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This is awful on so many levels...
Apr 03, 2022,15:51 PM
I had heard about the release of this, and obtained an image from Sam at the Blancpain boutique in NYC. Totally saddened when I saw the image. The numbering is terrible. I'll leave the blue mother of pearl to someone else, but not sure what the goal was here.
So I'm left with several thoughts. Do I hold off on buying a special edition FF so I can get a 40mm case size, because this model reflects a plan for future models? Do I give up entirely on Blancpain because they has lost their way except for special editions?
But a complete and utter "ugh" on this watch.
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Anyone familiar with this new 40mm reference?
By: NardinNut : April 2nd, 2022-23:19
I’ve been offered this by the BP boutique. Apparently it’s only for the Asian market but the boutique is getting 5 pieces. I can’t find any info on it though!! ...
No idea!
By: NardinNut : April 3rd, 2022-02:25
Never seen it. Definitely looks more feminine to me. Mother of pearl dial is definitely more feminine IMO. Got curious of what this reference is though as I couldn’t find info on it
hopeful
By: keks : April 3rd, 2022-05:49
a 40mm FF would definitely be welcomed by many enthusiasts... i know there was a limited release some years ago but these are not so easy to find...
Tricky
By: Weems@8 : April 3rd, 2022-06:25
A ladies diver. This would be a hard time for you. The only way is to go for a 42mm and more FF Blancpain. Or ignore us all, and do what you want, because you wear what you want.
Movement issues
By: rkh8691 : April 3rd, 2022-15:55
I have been thinking about the Mil Spec Hodinkee... What are the issues with the movements? Thx!
No issues I would call out
By: agyzace : April 3rd, 2022-19:17
Simply a couple of things: movement designed for dressed watches (ultra-thin, self-proclaimed) and as such less sturdy for sports watches, designed by FPiguet (at the time was a supplier to BP, later acquired) and not in-house and purpose built like the m...
I don’t like it.
By: MiguelFlash : April 3rd, 2022-12:10
The font or the dial treatment,
The numerals and font
By: MTR : April 3rd, 2022-14:43
are too much for me. So not my cup of tea. Cheers Thomas
This is awful on so many levels...
By: rkh8691 : April 3rd, 2022-15:51
I had heard about the release of this, and obtained an image from Sam at the Blancpain boutique in NYC. Totally saddened when I saw the image. The numbering is terrible. I'll leave the blue mother of pearl to someone else, but not sure what the goal was h...