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Blancpain: Grail Watch, Barakuda....well....

In Chicago for the weekend. Went for a run, and happened on a wonderful shop called Burdeen's. To my surprise, they had a Barakuda there. I have viewed this as a grail watch, and almost bought one about a month ago from WatchBox. I eagerly tried it on, and, well, sadly it's not for me. I do not have
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By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Well then..

That explains that! Thanks
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By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Anything new for Blancpain at Watches and Wonders 2023?

Can't find any news on this..
1Y
By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Does the chubby hour hand on the hodinkee bother anyone else other than me?

I struggle getting past this. I like faux patina and date windows. There, I said it! Give the the Barakuda or the Blancpain Mil Spec (non Hodinkee)
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By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Do you prefer strap or bracelet on your FF?

Have the X-70 on a Leman. What an amazing bracelet. Thinking about finally getting a FF (traditional, non bathy). Curious how people feel about a strap or bracelet on these models?
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By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Tried this am...

Tried to get through to order this at the assigned time this am. Of course, it was a flail....
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By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Any love for the Quantieme Complet here?

The blue/white gold seems particularly attractive. Does it come off fine as a daily driver, or does it wear more formal? rh
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By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Movement issues

I have been thinking about the Mil Spec Hodinkee... What are the issues with the movements? Thx!
2Y
By: rkh8691
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Blancpain: Compared to Ocean Commitment II

Curious what this would look like beside the Bathy Ocean Commitment II. I'm looking for a Blue/Black sports chrono type watch. Shorty, are you able to oppose the two?
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By: rkh8691
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