Blancpain WatchesBlancpain is one of the most highly revered names in watch history; a company long on history and innovation. Imer Blancpain made watches in the 17th century. His great grandson, Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, born in 1963, now runs the company.
The watch company has continued to make history, for example, prototyping the first automatic winding mechanism in 1926 and achieving two world firsts in 1989: creating the world's slimmest chronograph and the first automatic winding split-second chronograph in watch making history.
In 1970, the watch firm was acquired by SSIH and became part of the Swatch group.
Warranty
Blancpain offers a two year manufacturer's warranty.
Blancpain Product Line
The Blancpain Series 2100 watch (model 2100 1127 11) is stainless steel with automatic winding and a round, waterproof case. Its suggested retail price is $3,750.
The Tourbillon Rattrapante Chronograph watch (model 218-9F1-3427-0001) features automatic winding and comes in a limited series of 99 pieces. The casing and band are platinum. The face features a white dial with white Roman numerals and a window to view the tourbillon escapement. The retail price is $132,000.
The Blancpain 2100 watch (model 2102-1127-11) features a stainless steel case and bracelet, a white dial with Roman numerals, automatic winding movements, date display and it is water resistant to 100 meters. Suggested Price: $6,100.
The Blancpain Ultra-Slim Women's Watch has an 18 kt gold case, a self-winding movement, a sapphire back and an alligator strap. Suggested retail price: $8100.
Other Blancpain Series
Le Brassus is the name of a region in the heart of traditional Swiss watchmaking and a series of Blancpain's boldest designs. These are very intricate in movement with discreet design.
The "Villeret" Collection bears the name of Blancpain's birthplace and its designs typify Blancpain's roots-fine lines, trim faces and sleek case profiles.
The Léman designs are contemporary, created with today's busy traveler in mind.
Blancpain also features several other collections.
