Blancpain - I like various versions ;)

I like various versions ;)

I really wanted to share here that I feel strange in that I like various versions with different executions I mean the first version from the masterpieces collection in Platinum is my absolute favouruite, and completely different in style, yet another one I am totally drawn to is the date tourbillon version from early 2000s...it is more about the overall product that comes out from the execution that matters, rather than just the technique and style of execution, to me..I can understand that some people may have completely partial taste to certain sty;es due to their artistic credentials...I also do not think that being easier or simpler would be a consideration in a skeletonization at this high level...I think all the shown styles would be equally technically and artistically big achievements as at this level I do not think the artistic merit of the work would be compromised for styles...Is even thinking on these lines like comparing whether the work of a romantic era artist was tougher or higher in artistic merit than the work of a post modernist?

Amazing pieces and thanks for sharing

warm regards,

Asad

Villeret Squelette´s 8-Day, the latest ones from Basel 2013 and a view back to …

By: small-luxury-world : November 21st, 2013-03:42

some previous skeleton watches from Blancpain. The detail shown above is from a novelty in 2013, but more on this later. First I would like to look back to the 80s/90s ... at Blancpain. Lets start with the Ref. 0021 which was part ( none skeleton version...

Outstanding. The 6633 from 2012 is just outstanding!

By: amanico : November 24th, 2013-01:42

A superb work on the Cal 13 RO, which makes a great Watch! A Watch I totally ignored! Thanks for putting the lights on it. Well, the jewelled version is less, much less my taste, because it brings some bling to a Watch which is, in my opinion, perfect wit...

My pleasure, Nicolas.

By: small-luxury-world : November 26th, 2013-07:46

Superb skeletonisation with just a tiny omission...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : November 25th, 2013-10:04

… of not using the empty arch at 7 o'clock for a neat power reserve indication: Second: am I right in assuming that the gorgeous large rubies are a bit smaller on the skeleton? Nevertheless, they are used with great effect (thanks Oliver particularly for ...

There is a power reserve indication (of sorts)

By: jkingston : November 25th, 2013-10:43

Hi Magnus Although you are correct that there is no power reserve indication shown with a hand, there is a very usable substitute. Just look at the skeleton barrels! You can see the state of wind of the mainsprings. Voila! A power reserve indication witho...

I knew that Jeff...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : November 25th, 2013-12:06

(and I think I commented on this years ago in respect to the open barrel of the otherwise non-skeletonised Cal. 71), but my main comment was directed of making use of the arch at 7 o'clock (note: putting a PR hand there would require some kind of mechanic...

"the gorgeous large rubies"

By: small-luxury-world : November 26th, 2013-07:45

Magnus, I didn´t see it before to be honest. I agree, the large rubies are gorgeous. But for the skeleton I prefer the smaller ones :-) Thanks! Oliver

thanks for sharing

By: Simon S : June 18th, 2014-19:35

great pictures

I like various versions ;)

By: Asad A Awan : June 27th, 2014-08:11

I really wanted to share here that I feel strange in that I like various versions with different executions :) I mean the first version from the masterpieces collection in Platinum is my absolute favouruite, and completely different in style, yet another ...