Blancpain is a Swiss manufacturer of mechanical watches, with headquarters listed in Paudex and a presence also described in the summary at Le Brassus. Founded by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in Villeret in 1735, the brand has been part of The Swatch Group since 1992. Its listed product is wristwatches, and the supplied background says Blancpain designs, makes, distributes and sells prestige and luxury mechanical watches. The background also identifies it as the oldest registered watch brand in the world. These facts make the brand's Swiss roots, mechanical focus and long history the most useful points for a reader to know. Blancpain's official site is http://www.blancpain.ch. No particular models, prices or movement specifications are listed here.
Who it is for
Blancpain may suit readers looking specifically at Swiss mechanical watches and a brand with a long recorded history. The listed information does not distinguish among individual models.
What is good
- Founded in Villeret in 1735
- Focuses on mechanical watches
- Part of The Swatch Group since 1992
What to know first
- No model details are listed
- No prices are listed
Verdict
Blancpain's listed identity centers on Swiss mechanical watches and a history dating to 1735. Readers comparing specific watches will need details beyond those supplied here.
