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Nothing more than an educated guess...

 

assumptions:

1.) each case shape/dimension has its dedicated end link. Note that same diameter is not enough, as the case band itself might differ in inclination.
2.) rule of thumb: if collection & case dimensions (diameter, lug width, thickness) match the end links will likely be the same

Thus in this case:

Blancpain Flyback Ref. 2185:
Diameter: 38 mm
Lug Width: 20 mm
Height: 12.5 mm

Blancpain TimeZone Ref. 2150:
Diameter: 38 mm
Lug Width: 20 mm
Height: 10.5 mm

I think this seals the deal - or prevents it in this case (pun intended...)!

I sorry for not being able to offer a more satisfying answer. However, Blancpain is known for its excellent bracelets which fit like a second skin ot the case. The different end links are the price to pay for the superb alignment case/bracelet.

Cheers (and enjyo your Blancpain!),
Magnus

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New member, starting with a question

 
By: blau : February 23rd, 2014-13:37
Hello to fellow Blancpain lovers and, I trust, Blancpain lovers who know more about their Blancpains than I do. I'm currently wearing, and loving, a Leman Flyback, 2185. It looks great on the strap, but I got the chance to try one on on that beautiful -71...  

Head spinning now if it was about a Rolex end link..Paging (Magnus / Markus)

 
By: Bill : February 23rd, 2014-17:22
I could give six options. I tried a little research my self figuring I could count on my google searching skills. No luck. Like Aminco said we need a couple of the experts to chime in. Bill

I'm proud of my online research skills...

 
By: blau : February 23rd, 2014-17:29
So if the answer turns out to be findable through google search, I'll be embarrassed. I couldn't find anything.

My strategy was to try and find and compare case size

 
By: Bill : February 23rd, 2014-17:52
Case thickness was not easy to pin down. I did land on your you post via google so I felt like a cat chasing his tail. I guess they index pretty quickly. I am probably completely off the mark. LeMan Flyback Chronograph : 2185F.1130.71 Width: 38 mm / Heigh...  

When it comes to Leman cases and the x-71 ...

 
By: small-luxury-world : February 23rd, 2014-23:42
most of the time you have different endlinks. There are a few exceptions, but I can´t remember them at the moment. Will check my database, but I am not confident in your case. Anyway, you have a great watch and unfortunately we don´t see it that often tho... 

ask BP through their 'contact us' page on their website..

 
By: aardvarkbark : February 24th, 2014-05:21
...they've always been good about getting back to me. If you are in the US, you can call Swatch Group's Prestige Brands Service Center in Secaucus NJ too.

Just got off the phone with Blancpain.

 
By: blau : February 24th, 2014-08:41
The answer is no. The 2185 case is thicker than the 2150 case, so the bracelet uses different end pieces.

Nothing more than an educated guess...

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : February 24th, 2014-08:42
assumptions: 1.) each case shape/dimension has its dedicated end link. Note that same diameter is not enough, as the case band itself might differ in inclination. 2.) rule of thumb: if collection & case dimensions (diameter, lug width, thickness) matc... 

Thanks for the reply anyway! And yes, you bet I'm enjoying it.

 
By: blau : February 24th, 2014-08:45
It's gotten me into a bit of a Blancpain frenzy the last couple of months, as well as a bit of a smaller watch frenzy. (A reading and picture-looking frenzy that is. I haven't bought anything since I picked this up at the beginning of November)

Hi and welcome

 
By: pingtsai : February 27th, 2014-19:30
Sorry to hear the bracelet didn't work out. Perhaps it just means that there is a more ideal watch with a bracelet in your future. :)