Blancpain

Blancpain Information and FAQ

About Blancpain Watches

Blancpain watches are world-renowned for their unparalleled quality and mechanical craftsmanship. Blancpain wristwatches are designed and assembled from start to finish in Switzerland. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch is one of the brand’s most iconic sports watches made for combat divers in the French Navy.

History of Blancpain

In 1735, the Blancpain watch brand was founded with a focus on designing exceptional mechanical wristwatches. Blancpain is also known as the world’s self-proclaimed oldest watch manufacturer still in operation today. Jehan-Jacques Blancpain opened his workshop and began creating exceptional marvels, such as complex timepieces that bring together both a carousel and a tourbillon. These legendary Blancpain watches are among the brand’s most highly-coveted models. Blancpain is one of the few luxury timepiece brands that has never, throughout their long history, released a battery powered watch. Blancpain is one of the pioneers of implementing tourbillons into their wristwatches, giving inspiration to other timepiece brands.

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watches are undoubtedly the brand’s most iconic masterpieces. This diving watch has been continuously proving its reliability, durability and readability, since 1953. Today, the Fifty Fathoms watch collection is made up of a wide range of models and variations, from simple three-hand movements in a stainless steel case like the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, to high-complication flyback chronographs. Not to mention the Fifty Fathoms Tourbillon 8 Jours with a rose gold case that features a Blancpain caliber and eight-day power reserve.

If you’re in the market for something elegant and classic, you would absolutely adore the comprehensive Blancpain Villeret that offers a wide variety of simple designs to highly-embellished timepieces. Enjoy a huge selection of Blancpain watches with incredible complications, such as minute repeaters, tourbillons, and moon phase displays. Shop Blancpain watches at King Jewelers in Nashville today!

Blancpain Collections

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Collection: The Fifty Fathoms collection is the world’s first modern divers watch and is intended to serve those who have a passion for the underwater world.

Blancpain Air Command Collection: The Air Command collection is a line of legendary chronographs that incorporate vintage style with Blancpain’s greatest technological advancements.

Blancpain Villeret Collection: The Villeret collection is firmly rooted in tradition and is made up of classically elegant timepieces that take on the name of Blancpain’s native town.

Blancpain Ladybird Collection: The Ladybird collection is known for its refined and innovative watches with feminine attributes. Each of these watches are complete exclusively with mechanical movements and are assembled by hand.

Blancpain Métiers d’Art Collection: The Métiers d’Art Collection is a series of unique works of art in the form of luxurious timepieces that are intended to evoke emotion. Some of the artwork seen in this collection includes enameling, engraving, and marquetry.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blancpain Watches

Where can I buy Blancpain in Nashville, TN?
Blancpain is available at King Jewelers in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit our showroom at 4121 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, to explore the collection in person, or shop online at kingjewelers.com. For questions about availability, call (615) 724-5464.

Is Blancpain a luxury watch brand?
Yes. Blancpain is one of Switzerland's premier luxury watch manufacturers, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, in-house mechanical movements, and nearly three centuries of watchmaking heritage. Today, Blancpain is part of the Swatch Group's Prestige and Luxury division and is considered one of the world's leading haute horlogerie brands.

Is Blancpain a good watch brand?
Blancpain is highly regarded among collectors for its meticulous finishing, innovative mechanical movements, and dedication to traditional watchmaking. The brand produces a relatively small number of timepieces each year, allowing it to focus on craftsmanship, exclusivity, and technical excellence.

Are Blancpain watches worth the money?
For collectors who value mechanical craftsmanship, heritage, and exclusivity, Blancpain watches are widely considered worth the investment. Rather than emphasizing mass-market recognition, Blancpain focuses on exceptional movement finishing, complicated watchmaking, and timeless design that appeals to serious enthusiasts.

What makes Blancpain watches unique?
Blancpain is distinguished by its commitment to mechanical watchmaking and in-house manufacturing. The brand famously states that it has never produced a quartz watch and remains dedicated to creating finely crafted mechanical timepieces with innovative complications and hand-finished movements.

Are Blancpain watches Swiss made?
Yes. Every Blancpain watch is Swiss made and manufactured according to the country's rigorous watchmaking standards. Each movement is assembled, finished, and carefully tested to ensure exceptional quality, precision, and reliability.

What is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms collection?
Introduced in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms is widely recognized as one of the world's first modern dive watches. Designed for professional divers, the collection is celebrated for its robust construction, excellent legibility, rotating bezel, and enduring influence on dive watch design.

Does Blancpain make its own movements?
Yes. Blancpain develops and manufactures its own in-house mechanical movements, many of which feature advanced complications, silicon technology, extended power reserves, and intricate hand-finishing that reflects the brand's commitment to haute horlogerie.

Why doesn't Blancpain make quartz watches?
Blancpain has long maintained its philosophy of producing only mechanical timepieces. The brand's well-known motto — "Since 1735 there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be." — reflects its commitment to preserving traditional mechanical watchmaking.

How does Blancpain compare to other luxury watch brands?
Blancpain is often compared with brands such as Rolex, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Breguet. While it has a lower public profile than some competitors, collectors appreciate Blancpain for its exceptional mechanical movements, refined finishing, rich history, and understated approach to luxury.

How long do Blancpain watches last?
With proper care and regular servicing, a Blancpain watch can last for generations. Blancpain recommends routine maintenance approximately every five years to preserve the accuracy, reliability, and longevity of its mechanical timepieces.