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Blancpain Aqualung (Red Gold) Stopped, Again. View entire thread - PCS on Oct 8, 2004, 2:10 PM

Atypical on both counts although. . . - Jack Forster on Oct 8, 2004, 2:21 PM

Gee that sounds awful. I don't have the technical background, but - Marcel Philippe on Oct 8, 2004, 5:08 PM

Sorry to hear of your problems... - Michael Schott on Oct 8, 2004, 8:28 PM

Excellent observation - PCS on Oct 8, 2004, 6:02 PM

Problem Solved! -- Magnetization is the culprit! - psperos on Jul 23, 2005, 2:44 PM

More Information - PCS on Oct 9, 2004, 8:17 AM

Yet more information - PCS on Oct 9, 2004, 2:42 PM

Thanks for letting us know. . . - JackForster on Oct 10, 2004, 6:13 AM

Resolved... - PCS on Oct 30, 2004, 2:40 PM

Very glad to hear it. . . - JackForster on Oct 31, 2004, 5:41 PM

Your Blancpain "ambassador" needs your support View entire thread - kesavan on Oct 8, 2004, 8:16 AM

Thanks for the heads up. . . - Jack Forster on Oct 8, 2004, 2:21 PM

Update on sept. 17th post re lost luminova on BP Aqualung... View entire thread - Marcel Philippe on Oct 4, 2004, 1:15 PM

Thanks for the update, it is indeed a beautiful watch. . . - JackForster on Oct 4, 2004, 3:09 PM

Jack, thanks for posting Al's photo. But no matter how good the photo, there ... - Marcel Philippe on Oct 4, 2004, 7:16 PM

Absolutely agree, and with Blancpain this is especially true. . . - JackForster on Oct 5, 2004, 11:15 AM

A N.Y. purists gathering in N.Y. October 30th. View entire thread - Jim Rothbarth on Oct 3, 2004, 8:40 AM

A very special announcement on the new Blancpain forum. . . View entire thread - JackForster on Oct 1, 2004, 4:23 PM

cool, thanks for the heads up! (nt) - ei8htohms on Oct 1, 2004, 4:34 PM

Grumble. "new Blancpain forum" is obviously. . . - JackForster on Oct 1, 2004, 8:35 PM

"30" Dials Versus "30M" Dials View entire thread - River on Sep 26, 2004, 9:51 PM

Oh, I see what you mean. . . - JackForster on Sep 27, 2004, 5:08 PM

Looked at some Blancpain watches yesterday. . . View entire thread - JackForster on Sep 25, 2004, 5:54 PM

A 20th anniversary BP Moonphase still available? - Torpong on Sep 26, 2004, 5:39 AM

Ah, shoot- you know I asked but I can't for the life of me remember. . . - JackForster on Sep 26, 2004, 5:42 AM

The Villeret Anniversary Moon - jkingston on Sep 26, 2004, 1:56 PM

Thanks for the info, much appreciated! - Torpong on Sep 26, 2004, 7:36 PM

Yes Indeed! - jkingston on Sep 27, 2004, 9:13 AM

Thanks Jeff. It was undoubtedly the platinum version then. . . - JackForster on Sep 27, 2004, 5:00 PM

Ah, you saw a platinum.... - Torpong on Sep 26, 2004, 8:22 PM

The platinum anniversary moonphase. - Allen on Sep 26, 2004, 10:02 PM

Thanks Allen. . . - JackForster on Sep 27, 2004, 5:09 PM

Just Saw An Anniversary Moon Phase in a store - jkingston on Oct 11, 2004, 4:25 PM

Well there you are. . . - JackForster on Oct 15, 2004, 8:34 AM

Blancpain and the Co-Axial escapement. . . View entire thread - JackForster on Sep 24, 2004, 5:59 PM

Sounds great!! Count me in for one. (nt) - Allen on Sep 24, 2004, 7:04 PM

Sound yummy ... - Gritt M. on Sep 24, 2004, 8:25 PM

A Blancpain with a Co-Ax escapement would seem to be a long shot... - Another Don on Sep 25, 2004, 11:32 AM

agreed, but I hope we're wrong :) (nt) - ei8htohms on Sep 25, 2004, 4:07 PM

it might be better to let Omega fiddle with the co-axial first... - Jason Oliver on Sep 25, 2004, 4:36 PM

Well, now that I think about it that may be exactly the idea. . . - JackForster on Sep 25, 2004, 5:46 PM

Display backs- pendulum swinging the other way? View entire thread - JackForster on Sep 21, 2004, 1:56 PM

I have always been a fan of..... - mdg2 on Sep 22, 2004, 11:19 AM

Interesting point about hinged backs . . . - JackForster on Sep 22, 2004, 8:42 PM

Except for an ultra-thin watch, where the thickness of the glass would make a difference, - IanS on Sep 23, 2004, 9:27 AM

Biver and Blancpain Philosophy - MSB on Sep 23, 2004, 2:00 PM

Curious that when BP was resurrected in the early 1980's ..... - Evitzee on Sep 23, 2004, 6:51 PM

Very interesting comments, thank you gentlemen, to me the notion of. . . - JackForster on Sep 24, 2004, 7:25 AM

Blancpain Vileret Moonphase 20 th Anniversary limited edition View entire thread - Torpong on Sep 19, 2004, 8:09 PM

Narcissus and Goldmund. . . - Jack Forster on Sep 19, 2004, 9:35 PM

Kudos Jack - MSB on Sep 20, 2004, 12:14 PM

Thank you MSB, means a lot coming from you. . . - JackForster on Sep 20, 2004, 1:38 PM

Just an excuse.... - Torpong on Sep 20, 2004, 6:21 PM

Ha! Well confessed sir. . . - JackForster on Sep 20, 2004, 7:37 PM

Second every word of your post: tourbillons - only visible on the display back... - Magnus Bosse on Sep 21, 2004, 8:37 AM

Thank you Magnus, I couldn't agree more. . . - JackForster on Sep 22, 2004, 7:29 AM

You got me!... - Torpong on Sep 21, 2004, 9:01 AM

Well, don't get me wrong, I loved the Toledo when I first saw it. . . - JackForster on Sep 21, 2004, 1:57 PM

2004 Air Command Monaco Edition.... View entire thread - Carson on Sep 19, 2004, 2:36 PM

Your wish is our command ;-) . . . (large scan; larger available if you like) - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 4:48 PM

And as you probably already know. . . - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 4:54 PM

Thanx...that's exactly what I was looking for...nt. - Carson on Sep 19, 2004, 4:59 PM

Stunning watch Jack ... - Gritt M. on Sep 19, 2004, 6:07 PM

I cannot tell a lie. . . - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 6:25 PM

And so many other wonderful little details. . . - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 6:27 PM

Ahem, Jack are you certain that it's not blue? - Gritt M. on Sep 20, 2004, 6:37 AM

Blue dial is the 2003 Monaco. . . - Jack Forster on Sep 20, 2004, 7:09 AM

No rest for the wicked ... - Gritt M. on Sep 20, 2004, 5:05 PM

Jack, thanks for the stunning scan. Does this watch come with a display back? (nt) - Tommy Lien (Oslo, Norway) on Sep 20, 2004, 12:38 PM

Hm. . .I know for sure it's available as an option. . . - JackForster on Sep 20, 2004, 1:34 PM

Hmmm, I thought all Aircommands came with the gold rotor!? (nt) - Tommy Lien (Oslo, Norway) on Sep 20, 2004, 1:44 PM

I know MSB had one with a display back and gold rotor, perhaps he can enlighten us? nt - JackForster on Sep 20, 2004, 1:55 PM

OK, Magnus' article on the '04 Monaco LE . . . - JackForster on Sep 20, 2004, 7:32 PM

Gold rotors on Trilogy series - MSB on Sep 20, 2004, 7:53 PM

Thanks MSB, very helpful! nt - JackForster on Sep 20, 2004, 7:58 PM

Thanks MSB and Jack! (nt) - Tommy Lien (Oslo, Norway) on Sep 21, 2004, 12:49 AM

Thank You Jack for scan and information. Exelent watch. - Vadim on Sep 19, 2004, 10:16 PM

Scan request: earlier/vintage Fifty Fathoms watches, anyone? View entire thread - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 7:03 AM

Jack, try this... - sss on Sep 19, 2004, 9:02 AM

Wowie zowie! Thank you! - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 9:14 AM

What do the purists think of the 50 fanthoms Ltd Edition? View entire thread - Ken on Sep 17, 2004, 10:27 PM

Are you talking about the 50th anniversary Fifty Fathoms? - Allen on Sep 18, 2004, 10:50 PM

Allen's pretty much covered all the bases. . . - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 7:01 AM

Re: What do the purists think of the 50 fanthoms Ltd Edition? - Anonymous on Sep 19, 2004, 7:31 AM

Finish, rarity, history. . . - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 7:42 AM

FF Anniv - Chris on Oct 7, 2004, 5:15 PM

even though they limited... - ken on Oct 30, 2004, 8:02 PM

A new one ? My 3 year old pampered BP red gd Aqualung lost its Luminova from 7 which ... View entire thread - Marcel Philippe on Sep 17, 2004, 7:45 PM

An anomaly, from the little I can glean about the frequency of such. . . - JackForster on Sep 17, 2004, 9:26 PM

Not alone ..... - Evitzee on Sep 18, 2004, 7:39 AM

At least (unlike lightning) it is not a deadly or death defying event. Question... - Marcel Philippe on Sep 18, 2004, 8:58 AM

Weellll. . . loose matter under the dial probably isn't a GOOD thing ;-) - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 7:46 AM

Hi there Jack (fellow Manhattan member) the rectangular Luminova fell out... - Marcel Philippe on Sep 19, 2004, 12:08 PM

One notices imperfections in loved ones so much more ;-) . . . - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 12:49 PM

I'll keep you posted on further developments. Thanks - Marcel Philippe on Sep 19, 2004, 1:16 PM

Post Photo Please(NT) - MSB on Sep 18, 2004, 1:35 PM

Looking to purchase a Blancpain View entire thread - David on Sep 14, 2004, 7:10 PM

Here's what you are looking for - jkingston on Sep 15, 2004, 8:22 AM

How about this one? - Allen on Sep 17, 2004, 9:19 AM

Some beautiful watches gentlemen! I must confess to finding. . . - JackForster on Sep 17, 2004, 1:02 PM

BP Perpetual Longevity - MSB on Sep 18, 2004, 1:58 PM

Re: How about this one? - Anonymous on Oct 1, 2004, 1:17 PM

Ltd ed Watch---should I sell or keep the bracelet? View entire thread - Bruce Fichelson on Sep 13, 2004, 10:01 PM

Hi Bruce; enjoyed our email exchange. . - JackForster on Sep 15, 2004, 8:47 AM

SS/Rubber bracelet for Military View entire thread - Will on Sep 13, 2004, 9:02 AM

Hm, maybe not. . . - JackForster on Sep 15, 2004, 8:46 AM

Question regarding caseback conversion View entire thread - asg on Sep 12, 2004, 7:03 PM

Hi Asg, did you by any chance try. . . - JackForster on Sep 15, 2004, 3:57 AM

I forgot about that forum for a bit Jack - asg on Sep 15, 2004, 2:58 PM

Jack, I was unable to find the list - asg on Sep 17, 2004, 10:21 AM

Hi asg, here's the link!!! - JackForster on Sep 17, 2004, 12:44 PM

Jack...You are a CHAMP! - asg on Sep 18, 2004, 3:16 PM

Glad to be of service. . . - JackForster on Sep 19, 2004, 7:05 AM

The importance of the number of the case View entire thread - David on Sep 8, 2004, 6:07 AM

I can't think, offhand, of why it would matter materially to the quality of the watch. Of - JackForster on Sep 8, 2004, 11:07 AM

Well, I'm not speaking of any kind of limited edition... - David on Sep 8, 2004, 11:38 AM

Hi David; I think it's probably a significant priority for some collectors although. . . - JackForster on Sep 8, 2004, 12:52 PM

Corum made a Satan watch... - Robert on Sep 10, 2004, 12:00 PM

Makes a difference to some markets .... - Evitzee on Sep 12, 2004, 4:44 PM

That's my impression too. . . - JackForster on Sep 15, 2004, 8:39 AM

My first Blancpain - and a question on Roman numerals View entire thread - ChrisO on Sep 7, 2004, 1:07 PM

Hi Chris- congratulations! You might find this an interesting read. . . - JackForster on Sep 8, 2004, 5:54 AM

Yes! Let's see photos of the long awaited piece! - Robert on Sep 8, 2004, 12:20 PM

Roman Numerals - jkingston on Sep 11, 2004, 8:40 AM

Thanks Jeff, nice to see you here. . . - JackForster on Sep 11, 2004, 3:17 PM

Roman numerals - Michael on Oct 23, 2004, 5:07 AM

Question on the Blancpain Air Command Chronograph. View entire thread - Steve on Sep 4, 2004, 3:14 PM

Vintage or Modern? (nt) - sss on Sep 5, 2004, 7:15 PM

Information on 2585F YG View entire thread - River on Sep 3, 2004, 12:00 AM

Didn't know they had done a yellow gold version. . . - JackForster on Sep 8, 2004, 6:49 AM

I'd need more info (reference number or at least dial colour)! (nt) - Magnus Bosse on Sep 9, 2004, 12:48 AM

Hi Magnus, I don't think the question is about a particular watch. . . - JackForster on Sep 9, 2004, 5:51 AM

A Fine Translation! - River on Sep 9, 2004, 10:32 PM

Hi River, I hope we can find an answer to your question. . . - JackForster on Sep 15, 2004, 8:38 AM

Thanks, Jack. - River on Sep 15, 2004, 4:27 PM

2585F in Yellow Gold is an "On-Demand" Model - River on Sep 22, 2004, 10:32 AM

Well, isn't that interesting. . . - JackForster on Sep 24, 2004, 8:02 AM

RE: Well, isn't that interesting. . . - River on Sep 25, 2004, 11:33 PM

Yellow Gold 2585 - MSB on Sep 27, 2004, 8:11 AM

Did the Blancpain Catalogue Ever List the 2585F in YG? - Anonymous on Oct 2, 2004, 11:15 PM

Flyback - new stainless steel strap View entire thread - Abrak on Aug 30, 2004, 10:58 PM

'Junkier' than the old one? - Jack Forster on Sep 1, 2004, 7:37 AM

Did you get the price from BP dealer? - DreamTheater on Sep 10, 2004, 10:07 AM

X-71 bracelet for Aqua Lung? View entire thread - Mark on Aug 30, 2004, 5:23 PM

Dealer recommendations by email as usual, and Mark, you might also try. . . - Jack Forster on Sep 1, 2004, 7:37 AM

Blancpain history... View entire thread - damien on Aug 26, 2004, 8:34 AM

Very, very interesting question. . . - JackForster on Aug 27, 2004, 7:28 PM

Jack, thanks for the heads-up as I missed the thread in Watchrap... - damien on Aug 30, 2004, 5:21 AM

My pleasure. Incidentally, I wouldn't say 'bad form' at all. . . - JackForster on Aug 30, 2004, 10:32 AM

CEO of Blancpain? View entire thread - Paul Diehl on Aug 22, 2004, 5:26 PM

Mr. Hayek is indeed CEO of Blancpain. . . - JackForster on Aug 22, 2004, 5:34 PM

Thanks, Jack. - Anonymous on Aug 22, 2004, 5:40 PM

blancpain production 1960-1965 View entire thread - Jean Labrique on Aug 22, 2004, 12:02 AM

We'll see if we can help. . . watch this space. . . - JackForster on Aug 22, 2004, 5:45 PM

have you seen this page? - ei8htohms on Aug 23, 2004, 3:47 PM

Choices View entire thread - Shakil on Aug 20, 2004, 12:02 AM

What a nice choice to have to make; I have to confess. . . - JackForster on Aug 21, 2004, 5:05 PM

I guess that means no minute repeater for you .... - Evitzee on Aug 22, 2004, 6:11 AM

Well, you'd think, right? But the effect of a minute repeater. . . - JackForster on Aug 22, 2004, 6:29 AM

Yes you are. - DTL on Aug 22, 2004, 8:20 AM

I think Frasier Crane would have a field day with you :-) nt - Evitzee on Aug 22, 2004, 1:31 PM

LOL ! Exactly ! ... - Dean. on Aug 25, 2004, 7:08 PM

LOL! A fantastic riposte to a great obtusity! This sub-thread almost deserves to be - ThomasM on Aug 31, 2004, 10:39 AM

It is as well, if one is crazy, to know that one is crazy. . . - Jack Forster on Sep 1, 2004, 7:39 AM

Blancpain 18KRG Half Hunter View entire thread - Boris on Aug 19, 2004, 6:29 PM

From a list price basis.... - e-Man on Aug 20, 2004, 6:24 PM

Perhaps we need a clarification on Prices ...... - Evitzee on Aug 21, 2004, 12:25 PM

This may clearify - PeterCDE on Aug 21, 2004, 1:03 PM

Sometimes you find the watch... View entire thread - Toren on Aug 18, 2004, 6:16 PM

Beautiful piece! Congratulations! (nt) - Gritt M. on Aug 19, 2004, 5:14 AM

Wow, sometimes you really do. . . - JackForster on Aug 19, 2004, 11:07 AM

Great watch. Congratulations! (nt) - SRG on Aug 19, 2004, 9:27 PM

My Version of Self-Fissuring :):) - e-Man on Aug 20, 2004, 6:21 PM

My only complaint... - Toren on Sep 13, 2004, 11:57 AM

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