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Joy of discovery...

Yesterday I visited my AD to pick up my ordered new strap for my PP 5146G. It was the wrong colour. The delivery time for the correct strap would be 3 - 4 months (sic!). I declined with thanks and ordered a strap from another brand. Handmade in top quality.

And I decided not to invest my money in a new PP perpetual calendar with also a very, very long waiting time. Ok. This was and is a real emotional decision. But 1. buying a mechanical watch in these times is just emotional and not rational and 2. I don’t want to spend a huge amount of hard earned money to be treated like a petitioner who has to wait humbly months or years. I know. It’s a question of supply and demand. But nobody can be forced to take part in this game.

The Piaget Emperador Coussin Perpetual Calendar I was searching for isn’t available anymore.

So I told my AD that I was searching again for a nice perpetual calendar.

Today my AD sent me the photo of an ... alternative. It had just arrived.





I hardly dare to say it here. It was not my first choice. It was not even on my radar.

But it was love at first sight and I have to see it in flesh as soon as possible!

The 6656-3642-55b was unveiled at Baselworld 2018 and is a real stunner with some very interesting features (silicon hairspring, 40mm case, lacquered dial, pushers under the lugs, 72 hours power reserve etc.).

Perhaps this will be my final choice?

I have no personal experience with Blancpain. So have to gather all information I can get. Henrik showed us some impressions a few days ago.

Can you help me please? What’s your opinion about this watch? How reliable is the brand? What are your service experiences?

Many thanks in advance, Thomas

P.S.: I m on fire...

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