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Magnus (Moderator)
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Tuesday 15 April 2008 10:17:33 pm
BLANCPAIN BASEL NEWS 3: Blancpain presents the 'Speed Command'!
Dear All:
this one came not entirely as a surprise and clearly is an add-on to the highly successful 50 Fathoms collection:
The Blancpain Speed Command
Offering refreshing (and for a Blancpain rather unusual) colours and case materials like DLC (diamond-like carbon, extremely scratch resistant) and carbon dials, it represents a modernist approach to incorporate 'above-sea' sports themes next to the divers line. Everything else being equal to the 50 Fathoms, the series is powered by the tried and tested Cal. 185F column-wheel Flyback movement, in this case visible through a glass back:
The watch has much to offer for the eyes, which cannot stop to marvel on the various structures, shapes and surfaces:
For the astute Blancpain connoisseur, the new hands are a true departure from the classic Blancpain line, and are a true homage to supercars. This connection is reinforced by - what else? - the tachymetre scale enabling to measure you speed precisely:
If orange is not exactly your taste, Blancpain has an alternative: the yellow Speed Command:
Please note: The watches presented here are still prototypes. Details might change until serial production. One indication is the different design of the bezel seen in this two specimens.
Cheers,
Magnus
Technical Data Ref. 5785F-11D03-63:
Case: Stainless Steel, DLC-coated - Diameter 45 mm - Thickness 15,60 mm - Water-resistance 300 m - Between horns 23,00 mm
Movement: Cal. 185F - Diameter 26,2 mm - Thickness 5,50 mm - Power Reserve 40 h - Rubies 37 - Components 308 handfinished parts
Price: Ref. 5785F-11D03-63 (CHF 19.000.-). Also available with yellow numerals, bezel and strap stitching (ref. 5785F.A-11D03-63, CHF 19.000.-)
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