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Watch fans after a timepiece which holds a classic value may be interested in a new product from Blancpain.Entitled the Leman Quantieme Perpetuel Flyback, the device has impressed a critic at the Watch Observer enough to earn it a rating of 67 out of 100.They noted: "On this Leman, the slightly powdered white dial, the polished and chamfered markers, and even the paint job are all very delicately executed with beautiful technique."Timepiece enthusiasts looking for a device with plenty of data to read may also want to check out this Blancpain watch, as its dial is decorated in nine hands and a disc.Some features displayed through these indicators include the current day, date and month, as well as a moon phase sub-dial.Finishing off this fashion watch is an elegant steel strap, which is "aesthetically consistent with the overall look of the watch", according to the news source.Recently, Blancpain unveiled the Villeret Demi-Fuseau Horaire, a timepiece which allows users to set the second time zone in half-hour increments – perfect for a traveller of the globe, Watch Time reported.

Thankfully we are no where near Valentine’s day – yet. The oft-hyped holiday strikes fear into the hearts of many men poised with the daunting task of offering their mate not only the perfect gift, but the perfect day. Swiss Blancpain gives men another reason to worry with the 2011 version of their “Saint Valentin” watch for Valentine’s day. The 2011 watch is very classic in style, and even the iconic Blancpain features are subdued. The watch is a triple calendar style with moon phase. Meaning it has an annual calendar complication, the time with a subsidiary seconds dial, and a smiling moon phase indicator.The watch is mostly white in tone, with a 35mm wide steel case, bezel lined with 49 diamonds, more diamonds on the mother-of-pearl dial, and two hearts. No Valentine’s day watch can resist the inclusion of red hearts! The first is used as the hand on the date indicator dial on the watch face, and other other is a bit higher-end on the luxury scale being a heart-shaped ruby located on the bezel at the 12 o’clock position.Blancpain includes their in-house made Calibre 6763 automatic movement that is visible through the sapphire caseback window. A watch like this feels like a men’s model turned femme – which inherently it is. The watch doesn’t exclude girliness, but it rather a stately gift for a mature and sophisticated woman (that has a penchant for fine mechanical watches). Blancpain will make only 99 pieces of this 2011 Saint Valentin watch and it should be available early next year. Interestingly enough, it comes in a box that is little locked treasure chest. There is an accompanying white gold heart (wearing a corset) that is opened to reveal the key. Personally I would want a written letter from her saying that whatever is in the box will satisfy her Valentine’s day expectations.