Blancpain
Founded in 1735, Blancpain is known for its traditional watchmaking and the Fifty Fathoms diving watch.
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Blancpain claims to be the world's oldest watch brand. The Fifty Fathoms, introduced in 1953, was one of the first modern diving watches.
What Makes Blancpain Stand Out?
- World's oldest watch brand
- Creator of the first modern diving watch
- Commitment to mechanical watchmaking
- Strong focus on traditional techniques
- Complete in-house manufacturing
- Rich heritage and tradition
- Limited production numbers
Why People Love (and Hate) Blancpain
- Rich historical significance
- Commitment to mechanical watchmaking
- Exceptional finishing and craftsmanship
- Strong investment value for rare pieces
- Excellent customer service
- Distinctive design language
- Strong secondary market performance
- Some models can be difficult to obtain
- High price point for basic models
- Limited availability of sports watches
- Some collectors find the designs too traditional
- Complex pieces require regular maintenance
- Limited brand recognition compared to competitors
- Swatch Group ownership may limit independence
Notable Models
Fifty Fathoms
New Price
$15,000 - $20,000
Used Price
$12,000 - $18,000
Used prices are 20% - 10% lower than new
The world's first modern diving watch, introduced in 1953. Features a unidirectional rotating bezel, luminescent markers, and water resistance to 300 meters. The latest generation includes the improved 1315 movement with 120-hour power reserve.
Villeret
New Price
$10,000 - $15,000
Used Price
$8,000 - $12,000
Used prices are 20% - 20% lower than new
The brand's classic dress watch collection, named after Blancpain's original home. Features traditional watchmaking techniques, including hand-guilloché dials and hand-engraved movements. The latest generation includes models with complications like perpetual calendars and tourbillons.
L-evolution
New Price
$20,000 - $30,000
Used Price
$15,000 - $25,000
Used prices are 25% - 17% lower than new
A modern collection featuring innovative materials and complications. Includes models with tourbillons, chronographs, and annual calendars. The latest generation features improved movements and enhanced finishing.