Blancpain

A good friend sent me these photos of his Rotomatic Incabloc. A superb specimen we don't often see, here:

Whose serial number is only 58 from mine! Enjoy. Nicolas

I think that manufacturers rarely make watches like that nowaday.....I find it amazing the gap between "old fashion" way of making things and "modern" way. There are certainly many good new technologies which are very welcome but I think that in yesteryears there was more love and passion when manufacturing an instrument.

Cheers and thank you for the nice picture.

Francois from Down Under 

If you read the test reports from the US Navy, you will be delighted to see what can of problems the watc and its wearer had to face...

Things are more secure, these days... Good or bad, that is another story.

All the best,

Nicolas

Thanks for showing Nicolas

One of the nicest FF RI I've seen, to say all...

And you noticed that te case is in super shape, too!

Best,

Nicolas

.... the engraving on the inner botton is in french writings...,
I have an old FF with french and an old milspec I with english engravings..., who knows more about the history of these details.
Were some watches made specially for the french market LIP ? or from suisse french language ???

and by the way... is there anybody in the wide vintage FF-world who has details about the history of the mechanism of the Bezel turning systems. There seem to be different styles of the mechanic...who has details pictures paintings of the constructionplans....

sorry for bad english...

best Stephan

Which explains the language used on the dust covers.

As for the bezels, this is the same technique than the one used on th vintage Subs... Inside the bezel, you have a wire. Wich tightens the bezel.

I will try to take a pictures of the Inside of the bezel, when I have on between my hands.

Best, Stephan.

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-01-31 05:26:08

Fantastic ondition, and I think it is very perfect to have the french writing on the dust cover, given the era it was made, and where it was made.

 

Nice watch.

Tony

Here is mine:

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.. desirerability all around, and that dial
together with domed Plexi and the Incablock ..

These FF's , rare they are, but with a special spell !!

Best, hs

I can totally relate to that! Great looking piece your friend has there Nicolas!

Best,
Jon

I am very happy for him.

He also got, recently, another very interesting Vintage FF.

These Vintage FFs inspire so much passion, and it is well deserved.

Best, Jon.

Nicolas

He has been looking for a while, reminds me I need to follow up with him ;-))

The passion is deep and the beauty is strong....perfect concoction for a true collectible!

Thanks for sharing Nicolas!

Best,
Jon

Most of the great Vintage FFs we are coveting are turning in a small circle of passionate guys. A circle of what... 10 / 15 guys all around the world?

Rare are those which escape to us...

Best,

Nicolas

Well said! It is true that vintage BP appeals to many collectors but only a small batch of true enthusiasts that have owned and enjoyed a broad range of them all! Few of them were ever produced and fewer have survived, Most are held in private collections and traded amongst ourselves, making it extremely difficult for many to locate and acquire them. Those of us who have one, a few, or many are just lucky being at the right place, right time or simply know the right people. I am just grateful to be one of them ;-)

Best,
Jon

I knew that production number, but I can't remember. Damn me!

Best,

Nicolas

Another theme to loose yourself in...

Best

Blomman

That's a sexy piece of machinery! 

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