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Blancpain Tornek Rayville.

A last photo of the TR 900. For the moment. Best, Nicolas
5d
By: amanico
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amanico
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Blancpain TR 900 under the sun of Aix en Provence.

A delight and an extreme joy to own such a watch. Best, Nicolas
8d
By: amanico
14
amanico
595

Aaah, I neglected the idea of AM as Anti Magnetic because to me, it didn't make sense to " double " this mention on the case back... Now, as for the chronology,

I would rather say that the TR went first, in 1964 and in 1966, then the AM and the rejected Bronze ( on this last one, we agree ). For me, but it is just a guess as I didn't find any documentation to prove it, the AM came just after the TR. Same case, pr
6M
By: amanico
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amanico
3694

AM = Anti Magnetic

I am pretty sure, but not Antimagentic as already stated on the cb referring to the movement protection against magnetism by means of an antimagnetic soft iron cover absorbing magnetism. AM refers to the non-magnetic signature of the whole watch. The case
6M
By: amanico
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amanico
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Some old shots of my former TR 900.

It will be time to show my new one... Best, Nicolas
8M
By: amanico
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amanico
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act III: Where did they find the inspiration?

We discussed the " Act III " many times lately, and we know that Blancpain took inspiration from a vintage Blancpain, but which one? Many said that it was the Bronze Milspec. They are partially true. To be more correct and precise, it is a Bronze Milspec,
8M
By: amanico
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amanico
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A 41st TR 900 has just been added in the census!

Nice specimen, even if the crown is not correct. And that the text is wrong about the surviving specimens ( not 30 remaining, as this census demonstrates it )... Credit Phillips.
1Y
By: amanico
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amanico
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Blancpain Tornek Rayville TR 900 .

Just a part of my " bank of photos " about this reference... More than 270 photos of TR 900! This hobby of ours is crazy! Best, Nicolas
2Y
By: amanico
10
amanico
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Two special Vintage Fifty Fathoms GTG.

Each time with a different friend. Here with my Spanish friend: Here we have two TR 900, A Milspec UDT, another Military Milspec( with the craze on the plexy ), one AM, a Pakistani Milspec, a Bronze, and a very special Rotomatic Incabloc. among other thin
2Y
By: amanico
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Subexplorer
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Blancpain Tornek Rayville TR 900.

One of the last photos of my Ex TR 900. Which I would call " the missed train ".
2Y
By: amanico
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amanico
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