Blancpain has been the official timekeeper and sponsor of the Blancpain for the last 25 years. Now, the Swiss-based luxury watchmaker has partnered with the legendary Milan-based maker of bespoke sports car bodies, Zagato, to create the exceptional Blancpain Replica limited edition timepiece.
Considering the fact that both brands share the same values of excellence and creativity in creating technical masterpieces, this partnership is quite expected. The eponymous Milanese bodywork specialist has collaborated with legendary motor sport brands, such as Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lancia and Maserati. On the other hand, since 1988, Blancpain has been producing a series of commemorative Blancpain timepieces.
This newcomer is crafted in the style of classic grand touring cars and it is produced in two limited edition series of 500 pieces each.Blancpain Replica One series features steel bodies with a DLC coating, while the other boasts rose gold bezels topped with a red insert showing a 24-hour dual-time index.
The new Blancpain Replica is a chronograph that, besides a 24-hour hand for a second timezone, features a three-register chronograph layout, as well as a date display. The watch is officially certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).
The new Blancpain is housed in a round, sporty case with the diameter of 42,5mm and the thickness of 14.85mm. As I mentioned before, this novelty is available in two variants: one with a black DLC coating and a matching engraved steel bezel (ref. 168550-3004), whereas the other one has the addition of a rose gold bezel with a bright red aluminum insert for the 24-hour time indication (Cartier Replica Watches).
On the right side of the case, there is a screw-in crown and two chronograph pushers. On both models, the upper pusher features a red-lacquered tip, a nod to the symbolic color of Zagato and the Blancpain.
Inside the watch, there is a self-winding chronograph movement that offers no less than 46 hours of power reserve. The mechanical movement oscillates at the rapid frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz).
