Designer Spotlight on Blancpain
Introduction to Blancpain
For nearly three centuries the Maison of Blancpain has maintained their tradition of innovation and pushing the limits of their craft. This revered design house wears their title of the world’s oldest watch brand as a badge of honor. New timepieces and innovative complications are introduced each year, ensuring that the time-honored legacy of Blancpain continues to set standards as an industry leader. The master watchmakers of Blancpain give themselves to the art, ensuring that this highest esteemed designer continues their history of innovation, quality, and precision. Any appreciator of perfection and passion would be an appreciator of Blancpain.
Popular Blancpain Collections
When the Fifty Fathoms collection was introduced in 1953 as one of the first dive watches, it was truly groundbreaking with its ability to withstand a record depth of 200 meters. Today, this remarkable line continues to embody a passion for marine exploration with pieces that reflect the awe-inspiring beauty of the world’s oceans. Air Command combines vintage style with the advanced technology that keeps Blancpain at the forefront of the industry. This collection, first created for the US Air Force, has two separate timekeeping features: a chronograph and a countdown bezel. Villeret, a collection that personifies elegance and tradition features extraordinary dial designs that track the moon’s phase as well as the date, not to mention shows two time zones.
Additional Blancpain Collections
Ladybird, an elegant line of women’s watches, showcases glamorous timepieces laden with intricate diamond and gemstone accents with mother of pearl inlays. These handcrafted pieces are a study in refinement and are crafted exclusively with mechanical movements. Ladybird premiered in 1956 under the leadership of Betty Fietcher, who made history in 1933 as the first woman to run a Swiss watchmaking company. The extraordinary timepieces of Métiers d’Art are, without a doubt, breathtaking. The artistry in each piece is unmatched and it is no surprise that these pieces are coveted by the most discerning of connoisseurs. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, designed to evoke raw emotion, and crafted expertly by hand using artisanal techniques that are rarely seen in watchmaking.
Why Shop Blancpain at Hing Wa Lee Jewelers?
At Hing Wa Lee Jewelers, luxury is our legacy. Our magnificent showrooms are comfortably furnished and staffed with knowledgeable associates that deliver nothing short of stellar customer service. Our layout is designed specifically to ensure that you have ample opportunity to discover each of our featured designers so that you can find the perfect timepieces for you and your loved ones. Our San Gabriel and Walnut showrooms are conveniently located for the entire greater Los Angeles area, so whether you are in Pasadena, Rosemead, or Alhambra, Hing Wa Lee is your premier luxury watch retailer. For more information on our exquisite collections, email us at info@hwljewelers.com.
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