Blancpain

Finally bought my dream 40mm Blancpain Perpetual Calendar 2685F-1127-53B which is made of Stainless Steel but looks quite similiar to the Blancpain Masterpiece 1735 (Note: in my point of view) that I can never afford.  It is a new old stock and I am thinking of getting a X71 bracelet for it.   However, it will cost be more than US$2000 ..... a tough decision to make.

Here is the photo of the back of the 2685F:

 

My other Blancpain is my Stainless Steel Leman 2125-1130M-71 Tourbillion with X71 bracelet.

 

Although it is not the Desert Storm limited edition model but it ljust ooks exactly the same.  If I wear it with the leather strap and buckle, it is very hard to tell whether it is made of SS or 18K white gold.  I can wear it in all occasions or even during showers or under heavy downpour.

Due to my limited wrist time, I have sold my Leman Titanium / Red Gold Reveil GMT Alarm 2041-12A30-64B and Red Gold Villeret Perpetual Calendar 6057-3642-53B.  I am now a happy man and I guess I won't buy anymore Blancpain in the near future. 

 

would it be possible to switch the bracelet/strap between the two?

Thanks for sharing this duo.

Goh

Swatch Group told me that Blancpain HQ confirmed that the bracelets for these two models are not interchangeable.  The endpieces and case thickness are different as the case sizes are 38mm and 40mm.  I believe it may be more value for money to buy an used 40mm Air Command with bracelet for US$3000 to $4000 and sell the watch head locally (retain the X71 bracelet).  Furthermore, there is no discount offered for the bracelet.  Cheers.

An FF would round up the collection nicely ........ 3 would be an excellent crowd

Totally agreed.  I believe an used Blancpain 30th Anniversary Date Date Moonphase, the new Blancpain FF with Day Date Moonphase or new  Villeret Day Date Moonphase in half hunter case are all wonderful choices to complete the collection but they are either hard to find or very expensive $$.  I will wait until I get better discount...  Cheers.

Very nice duo.

A question though, with such nice watches what is your daily beater?

Cheers
Hans

Hello Hans:  As I require to drive to work by my car or motorcycle and it quite often rains in Hong Kong, my daily wearer(s) are mostly Rolex(s) ... SS Datejust Turnograph 116234 with jubilee bracelet, SS Submariner 16610LV and even a SS Rolex Date 1500 from my grandfather (60's).  If the weather permits, I will wear a 18038 yellow Rolex Day Date with a leather strap.   During my off days, Blancpain (my best favourite couple), Glashutte Original, Roger Dubuis and PP...  mostly in straps!  Cheers.

I wish you would share some pictures of some of your beauties

About the rain you are right. The last 2 times I was in HK did it rain more than heavily. But anyway I live HK.

Cheers

Hans

Hello Hans:  I think you mean you like Hong Kong, right?  Yes, summer is a bit too hot and rain quite frequently but is an ideal place for new / used watch shopping.  If you would like to come for the 3rd time, please let me know and I can bring you to all nice new / used watch shops here.  Cheers.

Hi JB, you are right, I LOVE Hong Kong

I love the culture, the heritage, the sorroundings, the way to do business (thats what I did there) and the shopping

I havent been shopping for watches in HK, but I did purchase a 85m fl 1,2 for my Canon SLR last time

Would love to go to HK soon and would really appreciate a guided tour into the watch shops in HK. Thanks for your kindness

Cheers

Hans