Blancpain AquaLung: A Pictorial
 

Blancpain AquaLung: A Pictorial

by Michael Sandler

 
 
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The Statistics

Case
Case Composition:Stainless steel, brushed, Blancpain name engraved on side
Crystal:Domed sapphire, glareproofed
Caseback:Screwed in, stainless steel with sapphire insert
Crown:Screwed down
Case Diameter:37.8 millimeters
Case Thickness (incl. crystal):9.8 millimeters
Case Length (lug-end to lug-end):42.0 millimeters
Distance between lugs:20.0 millimeters
Strap Composition:Natural rubber, hand stitched
Buckle:Stainless steel, deployant, with dual pushbutton release
Buckle size:16 millimeters

Dial/Hands
Available colors:Black only
Markers:Luminescent, 18K white gold, applied
Hands:Luminescent, 18K white gold, plated with rhodium
Additional Indications:Date at 3

Movement
Calibre:Blancpain Calibre 1151 by Frederic Piguet
Diameter:26.80 millimeters (12 lignes)
Thickness:3.25 millimeters
Number of Components:185
Balance:Cupro-beryllium, annular
Winding:Automatic (18K gold rotor)
Vibrations per Hour:21,600
Adjustment:5 positions
Power Reserve:Approx. 100 hours (2 barrels)
Number of Jewels:29

General
Retail Price:US$5,700 on rubber strap
US$7,000 on steel bracelet
Edition Size:1,999 units




The Pictures

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The Basics

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Other Pictures of the Watch (Dial Side)

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The Back of the Case and Movement

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The Water Pictures

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Close-Ups

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Some Final Dial Shots

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Copyright © 2000 Michael Sandler
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