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Final outcome

 

X-71 has changed my GMT Alarm into a different watch.

I can confirm it is absolutely pleasant to wear. The clasp which is in contact with the wrist in the form of a sort of rods (not surface) prosents no problem (no biting into the skin I was afraid of). - Compared to the bracelets I know (JLC for Master Control, JLC for Master Compressor - but not Diving, Zénith, Vulcain) which are 5+ elements across, the X-71 seems much more solid, almost no lateral movement can be detected. I wonder if it is going to stay like this, or change over the years. Thanks to the half links, the fixed length can be very finely adjusted (but no further adjustments possible - in this respect,  X-71 is inferior to JLC bracelets).

Aestetically, it is very pure in form, with a leisure-sportive touch.

I wish to thank the Blancpain Boutique Munich staff, for their friendly handling of my order, and patience in fixing the correct length of the bracelet.

(Note: the Boutique had the bracelet on stock with the matching end-piece (Anstoss), at a price substantially cheaper than what my AD quoted while the AD would have to order anyway - so the price difference was perhaps the premium charged for waiting?)

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X-71 experience?

 
By: sery.vlk : February 28th, 2010-08:23
Considering to upgrade my steel GMT Alarm by an X-71 but my AD does not have it fitted on any watch. 1. Does the X-71 offer any system for easy adjustment of length - a similar function like the JLC bracelets? Or after the adjustment to the "correct" numb... 

Aswer & pictures ...

 
By: small-luxury-world : February 28th, 2010-11:29
1) No adjustment - fixed. 2) Pictures (the upper) (the upper) Can I recommend it? Yes, I can without restrictions Oliver...  

It is from the 45mm 50 Fathoms bracelet...

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 19th, 2010-00:06
which has a newer, spring-secured clasp (see second image): Having the -71 on my GMT Alarm myself, I can only substantiate your initial impression. The bracelet totally changes the character of your 2041. Its sturdy, very comfortable and a true beauty. Th...  

Does this 50 Fathoms bracelet also have a name?

 
By: msikk : March 31st, 2012-09:54
How does it compare in quality to the x-71? Can the x-71 be fitted on the 45mm FF? Thanks!

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By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 31st, 2012-23:11
Hi, my picture shows an -71 bracelet on a 45 FF, so I do not understand your question. Or were you going to ask whether such a bracelet also exists for the simple 45mm FF? This and your question regarding quality is answered in Oliver's post in this threa... 

I agree too

 
By: gazoz : February 28th, 2010-22:46
it is probably one of the best if not the best around

Final outcome

 
By: sery.vlk : April 18th, 2010-04:08
X-71 has changed my GMT Alarm into a different watch. I can confirm it is absolutely pleasant to wear. The clasp which is in contact with the wrist in the form of a sort of rods (not surface) prosents no problem (no biting into the skin I was afraid of). ...