Blancpain

I have been waiting for a week for this Blancpain. I purchased the watch from a guy that has owned the watch since 1969 and he purchased the watch from the Hamilton Watch Co. He was a stockholder and he went to one of the Stockholders meeting and on occas...  

What a superb example of a 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 dial! I love a lot the patina and the look of your dial, a bit grainy. Now, as you can guess, I would like to hear how and why the case back was changed! Best, and enjoy your beautiful baby. Nicolas

That is going to be a mystery. The owner never had a problem with the case(leaks). But when he got the watch back from year long service the service was Free! So he really does not understand why the replacement happen. Normally i would be concerned with ... 

..Brian, that is a true stunning watch On the new case back... maybe they misplaced the watch case back while at service, and maybe that is why it took so long and was free of charge... just thinking of what happens sometimes in my old company on warranty... 

Hans i really thought the same thing. Something was lost, but will never know. Brian

This is an absolute treat to the eye! I'm looking forward to the new pictures. Regards, Thomas

Congrats!!

please share some pics soon and wear it well Helmut

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Hi, very nice for sure. It looks like the hands have been changed at the same time as the case which is a usual thing. I always find it a shame though when the hands don't show the same patina that the dial, I have this on some vintages as well. Matt

congratulations to this new catch ! best regards Stephan

hey brian; bob. great watch! what kind of strap/bracelet are you putting on it? best regards from baltimore.

I would use either a nato strap or a Apollo tropic band. Either way they look great! Brian...