Blancpain Leman Watches

Born out of the successful partnership between Blancpain and Lamborghini, the new Blancpain Super Trofeo Chronograph Watch was the name on everybody's lips this year after the exquisite timepiece was introduced on the market. The idea of combining two brands of equal notoriety into creating a hybrid of their fruitful imagination has been worldwide appreciated as the result, the new Blancpain Super Trofeo Chronograph Watch, represents a product fully dedicated to proficiency and innovation. The watch was created to celebrate the automobile championship sponsored by Blancpain and Lamborghini, called the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, which includes 6 major events in which famous racing cars are competing for the big prize. The watch represents the tribute paid to this outstanding event and was introduced at Baselworld 2009, where the watch was regarded as the highest statement of technical innovation and original design. Available in only 300 pieces, the new Blancpain Super Trofeo Chronograph Watch borrows some of the features specific to the Lamborghini cars, features denoting the core values of the Lamborghini brand: speed, power and masculinity. All black, the design of this watch is impressive and it's usually appealing to those interested in action, dynamism and sports. Definitely appropriate for the most active of us, the new Blancpain Super Trofeo Chronograph Watch has an exceptional design which hints to an even more exceptional interior mechanism. The mechanism is represented by a self-winding Calibre F 185 mechanical movement, with an additional flyback function. The power reserve generated by such mechanism is around 40 hours, while the watch's water resistance is of 100 meters. The movement also provides the watch with the traditional functions of any respectable watch, date function, hour, minute and second functions, and also the previously mentioned, flying chronograph function. The case of the new Blancpain Super Trofeo Chronograph Watch measures 43.5 mm in diameter and it's crafted of DLC treated stainless steel. Every case bears an individual number inscribed on the back of it, as the collection only numbers 300 pieces. Regarding its dial's features, we can mention the date window located at the 6 o'clock position, the three symmetrical sub-dials, and the oversized Arabic numerals at 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock. The Arabic numerals are red-colored to contrast with the black design, giving the impression of a sporty appearance. The strap chosen by the Blancpain's designers has also found its inspiration in the Lamborghini cars as it's crafted from the same material as the seats of a Lamborghini. Unique and ***, the strap is very resistant and comfortable and it's fitted with a clasp made of stainless steel. This exceptional Blancpain Super Trofeo Chronograph Watch comes in a beautiful box, adding a touch of distinction to the watch and also merit to the Blancpain and Lamborghini brands.

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.