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Blancpain Tornek Rayville.

The Queen, the Legend. One of my few keepers. Best, Nicolas
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That really is a stunning looking Blancpain Tornek Rayville Nr 14.

I believe these are incredibly rare as after they finished being service watches most were destroyed by the US Government due to the radium lume and the potential health hazard if not handled correctly. It seems such a shame now but I am sure it must have
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Blancpain Tornek Rayville Nr 14.

Another one I could see in person, with a case in not so good condition ( polished ) but a cool dial: The crown is not the correct one, it has to be the smaller one. As always, the case back tells the story of this watch. Best, Nicolas
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By: amanico
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Blancpain Tornek Rayville on a Roof.

Good memories. Best, Nicolas
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By: amanico
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Another mad vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms GTG in Paris.

I told you that in January we had a blast of vintage Fifty Fathoms. 3 friends, 20 vintage Fifty Fathoms, a lot of legendary pieces here. Here are some photos. The crazy one gathering the 20 vintage Fifty Fathoms: Among them, 2 " Bund ", A Rotomatic Incabl
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By: amanico
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Vintage Blancpain Tornek Rayville. One of the most beautiful I've seen.

The photo do the job, here: Best, Nicolas
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By: amanico
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Tornek Rayville Halloween Shot.

For the fun. Best, Nicolas
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By: amanico
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Aaah, I neglected the idea of AM as Anti Magnetic because to me, it didn't make sense to " double " this mention on the case back... Now, as for the chronology,

I would rather say that the TR went first, in 1964 and in 1966, then the AM and the rejected Bronze ( on this last one, we agree ). For me, but it is just a guess as I didn't find any documentation to prove it, the AM came just after the TR. Same case, pr
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AM = Anti Magnetic

I am pretty sure, but not Antimagentic as already stated on the cb referring to the movement protection against magnetism by means of an antimagnetic soft iron cover absorbing magnetism. AM refers to the non-magnetic signature of the whole watch. The case
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By: amanico
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Some old shots of my former TR 900.

It will be time to show my new one... Best, Nicolas
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