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Not quite, the Piguet Cal. 615 was introduced in 1995...
and has nothing in common with the older, 'in-house' Blancpain calibres. Except being small, of course! It is, btw a development of Edmont Capt and Nadine Guillemin and is based upon the ultra-small hand-wound Cal. 610 (presented 1992, developed by Bernard Guillaume-Gentil), which itself is based on the Cal. 16 of 1978 (development: Edmont Capt).
For comparison, here is a pic of the Cal. 615:
and an original vintage Blancpain Ladybird movement:
Best,
Magnus
Is there any other historic icon beside the Fifty Fathoms?
I have been reading on the forum about Blancpain and I haven't come across any other model as significant as the FF. I find it hard to believe that for Blancpian, a watchmaking company that exist for so long that there aren't anything else but the FF. Am ...
Both Aqua Lung and
the complete calendar are having some history behind them. Aqual Lung is very much associated with Fifty Fathoms and the Complete Calendar is having a strong role re-introducing complicated mechanical watches to the consumers. I like both watches a lot an...
Thanks for your reply, Kari.
I have come across someone who hold the same view about the complete calendar as you. It is a fine looking watch. However regarding the Aqualung I haven't had much info on them as is rather confusing to look around the current Blancpain website. At one ti...
Who could clear the head?
I think that Blancpain is looking for a "New Direction". I am far too old and too conservative to understand this direction. Earlier Blancpains were very clean watches looking like Blancpains. Today, if I see a L-Evolution (or what ever it's caslled), Ric...
I agree. The question is what direction
While Blancpain remains one of my favorite brands, I have no idea of what their strategy or design sense is any more. The revisions to the Villeret line are simple gorgeous. They are a bit dressier than what I typically wear, but look very well done from ...
Interesting. I've never really thought of it that way...
...but I suppose it might be one of the explanations that I've only been attracted to the Fifty Fathoms in Blancpain's collection, and the only two Blancpains I've bought are the 50th Anniversary and modern FF... C
You mean this
Images courtesy of Patrizzi Rgs Tyler This message has been edited by T.Bean on 2011-03-31 07:41:35...
How so?
The original buyer of a Fifty Fathoms and the original buyer of an Air Command are hardly going to be mistaking them for the same purpose...
Not really the same case, Ben, but the same look.
The A.C has a bigger case, slightly differently shaped, but we have a big air de famille between it and the FF. A bit like on the modern FFs... The Chrono and the time only watch... Not totally the same, but so close. Of course, you can't compare the two ...
100% or is it 90% :-)
But going to the original question, I do consider the Air Command a historical icon 'beside the Fifty Fathoms'. Aside from those two, as far as I can see, the Blancpain historical cupboard is quite bare. They weren't much of a watch-maker back then.
That is an excellent question, Ben.
And a tough answer to give. I see your point. Damn, I have to go back to my homework. Best, Nicolas.
Cal.615
In 1956 Blancpain released the Ladybird model with the cal.615, the smallest automatic movement ever made. This may nor sound like a major hit now, but it certainly was back then. Also, Blancpain sometimes gets praise for never having produced a quartz wa...
Yeah found the post
blancpain.watchprosite.com It keeps getting weirder and weirder for me. Rgs Tyler
Not quite, the Piguet Cal. 615 was introduced in 1995...
and has nothing in common with the older, 'in-house' Blancpain calibres. Except being small, of course! It is, btw a development of Edmont Capt and Nadine Guillemin and is based upon the ultra-small hand-wound Cal. 610 (presented 1992, developed by Bernar...
Interesting question ...
... with difficulties to answer, correct. Let´s try: 1735 - 1952 no icons; 1953 one icon (FF) plus AirCommand, AquaLung & Bathyscaphe ... ... 1984 the Moonphase Full Calendar ... ... 1991 Six Masterpieces ... ... 1994 Léman Collection - Flyback ...