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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