the best, Nicolas
A fascinating watch and BP rarity for certain!!
Curious.....I heard a whisper of a NAVY being for sale in the EU.....any chance this is the one? Small world of NAVY's no doubt! If you're the new owner, BIG congrats to you! If you're thinking of selling, perhaps I can start the que . Best, Adam
Thank you for all the kind comments and....
...finally the case back photo. The first photo is my case back and the second one is the case back of the US Navy that was in the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms exhibition in 2010. Although a little hard to see on the second photo, the engraving "Blancpain Mils...
Wonderfull - and so rare...
... Hugh congratulations on your catch Looking forward to many more pictures Best Hans
Aaah, finally, my friend, I can welcome you here!
It took you some time to come out of the wood... I am so happy to welcome you here. We have a lot to share, and to learn. Best, Nicolas
Just for fun........ some more!
Sorry, message went off too fast! Congratulation for your great purchase! Looks amazing and what an effect!...
Well, here we have another US Navy, a TR 900 and I am not sure about the 3rd one...
Boum boum badaboum, here cones Mr FF... Best, Nicolas
a good question.....
....miracle about the third one... !!!! never have seen it bevore with this writings on the luenette !!!! best Stephan
Looks like it is a TR 900 dial, without the correct bezel.
Now I would like to see the case back, the movement, and the profile of the case, on this one... Best, Nicolas
correct bezel.....
Both watches are absolutely identical (case, dial, hands and movement with needles hacking seconds) unless the crown (and his tube) and insert of the bezel. In a few months you will have more informations. PS: I know two other TR 900 insert "minutes".
Very nice XX-FF!!!.....
That is quite a collection you give us the pleasure of seeing!! Look forward to seeing more of them, and any others you have Cheers Tony
Great 3XFF Mr XX-FF
Nice trio, and great and warm welcome to here. I personally look forwards to your post and pictures, to learn and to share. Best Hans
