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Blancpain FF Autentication Question
Hello all,
About 5 years ago I was fortunately enough to locate and purchase a beautiful Blancpain FF 3,6,9, 12 Rotomatic (serial No 132X), however I was now wondering whether it might be worth sending it to Blancpain to get authentication papers for it.
I personally have no questions with its authenticity having purchased the watch from a respected French collector and having done a huge amount of due diligence (including a thumbs-up from Pierrec Leroi at Blanpain (after seeing photos of the watch), but was interested in the thoughts of the forum.
Also I have never seen a BBFF with an un-plated rotor, so is this something which needs to be fixed or left as is.
Your thoughts would be most welcome. Many thanks
Andy
Blancpain FF Autentication Question
Hello all, About 5 years ago I was fortunately enough to locate and purchase a beautiful Blancpain FF 3,6,9, 12 Rotomatic (serial No 132X), however I was now wondering whether it might be worth sending it to Blancpain to get authentication papers for it. ...
I would have liked to see close ups of the dial.
I never saw a rotor like this, but that doesn't mean it didn't exist. Best, Nicolas
Congrats to this beautyful FF
I have to check my fotos. I can remember to have seen unplated rotors. Best regards Stephan
Watch look super nice and super clean!
I would not be too concerned about the rotor. Can i get a few photo of your watch-deco box. Did your watch come from Watch-deco? Thanks Brian
Blancpain Update
Many thanks to those who responded. I will try to get some better photos tomorrow. In respect to the watch-deco box, the previous owner was a good friend of Rene Bruyeron who "initiated" him into the world of Blancpain and supplied him with a number of Bl...
More information
Firstly my apologies - my photographic skills have not improved. In respect to the Box - it measures 90mm x 90mm x 50mm. The top has a silver "brushed aluminum effect" .. As for the watch a few more pictures of the watch. In respect to condition, it reall...
1968 Milspec1 Demo glow.
Here is a shot after I shined a bright light at my Demo for a couple of seconds. Glow quickly goes out. 100% original untouched watch. Best, Adam ...
Additional Dial Shot
Hi I managed to find a better shot of the dial. I fhis helps. BP have agreed to collect the watch on Monday. All very exciting ...
Thanks for posting photos of your box.
When i purchased my first tr-900 nine years ago i contacted Rene Bruyeron and he gave me the thumb up on the watch. He was a great guy and alway appreciated his feedback. He is missed by many people. Brian
UPDATE - The results are in
Its is with some relief that yesterday I was advised by Blancpain, that my watch was 100% authentic. They did identify a number of issues with the movement. It was dry and they saw signs of some mechanical wear, hands had been refurbished at some point in...
Many thanks
Fear not. I did ask BP whether they could replate the rotor, alas they refused unless the watch was completely services (including decom process), which I would not allow. Happy days indeed.
You might reconsider whether to plate the rotor.
That is an interesting part of the watch's history as apparently confirmed by BP. It can always be done later but I can't see it affecting value. Bill
Replating
Andy, I am curious. Did BP state what material the rotor would be plated with?