Blancpain

I don’t think anyone will argue that as a Haute Horlogerie brand, Blancpain takes a backseat to the likes of Patek, Vacheron, and Audemars Piguet. Yes, the movement finishing on the dive watches is unrivaled and they are well known for these dive watch li...  

These are truly excellent pieces. But for some odd reason, Blancpain, even Breguet, just don't seem to get a lot of love these days. Don't know why that is. However, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet certainly do get a lot of love. Probably because more ... 

I think much of the market demand is driven by “hype” culture. I get it, everyone wants to be cool. This is not a new phenomenon, but those of us who spend our time on places like WPS, who truly enjoy watches for the mechanics still seem to be drawn to PP... 

Marc Hayek cares more about windsurfing than properly carrying on his father's legacy. Both Blancpain and Breguet have been languishing with diminishing sales (cf the Morgan Stanley annual report figures, both have fallen off the top 20 brands by sales fo... 

Low probability they will sold to LVMH where they will be mismanaged and then languish.

And not known enough among some idiots on social media that call themselves influencers. I like patek too, and VC and AP…. But Breguet is imo the wat to go. Blancpain probably too but I prefer Breguet. And as you said on the secondhand market there are re... 

...Blancpain watches have a bit of an 'old man' look about them. As an aspiring old man I can say that. Bringing back the Leman line would be a good start...

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When I was on the hunt for the aqualung grande date, I showed my wife a picture and she said “that looks like a watch my grandfather would wear”. Nonetheless, I was able to get one and I love it.

I'm by no means an expert, but I've been observing these brands for twenty years. My thoughts. Most important is the watches. Many of the modern watches are not that appealing to the eyes. Lots of issues. Large cases, bad asymmetry, unnecessary text. The ... 

...especially re: aesthetics. Major manufacturers seemingly farm out their dial design to the secretarial pool...

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...I've been beating this drum for years but I'm a nobody, so...

Chronometer #140 is all I know Cazalea ...  

I think you might mean the 7002; google for that and you’ll find plenty of both the white and black dial.. (I do have a longer code on my black one but the box is in storage..) al

That's the number I find from searching. Named BP Caliber 64-1 and based on Peseux 7001 movement. Looks like the value has increased substantially since I bought mine (making up for the other 99% which haven't) Cazalea

But yes, too many done without style!

...I'd prefer that they left it to a pro : )

It's only around 5k - 7k used depending on the variant and the finishing is very very nice. Was shocked by how nice the anglage was on the basic time only one I handled..

As long as it earns its rent within the holding company structure and will get continued support it’s simply a better buying opportunity as a collector. I’m spending a 1/2 day in Geneva with Blancpain (who are not at Watches and Wonders). I’ll be looking ... 

Congratulations and good luck on your visit!

I don’t see much risk to the brand within the Swatch group. It’s got a fabulous history with over 200 years of family involvement and continuous operation. The dive watches are a staple of the industry!

I started this thread a while ago below. I think a part of their problem is their marketing. What got me interested in their watches in the first place way back was their Leman line, as the look really attracted me. The Villeret line to me looks a little ...  

Is it that hard to get them on a bracelet? I was in a Tokyo boutique in Ginza and was able to try on both a steel and titanium 5015 with the bracelet. Are these significantly less common?

At the NYC Boutique, they are shown on a strap. I think they actually look better on a strap, but in general, I think the other problem is that the 50 Fathoms (non limited editions) are simply too big at 45mm. They need to size down a little and not make ... 

I think this is most people’s biggest problem with the 5015. I just can’t stand the bathyscaphe though and don’t mind the 45mm.

45mm is generally too big for anyone having under a 7” wrist.