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Old 19 September 2006, 09:27 AM   #1
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Icon11 Blancpain Leman Photos

Okay, I made a half-arsed attempt at getting some pictures of the new BP tonight......

First the requisite shots of the packaging:

The outer box:





Opening this will lead you one of the best wooden boxes I've ever seen - very nicely executed :





Then opening this reveals my new baby!




Here I tried to capture the applied markers, which quite frankly are spectacular against the black face. Wearing this in the sun the faceted markers just sparkle :




Some detail of the markers and hands:






A couple of quick movement shots - need to do better on these at some point:







And last but not least, a wrist shot :




I hope you enjoy the photos, because I'm enjoying the watch! Thanks for looking.
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Old 19 September 2006, 09:33 AM   #2
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Niiiiice Al That watch is beautiful. Good luck and enjoy it in good health
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Old 19 September 2006, 09:39 AM   #3
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Oooh baby, that thing is fantastic!

Looks absolutely stunning Al
From the packaging to the face, what a watch
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Old 19 September 2006, 12:17 PM   #4
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You know, I wasn't sure I liked it from the earlier pic you posted. But seeing a wrist shot, I have totally come around. That is one beautiful watch, Al. Not sure I'd give up a Rollie for it, but it is very, very nice. Wear it well.
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Old 19 September 2006, 12:27 PM   #5
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Al, that is absolutely stunning Huge congratulations, pal
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Old 19 September 2006, 12:54 PM   #6
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Stunning watch Al.
I think the local AD carries Blancpain now. I will be looking at those a little more closely next time I visit them.
I would have traded the YM for that one also
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Old 19 September 2006, 01:35 PM   #7
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Congrats Al, I am very happy for ya pal.
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Old 19 September 2006, 04:55 PM   #8
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congratulations! what a beauty what is the mechanims it contains? is it an eta based movemnet or does blancpain make its own movements?
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Old 19 September 2006, 05:04 PM   #9
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That baby really looks terrific, Al. I guess the one Rolex I'd trade in for that would have to be a silly mid-sizer!!
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Old 19 September 2006, 08:12 PM   #10
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Beautifull watch Al!!
Congrats on a great pickup!!
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Old 19 September 2006, 09:06 PM   #11
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Must say Al even looks better on your wrist,love the dial with the part Romans.Great movement and a lot of history to Blancpain horology speaking.A fine presentation package,looks like bur walnut,that manufactures like Rolex should supply, at the prices they charge for watches.Right though there complete range, and not reserved for high priced precious stones/or metal ones.Wear it in good health Al love it,but still prefer your Glashütte.
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Old 19 September 2006, 11:51 PM   #12
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WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

Me LIKEY!

Al, that's stunning! The box is beautiful too! Just a beautiful watch.

How 'bout a shot of your three amigos! Man, Blancpain, Glashutte and JLC! That's a spectacular trio!
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You know, I wasn't sure I liked it from the earlier pic you posted. But seeing a wrist shot, I have totally come around. That is one beautiful watch, Al. Not sure I'd give up a Rollie for it, but it is very, very nice. Wear it well.
Well Ed, I did say that the pic from the BP site does not do this watch justice. In fact, neither do my pics. It really is quite incredible in person.

And regarding the Rollie, let's just say it had not graced my wrist in months and months, so I felt nothing but satisfaction getting rid of that millstone around my neck!
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Well Ed, I did say that the pic from the BP site does not do this watch justice. In fact, neither do my pics. It really is quite incredible in person.

And regarding the Rollie, let's just say it had not graced my wrist in months and months, so I felt nothing but satisfaction getting rid of that millstone around my neck!
I have to say this... the shots of Al's GO he's posted here are really, really outstanding. As good as it looks in the photos, when you see it in the flesh as I have, it's even more gorgeous! That said, I can't wait to see the whitebreak in person!
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congratulations! what a beauty what is the mechanims it contains? is it an eta based movemnet or does blancpain make its own movements?
The 6850 movement is based on the F. Piguet 1151, not ETA. And the question of "in-house or not" becomes complicated based on your interpretation of "in-house." Blancpain was "revived" by J. C. Biver and J. Piguet in the early 80's from what I've read, with Piguet having the controlling interest at 51%. Now both Blancpain and F. Piguet are owned by the Swatch Group. My impression is the relationship between Piguet and BP is quite close, with joint development on some calibres. I believe that the base 1151 has been used in other companies watches as well.
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I have to say this... the shots of Al's GO he's posted here are really, really outstanding. As good as it looks in the photos, when you see it in the flesh as I have, it's even more gorgeous! That said, I can't wait to see the whitebreak in person!
Thanks John - I think you will be similarly impressed with the BP!
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Thanks John - I think you will be similarly impressed with the BP!
I meant whitebreaD, btw. Fingers tend to move faster than the brain sometimes. Craig doesn't have this problem.
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I meant whitebreaD, btw. Fingers tend to move faster than the brain sometimes. Craig doesn't have this problem.
ROFLMAO!!
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The 6850 movement is based on the F. Piguet 1151, not ETA. And the question of "in-house or not" becomes complicated based on your interpretation of "in-house." Blancpain was "revived" by J. C. Biver and J. Piguet in the early 80's from what I've read, with Piguet having the controlling interest at 51%. Now both Blancpain and F. Piguet are owned by the Swatch Group. My impression is the relationship between Piguet and BP is quite close, with joint development on some calibres. I believe that the base 1151 has been used in other companies watches as well.
Well as far as I am aware Blancpain ,design and manufactures every movement in-house, but they use suppliers for cases, dials,crystals, etc.
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ROFLMAO!!

Hey, tossers, I'm getting faster, you know I'm up to a good twelve word a minute
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Hey, tossers, I'm getting faster, you know I'm up to a good twelve word a minute
That's good Craig (pats him on the head) and when you grow up, we'll get you an adult size keyboard which will improve your speed.
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Old 20 September 2006, 04:48 AM   #22
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thanks for your reply al... a beautiful watch to go with your other nice dress watches.
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Old 20 September 2006, 07:56 AM   #23
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Nice photos. I love that particular watch--the big date is very useful to me especially. Congratulations, nice choice.
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That's just great!
You have exquisite taste my friend!
A GO and a JB. Wow.
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It would only be 11 if you used all the letters in the wordS
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