Miranda[PuristSPro Moderator]
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Blancpain: Air Command- its just blown my mind
May 27, 2019,13:36 PM
Okay, I knew this year was a big one, 50th birthday parties for Monaco and Speedmaster, Rolex new Batman, steel Calatrava Patek..... 25th anniversary of Lange
But I can say this, for me, totally out of the blue, the biggest hit is without any doubt the re-edition of the Air Command
Its amazing. The London boutique had 60 orders for just 4 watches.
I know this because I WANT one. Its just a mesmerising meld of vintage aesthetics and modern technology. And that propellor rotor- fantastic.
I first saw an Air Command in the early 90βs and thought wow, incredible watch- I would have bought it too if it was for sale.
The new is almost visually identical, it has a 0.4mm larger case and has a 12 hour counter( I prefer this).
With just 500 pieces (what a supposed ltd edition should be, not 6969 pieces π)
The only downside, I think π€ its probably sold out, I will be phoning around- I will hunt this beast till I find one.
It retails for approximately Β£15, I think thatβs a bargain considering the vintage just smashed the Β£100,000 barrier.
Pic credit Phillips
Pic Credit Phillips