Pour le Mérite
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Seems like the leaked novelties were all correct.
Unfortunately this year is another disappoinment for me.
Blancpain 2019 novelties: the heritage pieces
It’s my utmost pleasure to provide you with a first quick overview on the 2019 Blancpain novelties to satisfy your curiosity. We had to wait a little longer this year to find out what Blancpain has in the bag for us... and I have to say it was so worth th...
Thanks for the fresh news!
I am very curious to know the diameter of the Nageurs de combat. Do you happen to know at this time? Thanks 🙏
Thank you, my friend! Now, to your questions...
... the „Nageurs de combat“ is 45mm, the Barakuda is 40,3mm. Cheers Henrik
Thank you for the excellent report.
BP hit three winners. For my taste, the Air Command and Barakuda are 1 - 2, or maybe 2 - 1. Haha. Thanks again. M4
Seems like the leaked novelties were all correct.
Unfortunately this year is another disappoinment for me.
Haha, seems like I say this too often ;) ...
... but it’s not just the absence of a regular Fifty Fathoms or Bathyscaphe with smaller diameter. I also miss something between dressy and sporty like the Leman Aqualung Grande Date... what a great release from them. It‘ll be my go to if my wishes won‘t ...
Thx Henry,
The new AirCommand is perfect for me. It is interesting that the Nageur and the Barracuda have different shaped lunettes. But here nevertheless BP did not change the massive lugs. They have not the same charme as the vintages ones or the new AirCommand. B...
Extraordinary report dear Henrik!! And a great contribution of Nicolas with the vintage background. The pictures kept me drooling while reading your texts! ...
... I am specially impressed by the new Air Command chrono and the Barrakuda. Not to say that the Nageur is unatractive. It is a very beautiful watch indeed but the big case is something which has retracted me to buy the modern FF in the past. The 40,5 mm...
honestly, I was not even aware of the original Air Command....
I like it most from those 3 new models....I feel the same itching starts again....hmmm...
Superb Henrik!
If I would not have had three 5015’s already, I would have gone for the Nageurs. It is sensuous and love the caseback. As things stand, I need to couple my 50th anniv. FF with the Kuda. Ordered mine since March All the best, Alex
The Air Command? Perfect. I would have loved to see a manual winding movement, but hey, it is really great looking as it is. The Barakuda is really cool, as is the original.
Bravo, Blancpain, now let's see what we can do about the TR 900!!! Seriously, two very cool watches here. Best, Nicolas
Original
I recall having seen those in a PX but not in Europe but at Navy Miramar in late seventies Judging by the story I should have bought it
Great report
I think Blancpain has scored a hat trick here. My favorite being the Barracuda. The modern FFs look extremely well made and high quality. I think I really need one!!
Thanks for your report...
.... all 3 will be a hit but I have a strong preference for the Baracuda, maybe it is for the size I need and want to see it live and then decide if it is worth the retail price Blancpain is asking for.... For sure given what I saw rill now it could be a ...