Blancpain

Hi.... From what I have heard there is a new FF.... Is it still under embargo? Cheers

but who should do this job?! A brand forum moderator, the PR department, ...? Pictures are on my computer, be patient ... somehting is in the making. Oliver

I have all the info too (but no real real photos).... However I, and based on a conversation on the PP forum, thought that a moderator might be preparing a post on this so acted in the given/stated desires...... But the watch seems quite interesting.... W... 

Blancpain has done a magnificent job on announcing the novelties this year. First time in history of the company, they had their novelties online at the first day of Basel. But they had only the Villeret novelties, not the other ones, the new FF, the new ... 

discussion could arise from this.... Policies regarding publicity of new watches.... I was surprised that the FF and the other creations were not in their website, or in the media.... However, one thing is for certain.... The warm welcome that Blancpain o... 

"The warm welcome that Blancpain offers..." was a bit ironic... Best, Magnus

.. the existence and purpose of Baselworld as THE event for watch brands to showcase their latest pieces to the world caught them by surprise? I mean it's not like it's been taking place at the same time, at the same place for many years now...or has it? ... 

I prefer to read your comments, and will add mines, at this moment. I just can say that I still prefer the 2007 version. I expected something else, which may come later... A bit deceived. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-04-1... 

;-) all we need now is for the photos to be posted LOL cheers Tony

Just take a 2007 FF. Then change the indexes for some rectangular ones. And change the bezel for a graduated one, and change the name... That is all. Still prefer the 2007 version, more faithful, in my opinion. Since you asked.... Best, Nicolas.

Thank you for the update! What about the diameter of the case and the caliber? Finally, when can we expect to see some pics of this new beast??? Best, N

have a photo and all the info but I will wait for Oliver's and Magnus' post as they have "live" photos and thus give us their impressions after seeing the real watch.... Cheers

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both are beautiful and work well together! We'll have the Blancpain report up shortly - if you can wait? Cheers, Magnus

forward to your report.... Cheers

Well, now it's official: WE SIMPLY CANNOT WAIT ANY LONGER!!!! ;-)

... on it. First picture (without further comment) for the impatient ones ... ... only! ... only! ... only! Everybody who already saw the picture is: officially impatient Oliver ps: Yoga or something like this could help. Maybe...  

My first impression is very good. It's more an evolution than a revolution. Got the impression that the size of the case remains the same and that caliber 1315 is still there. Does it mean the classic FF will become more collectible and will gain value on... 

I doubt it is going to have much of an impact on the base model given how well BP executed the classic Sport model. This new version will also carry a notable premium which is hard to understand.

You are tracing my friend.... But I think that there is an evident change from the prototype..... Cheers

I see where it got its inspiration. Brian...  

....the vintage is definetly the better looking watch!