Face of the Blancpain L-evolution Tourbillion Grande Date

Blancpain reveals the newest edition to their stellar collection of watches, the L-evolution Tourbillion Grande Date Réserve de Marche sur Masse Oscillante.

The latest edition in the L-evolution collection by Blancpain, the Tourbillion Grande Data offers a new feature to the line. The Grande Date will feature a power reserve indicator not on the dial as normally the case in luxury watches, but on a subdial that will be displayed opposite the face of the watch. This allows for more room on the dial, which will allow for more functionality or simply for the dial to be more pleasing to the eye.

This breakthrough in luxury watches lets the owner know whether or not the watch needs to be wound at the most crucial times; before it is put on and after it is taken off. The power reserve is often on the main dial because it needs to be attached to two components near the main dial to know how much life is left in the main spring. What Blancpain has done is put the power reserve indicator on an oscillating weight, which makes it interdependent from the rest of the watch. Therefore, the power reserve dial can be displayed on the bottom of the dial rather than taking up space on the face of the dial.

The watch also comes with a seven day reserve of power before it needs to be wound. The movement of the watches intricate components can be seen through the sapphire crystal caseback. The watch also includes the Blancpain “flying” tourbillion to keep the watch accurate throughout the entirety of ownership and a double-disc large date mechanism.

The power reserve on Blancpain Tourbillion Grande Date

The watch is available in a red gold version or white. The L-evolution Tourbillion Grande Date offers the well know dial from the L-evolution collection, matching the color of the watch casing. The rubber-lined alligator leather strap completes the magnificent luxury watch and lets the owner know that comfort and performance were at the forefront of the watchmakers mind when the Tourbillion Grande Date was conceived.

This innovation allows for more functions or more room for great looking dials which Blancpain is known for. The L-evolution watches are top tier in luxury and the new power reserve indicator will only make them better. Anyone would be lucky enough to own such a fine timepiece.

New Blancpain Model for 2012

This new model introduced by Blancpain is a new trendy watch sure to attract many customers this year. While this time piece sticks to its most classic collection’s roots, this watch brings an original touch to the Blancpain family. Layers upon layers of translucent blue have been applied to the dial to add a beautiful depth effect.

The round white-gold case is a perfect size for most men, measuring at 40 millimeters in diameter. Within the case is an ultra-slim Calibre 7663Q which contains 244 parts and 32 jewels to create a three day power reserve function. The straight minute and hour hands point to roman numeral hour indicators. The hands contain the great feature of self-winding movement. The curvy hand that is displayed in this watch is the serpentine date pointer. One will notice that on the bottom half of the watch there is a section for retrograde seconds. To protect the dial, the case is encompassed in sapphire scratch resistant crystal. A great feature of this watch is that it is water resistant in up to 100 feet of water, making this time piece very desirable for a day of water sports at the lake or that big summer cruise. The band is alligator leather with alzavel lining, designed for comfort. The strap contains a folding clasp to ensure that this fancy time piece will be secured to your wrist at all times. The color of the strap is a gorgeous deep blue, matching the dial perfectly.

The classic style and simplicity this watch contains makes it the perfect time piece for just about any occasion. The elegance of this watch makes it perfect for formal parties or those weekend-long business trips. With a new hot watch like this, one is sure to be the center of attention at any event.

Pros

• New Blancpain model
• Water resistant in up to 100 feet of water
• Sapphire scratch resistant crystal
• Serpentine date pointer
• Retrograde second counter
• Three day power reserve
• Comfortable
• Average size for most men

If you are genuinely interested in purchasing this luxurious watch, it is best to do so through an authorized Blancpain dealer or store. Designer watches are one of the most counterfeited items on the internet, it’s always better to be safe, rather than sorry!

Blancpain's romantic Saint-Valentin watch for 2012

Written by: Vanessa Formato

How do you show the woman who has everything how much she means to you? It’s certainly a challenging dilemma. Hot on the heels of the winter holidays, the early months of the year can be a stressful time for couples in love. Valentine’s Day comes up quickly and one must think carefully to create a special day year after year. Blancpain has made a tradition of relieving some of the worry by offering beautiful limited edition luxury watches with true love in mind, and 2012 will be no different as the watch brand releases its 2012 Saint-Valentin watch.

The 2012 edition was announced on Blancpain’s website earlier this January. The timepiece includes dozens of precious stones and crisp white gold. The watch’s face displays three delicate, in-laid mother of pearl hearts that will surely stop yours. The heart motif also adorns the watch’s hands, where a small red heart adds a splash of festive, feminine color. If you believe that the details can take a piece of jewelry to the next level, you will find that this year’s Saint-Valentin watch goes above and beyond your expectations.

Blancpain describes the watch as pairing “the refined aesthetics of the Blancpain Women collection” with “the subtlety of a flyback chronograph.” This a piece for a woman that will not only love its chic appearance but also appreciate the complex underpinnings of the machine. This is a watch that is not just for looks, but for performance as well.

The 2012 Saint-Valentin watch will not be available to everyone: only 14 of these exquisite pieces will be produced, making it an even more precious gift if you have the quick reflexes and disposable income to nab one for your loved one. Plus, you can guarantee that this is a gift of the utmost quality: Blancpain boasts that each watch is made by a single watchmaker and that, due to their dedication to their craft, they only produce a relatively small number of watches each year. There is no such thing as a lemon when it comes to Blancpain products.

Blancpain has a certain flair for celebrating the little things in life. The brand has released special edition watches for everything from Valentine’s Day to the Year of the Dragon, and the creative team does not seem to be running out of inspiration any time soon. The special Valentine’s Day watches have been a well-loved tradition at the company for years.

This Saint-Valentin Chronograph 2012 is only available in Blancpain stores and releases on February 14, 2012.

All Blancpain watches are works of excellence and decadence. The L-Evolution collection has three recognizable design elements: a sporty 43.5mm case with double-stepped sides, oversized numerals, and multi-level skeletonized dials. So when launching a new watch within the L-Evolution collection, called the Moon Phase 8 Jours watch, the changes made were not huge. The 43.5mm case is newly designed and comes in 18K red gold or stainless steel. The watch face can be matched with either a strap or bracelet. The watch features the complete calendar with moon phase complication.

The Blancpain L-evolution Moon Phase 8 Jours watch runs on the brand new, self-winding Calibre 66R9. The classic complete calendar features a rotating moon phase indicator found at the 6 o’clock position. The day and month are located below the 12 o’clock position. Here, there is also a semi-circular cutout for the 8-day power reserve indicator.

The Blancpain L-evolution Moon Phase 8 Jours watch is a sophisticated looking timepiece with a Cotes-de-Geneve pattern, and two extra large Roman numerals at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. The hands and hour markers are made in polished gold and give off a luminescent feel.

For well over 250 years, Blancpain has been committed to manufacturing watches of excellence. Blancpain watches for men and women are a manifestation of passion for watchmaking, high-art, and a devotion to tradition.