I work with my hands, use tools all day long and I wear a gold Villeret Blancpain as my everyday watch. It is incredibly accurate, people notice it especially in my line of work where Timex is the go to watch BUT they have no clue what I'm wearing nor what a Blancpain is. Isn't beautiful?
As always a great video. The GMT version is fantastic....elegant, functional with a beautiful dial where the simplicity just accentuates its class! Thank you!
Very nice indeed! Simple and elegant, yet beautifully finished. A good alternative to a Calatrava. And love the natural surroundings especially that bubbling stream. What a relaxing civilized place to work.
the entire Vallée de Joux is a relaxing place. Perfect for watchmakers and also creatives... Nature inspires you... It is worth a visit not only due to the various watch manufacturers (Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre - just to name some) there...
The Blancpain Villeret Extra Plate is a wonderful and elegant watch... 40 mm in diameter and just 7.39 mm thick... The watch is powered by the hand-wound calibre "11A4B" and offers 95 hours (!) of power reserve... Do you own it or are you interested to buy it?
I own it but I can not find any information or expert’s options about it. Some people commented I should buy VC or JLC but I chose this for my dress watch. I am truly enjoying it. Thank you! I love your channel. It is amazing that you meet and visit many prestigious and respectful people in the world of horology.
Yes, Blancpain make some very nice dress watches, don't they? Maybe these are a good option for someone (like me!) who couldn't quite justify the prices charges by A.Lange und Söhne for a single watch? (The Blancpain movement would still be genuine haute horology, I think.)
The problem is resale and maintenance. Both which tank their resale value. In contrast, patek holds much better value- often exceeding new price as second hand...
Belisarius Not all PATEK PHILIPPE watches resell for a higher price only some. The same applies for BLANCPAIN... In terms of maintenance both brands offer an exceptional worldwide service, so there is no reason to worry...
I like blanpainc but only in secondary market,i find the same rolex in gold for only 3500$ in 33mm....same price than an omega riche ville in gold,so i prefer the blanpainc bjt new,toooo expensive,and more in gold
I work with my hands, use tools all day long and I wear a gold Villeret Blancpain as my everyday watch. It is incredibly accurate, people notice it especially in my line of work where Timex is the go to watch BUT they have no clue what I'm wearing nor what a Blancpain is. Isn't beautiful?
A Blancpain reflects style, is a watch for a connoisseur … BRAVO! May your Villeret always show you HAPPY seconds, minutes and hours…
Amazingly high quality and informative video as usual
Thank so much for the positive feedback! I am glad you liked the watches and our video...
As always a great video. The GMT version is fantastic....elegant, functional with a beautiful dial where the simplicity just accentuates its class! Thank you!
That’s the antidote to all GMT sport watches ... When elegance and style join in ...
These Blancpains are absolutely gorgeous! So thin, so elegant. Bravo Blancpain and Bravo Alexander!
First of all: Bravo BLANCPAIN 👏
Pro trick: you can watch series at kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.
@Jerry Benjamin definitely, I've been watching on KaldroStream for months myself =)
Very nice indeed! Simple and elegant, yet beautifully finished. A good alternative to a Calatrava. And love the natural surroundings especially that bubbling stream. What a relaxing civilized place to work.
the entire Vallée de Joux is a relaxing place. Perfect for watchmakers and also creatives... Nature inspires you... It is worth a visit not only due to the various watch manufacturers (Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre - just to name some) there...
Thank you! Very nice informative video. What do you think about Blancpain’ dress watches? Especially, 6605.
The Blancpain Villeret Extra Plate is a wonderful and elegant watch... 40 mm in diameter and just 7.39 mm thick... The watch is powered by the hand-wound calibre "11A4B" and offers 95 hours (!) of power reserve... Do you own it or are you interested to buy it?
I own it but I can not find any information or expert’s options about it. Some people commented I should buy VC or JLC but I chose this for my dress watch. I am truly enjoying it. Thank you! I love your channel. It is amazing that you meet and visit many prestigious and respectful people in the world of horology.
@@hankim6576 Be proud of you Blancpain unique watch! No other offers 95 hours of power reserve. Blancpain really masters the ultra-thin!!
@@WatchAdvisor Thank you for the nice comments. I hope that more people know about your work and efforts. Best regards!!
Nice video mate.
Tim Girian Tim, Thank you for the feedback!
Hello Mr. Lintz, when new Longines collection comming up?
I did not see the novelties yet ... still on the to-do-list
Yes, Blancpain make some very nice dress watches, don't they? Maybe these are a good option for someone (like me!) who couldn't quite justify the prices charges by A.Lange und Söhne for a single watch? (The Blancpain movement would still be genuine haute horology, I think.)
Jay Burgess Yes, Blancpain manufactures Haute Horlogerie movements and yes Blancpain watches also rank among the very best ones ...
The problem is resale and maintenance. Both which tank their resale value. In contrast, patek holds much better value- often exceeding new price as second hand...
Belisarius Not all PATEK PHILIPPE watches resell for a higher price only some. The same applies for BLANCPAIN... In terms of maintenance both brands offer an exceptional worldwide service, so there is no reason to worry...
Never wrote that all Pateks; the million dollar can drop to 300,000. but nowhere near the complexity of a blancpain repair
Belisarius What exactly do you mean with “the complexity of a Blancpain repair”?
I like blanpainc but only in secondary market,i find the same rolex in gold for only 3500$ in 33mm....same price than an omega riche ville in gold,so i prefer the blanpainc bjt new,toooo expensive,and more in gold
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Keep us posted if you once buy one…
One fathom is roughly 1.82 metres.
One knot, 1.85. Just for metrics.
1:38 why is there a IIII where IV should be?
It's the watchmakers 4. It is tradition, dunno why though
That’s the way it was done at Blancpain for decades now. Why? Maybe aesthetics...
Its done like that for symmetry, mainly a horological theme
BRASIL OK.
You mean with Blancpain in Brasil everything is ok?
They are very nice watches, but far too expensive.
I must disagree… Definitely not to expensive…
That GMT can easily be had from authorized mail order dealers for almost 50% off list. ex: Ashford.
Very German?
He's Austrian.
The style of the watch.
It’s a pure design that offers perfect readability
Like a nomos.
Put these watches up against comparative nomos