Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/bl... To amass this many complications in a watch collection, you'd have to buy at least half a dozen Breitling, Omega, and Tudor models. Or you could just buy one 40mm titanium Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm. Alarm, alarm on/off switch, power reserve indicator (alarm), date, dual time zones, screw-down crowns, automatic winding for BOTH time and alarm functions, display case back, limited edition exclusivity. Launched in 2004 to herald a new era of sophistication in the alarm watch category, the Leman GMT Alarm offers all of the toys; power reserve indicator; alarm; dual time zones; 100-meter water resistance; exceptional movement finish; a date; exclusivity. This Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm features one of the most melodious, bright, and sustained alarm tones in the industry. More than a dull rasp or rattle, this alarm sings like a vintage alarm clock. Its strength is matched by its flexibility. The Leman GMT Alarm is one of the few alarm watches ever built with the ability to automatically wind both the alarm and timekeeping functions. Given the ability to recharge its signature complication following discharge, the GMT Alarm offers its user the ability to arm and disarm the system at will; an alarm set for 12 PM can be deactivated lest it become an inadvertent 12 AM wakeup call. Moreover, the Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm offers a power reserve indicator for the alarm spring; know that it will be there when you need it. Want more? Of course: a second independent time zone makes the Leman GMT Alarm the ultimate travel watch. Track local and reference time on a single dial; set the alarm to provide a reminder of a critical moment such as a window of opportunity in which a remote time zone may be called during business hours. But complications are only half of the equation; the Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm is an exclusive prize for the discerning collector. The gloss black of the rich lacquered dial and the sophisticated matte grey of the sinuous 40mm titanium case exude premium panache. Add a rubberized leather strap with a full deployant clasp, and the effect is smart, sporty, and versatile. Want fine finish? Yeah, the Blancpain Leman has that, too. In spades. With a movement finished in the finest tradition of the Vallee de Joux's Frederic Piguet - Blancpain's movement partner - this GMT Alarm is a 40mm "case" study in traditional craft arts. Each visible surface of the movement exhibits immaculate artisanal refinements. Anglage, dressage, Cotes de Geneve, blued screws, black polish, perlage; it's all here in a staggering tandem of quantity AND quality. If exclusivity, complications, versatility, and artistry are on your agenda, the 40mm titanium Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm should be on your wrist. See it in high-resolution images at www.thewatchbox.com. Video and content by Tim Mosso.