Hands-on with the Ladybird Colors Phases de Lune Nude Moka

Besides the sports, dress and complicated timepieces there’s a fourth pillar Blancpain is known for, and it is a very important one for the Manufacture: exceptional ladies watches. Among those the Ladybird Colors combines fine watchmaking with beautiful jewelry aspects in the most extrovert way, so let’s take a look at the latest iteration, named Ladybird Colors Phases de Lune Nude Moka, in both white and red gold.

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The Ladybird: combining heritage, fine watchmaking and Haute Joaillerie

A significant part of Blancpain‘s collection are and have been sublime timepieces for women. Since the 1930s the Manufacture has put a lot of emphasis on not only crafting beautiful women’s watches but actually focused on innovation when it comes to those often very small and therefore challenging timepieces.

Ladybird Ultraplate
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How to properly deal with heritage timepieces: a visit to the Blancpain Vintage Atelier

On my wishlist for further exploration, a visit to the Vintage Atelier at Blancpain in Le Brassus was very high up… and now I had the chance to meet with the team that takes care of all Blancpain timepieces prior to 1981.

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Haute Horlogerie meets Haute Cuisine: At the Sylt Gourmet Festival with Blancpain

Since many years selected Chefs combine their art and craftmanship with the horological finesse of Blancpain, acting as brand ambassadors. Traditionally the Blancpain publication Lettres du Brassus covers Haute Cuisine as well as Haute Horlogerie, and sometimes there is a rare opportunity to join both arts during an event.

At the Sylt Gourmet Festival with Blancpain

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