I cringe ever so slightly at the Rolex-ish 12 reverse triangle... and frankly other Rolex dial design cues... at 3 and 9... these are serious quibbles.....a brand so deeply historic might find its own design cues... or else why not buy a Rolex... but this watch is SO CLOSE to what I would dream of from Blancpain... aghh... and even as it is, I really love it. I wish it was 42-43mm max but I do love my Cameron DS at 44mm so... these type watches are in competition for collector dollars... (in terms of size... it is all about the balance on the wrist not necessarily the actual mm size... still. all in all ... gorgeous) Gorgeous photos and your passion is contagious!!! I just want NO reference whatsoever to Rolex... in a Blancpain or any other great historic brand... Rolex is too iconic to even have a single reference to... it DISTRACTS... final comment... it is still stunning... and I know it wears as a Blancpain in the metal...