It includes all the well-known watch complications, as well as many exclusives, such as the Traditional Chinese Calendar and the Manufacture’s carrousel watches. ![]() The dials are luminous, the hands refined, often in the shape of hollowed-out sage leaves. It is characterised by innovative mechanisms housed in sleek, double-stepped cases. Villeret is Blancpain’s classic collection. It asserts a “50s” style through a large part of its aesthetic aspects, from the layout of the counters on the dial, to the shape of the luminescent hands and hour markers, not to mention the “piston” type chronograph pushers or the “glass box” sapphire crystal. The Air Command brilliantly echoes Blancpain’s foray into the field of aviation chronographs. It is inspired by a flyback chronograph from the mid-1950s that was highly sought after as it was produced in limited quantities. ![]() The Air Command collection is recent, but also has its roots in Blancpain’s history. The Fifty Fathoms is also the catalyst for Blancpain’s commitment to ocean preservation. With its water resistance, robust doubled-sealed crown, self-winding movement, contrasting dark dial with luminescent indications, unidirectional rotating bezel and anti-magnetic protection, the Fifty Fathoms has become an indispensable instrument for divers on their underwater missions. Launched in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms is the first modern diver’s watch. Hosted at Jolie’s The Big Top, the venue was specially set up to highlight the identity and aesthetic attributes of each of the Brand’s lines, including the legendary Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch, the Air Command aviation chronograph, the classic Villeret, the dainty Ladybird models and the one-of-a-kind Métiers d’Art pieces. Time Avenue, an independent family business which has been run with passion for the past 24 years, reflects Blancpain’s own passion, as well as its authenticity and watchmaking mastery perpetuated for more than 280 years with the same quest for excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and technical innovation. The prestigious and pioneering Swiss watchmaker Blancpain showcased its ancestral craftsmanship and technical expertise in creating state-of-the-art watch mechanisms – here’s a brief look at its historic horology.īlancpain is proud to showcase its exceptional horological know-how in collaboration with Time Avenue, a sound, longtime partner which contributed to strengthening the brand’s presence in India. ![]() On Sunday, 27th November, Time Avenue and Blancpain invited VIP guests to enjoy a captivating immersion in the watchmaker’s collections of watches.
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