Horological Meandering

Basel 2011 Novelty report Blancpain by Marcus Hanke So different can impressions be: At the sight of this year’s Basel novelties, my valued friend Magnus Bosse, long-time Blancpain intimate with many insights into the company’s traditions and decisions, l...  

some exciting developments! thx for sharing J

Blancpain is back! I hope they keep it up. These new models are very beautiful, it looks like Blancpain has a new speciality in GMT watches. Best I seen from Blancpain in a long time. Thanks for the post ! Cheers SamEE

Most of the designs are not to my taste but good finishing and some interesting complications. - SJX

I found this 2011 collection rather disappointing. Noy a bad year... but I haven't found a watch which makes me say "WOW!". Fx

Thanks Marcus, I still have a Blancpain from early 90s (days of JCB) and love it. I am hoping to expand it one day. Ken This message has been edited by KIH on 2011-05-16 16:05:40

Thanks Marcus for the update that I missed: A mechanical dual time zone watch that can cope with the quirky Indian standard and Crazy Chavez (Venezuela) half-hour difference from the 24-hour "universal" divisions. I wished I travelled as much as I used to...