Blancpains Big Date has a special charm... - Blancpain

Blancpain's Big Date has a special charm...

which is they instant operation: the disks switch within a fraction of a second. The mechanism is a bit power hungry, thus the power reserve is rated less than the standard movement (note: 'rated' in italics since it might run much longer than the indicated power reserve, its just not guaranteed). Here we have a very special example, the Tourbillon Big Date Transparence (Ref. 2825-3600-53B) which is rated for 7 days instead of 8:

While we are with special version - here is one for the girls (Ref. 2825-4963-55B, with a patended gem setting technique):

The stone are set in rails with balls, thus giving the impression of floating without cramps between them - very elegant:

Eye candies for the weekend!

Cheers,
Magnus

Recommended Big Date Models?

By: mdschwartz : July 28th, 2010-22:06

What do you recommend among the Big Date models, with/without bracelet, chrono or non-chrono, sport or dress, stainless steel. Price not a problem. Also, are the recommended models now available? I am waiting to receive the Blancpain catalog, but don't kn...

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By: gazoz : July 28th, 2010-22:56

if money is not an issue i would look at better brands than Blancpain i think there is so much better out there like AP or PP, UN even GO or Pam just MO let us know what you choose

Like two models of the Blancpain

By: mdschwartz : July 29th, 2010-20:38

Thanks, Gazoz. I don't know anything about Blancpain. From surfing the internet, I have an impression that Blancpain is very good. I like the Leman Ultra Slim and the 2885 Flyback chrono, both with Big Date feature. But I will check out the other makes th...

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