I've been Blancpain'd again!

[Skyman]

Yes, very good. There are only 250 or 300 of them. Give me a shout if you ever move it on if you get it.

I did, and I will!😉

[Top Cat]

I did, and I will!😉

Congratulations! That is a lovely pick up.

[Robsmck]

Congratulations, look forward to seeing the pictures.
This thread has inspired me to get mine serviced and a new NATO fitted, and give it some proper wrist time.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

[PJ S]

...

The Barakuda shares much of the Mil-Spec DNA in that it’s presented in the same 40.3mm case and is driven by the same Blancpain calibre 1151 movement. In fact, the movement is made by Piguet but has been used extensively by Blancpain, and also by Brequet, AP and VC. Interestingly though, only Blancpain is allowed by Piguet to have a 100 hour reserve, whilst other rival manufactures have been forced to settle on a “measly” 70 hours; the benefit of being siblings, of course.

...

Just a small point of order… Frederic Piguet is no longer in existence, it’s been fully subsumed by Blancpain for the past decade.

[learningtofly]

Just a small point of order… Frederic Piguet is no longer in existence, it’s been fully subsumed by Blancpain for the past decade.

I know - I was shown around the FP workshop within the Blancpain facility. It's still regarded as a discrete and separate entity within the BP organisation.

[MartynJC (UK)]

One other thing - the ‘Only Watch’ version shows its entirely possible to do these watches in non faux lume as well and still look fab....





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

what model number is that one? Lovely piece.

[crazyp]

what model number is that one? Lovely piece.

A one of piece for the "Only Watch" auction 2019.

[PJ S]

The blue dial with the ti case looks amazing, but I like the dials of the LE models. Just a little different.

You’ll want the Automatique 5015D 1140 52B/71B with satin brushed case and blue flinqué dial.

[crazyp]

You’ll want the Automatique 5015D 1140 52B/71B with satin brushed case and blue flinqué dial.

jup, that dial trumps the Ti one. Lovely!

[Toshk]

Nageurs de combat. Received today. Brand new from AD.

The best built diver I have ever tried! It is however too big. Brushed steel helps a bit, but not the under radar effect I was after.

[verv]

Thats very nice! and I don't think its too big at all.

[Toshk]

Hmm it does feel big. Probably to do with the fact I had a 35mm quartz as daily watch for three months :)

[verv]

Yes, BUT, 48 hours later and the other will feel small and the BP will be the new normal, sizewise.
Anyway if you don't like it give it to me. ;-)

[Toshk]

Wtf! My little seiko has gone 20 minutes slow! After losing just 2 seconds over 3 months.

Only realised after uploading picture.

Maybe its a sign to keep the FF :)

[Wallasey Runner]

That does not look too big, well it sort of looks big next to that tiddler, but looks fine on the wrist.

Lovely watch, give it a chance.

[Kash]

honestly, that BP is not too big for you. Yes its thick and you need to adjust to that, but it fits your wrist, zero overhang and if anything the strap curves nicely.

[verv]

Wtf! My little seiko has gone 20 minutes slow!

Still within seiko accuracy guidelines.

[Toshk]

Still within seiko accuracy guidelines.

Rubbish :). It was two seconds slow since April. Minute hand must have become loose...

[Toshk]

honestly, that BP is not too big for you. Yes its thick and you need to adjust to that, but it fits your wrist, zero overhang and if anything the strap curves nicely.

I have the wrist for big watches, but prefer them smaller tbh. Thought FF will wear smaller from what I read on here.

[Skyman]

That does not look too big, well it sort of looks big next to that tiddler, but looks fine on the wrist.

Lovely watch, give it a chance.

Absolutely.

[Toshk]

That does not look too big, well it sort of looks big next to that tiddler, but looks fine on the wrist.

Lovely watch, give it a chance.

Thanks. Will give it a try.

[Devonian]

Looks great on you Toshk.

[Toshk]

Looks great on you Toshk.

Cheers!

[beechcustom]

Yes, BUT, 48 hours later and the other will feel small and the BP will be the new normal, sizewise.
Anyway if you don't like it give it to me. ;-)

There's something to be said for this. My 37mm Grand Seiko has started to feel small since I've been wearing a 40mm Mark 18 all the time. 3 days in to wearing the GS again and it's back to 'perfect size'. I'm sure it works the other way too. That said, 45mm is bloody big in anyone's book.

[Skyman]

If you do end up keeping it, do register on-line with BP’s Circle of Connoisseurs. The main benefit is a three year extension to the warranty, making five years in total. For some reason this is not widely publicised.

[Toshk]

If you do end up keeping it, do register on-line with BP’s Circle of Connoisseurs. The main benefit is a three year extension to the warranty, making five years in total. For some reason this is not widely publicised.

Thanks for that! This is my first Blancpain but regularly receive their Le Brassus magazine. For about 12-13 years I think.

[Wallasey Runner]

If you do end up keeping it, do register on-line with BP’s Circle of Connoisseurs. The main benefit is a three year extension to the warranty, making five years in total. For some reason this is not widely publicised.

Thanks for this, must get mine registered

[Skyman]

Thanks for this, must get mine registered

I guess we are supposed to keep it quiet. A secret of the “Circle” - which I have already broken!

[Umbongo]

One other thing - the ‘Only Watch’ version shows its entirely possible to do these watches in non faux lume as well and still look fab....





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

and

I've never disliked Blancpain as such... But that's the first one I can say l really like!