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Watch fans who carry out a lot of travelling to foreign countries may be interested in a new Blancpain timepiece.Called the Villeret Demi-Fuseau Horaire, the product distinguishes itself on the market thanks to the ability for buyers to set the second time zone in half-hour increments, according to Watch Time.There are a series of countries which use half-hour, or offset, time zones, with India, Canada and Australia a few of these. As a result, those travelling to these countries may be able to benefit with this watch.Setting the time is *** too, thanks to a crown allowing adjustment of the date, reference time and second time zone. Furthermore, those who correct the reference time will see that everything else alters automatically, *** for a *** watch design.The face also displays a sleek date window at the six o'clock position and a day and night indicator for the reference time located near the nine o'clock location.Watch Luxus has also been impressed with the Blancpain timepiece, noting: "The subtly engine-turned opaline dial is enhanced by red gold hour-markers, and the watch is fitted with an alvazel-lined leather strap."

The Forbidden City of Beijing is the home of the Palace Museum which is something of a mecca for art and international culture. In this museum, you will find a highly impressive collection of national treasures. A great honor of representing contemporary watchmaking art in the Palace Museum has been bestowed upon Blancpain. This is the world's oldest watch brand and it is only apt that the privilege of showcasing the first and only modern wristwatch should be Blancpain's. Blancpain knows what an honor this is and has developed a unique, one of a kind version of its Carrousel Volant Une Minute. This was revealed in an official donation ceremony held at the Palace Museum. Blancpain Qiankun Carrousel technical details according to the press are : "Blancpain has created a one-of-a-kind version of its remarkable karussel watch, christened the Blancpain Qiankun Carrousel. This collection wristwatch is crafted from 18-carat white gold. Its half-open worked opaline dial depicts the "Yin and Yang" symbol and reveals the noble, restrained architecture of the entirely hand-decorated movement. The partially hollowed hour and minute hands are dagger-shaped, while a round dial opening at 12 o'clock highlights the stunning intricacy of the karussel.The back of the 43.5 mm-diameter case is inscribed with the words "The Palace Museum" and "Pi��ce Unique". Through the sapphire crystal, one may admire the oscillating weight specially designed for this model and bearing the inscriptions "1735", and the names "Qianlong" and "Blancpain". These inscriptions commemorate a striking coincidence in the history of Blancpain and that of the Forbidden City: 1735, the date Blancpain was founded, also witnessed the coronation of the Chinese emperor Qianlong. At the centre of the oscillating weight, the exquisitely and accurately drawn depiction of the Forbidden City serves as an eloquent reminder of the inseparable tie between this exceptional watch and the showcase in which it will now shine.The Carrousel Volant Une Minute by Blancpain is a vivid reflection of the innovative strength and pioneering spirit of the Manufacture in Le Brassus.