Blancpain

Founded in 1735 in the Swiss Jura by Jehan-Jacques, Blancpain is the world’s oldest watchmaking brand. Over the years it has invented countless complications, remaining ever-faithful to its tradition of innovation, and this quest for invention still drives the Master Watchmakers of the Manufacture today. Blancpain is determined to push the boundaries of its inheritance through constant self-renewal and improve its timepieces by constantly challenging watchmaking constraints. 

Blancpain is currently engaged to the renewal of mechanical watchmaking and to passing on exceptional expertise from one generation to the next through constant investment in human resources, production facilities and research. This approach is its strength and the expression of our long-term vision, even though it goes against the tide of a certain tendency to seek immediate profit. 

From the creation of components through to watch design, Blancpain is distinguished by its ability to develop exceptional movements. Over the past 10 years, the Manufacture has indeed developed no less than 34 new calibres. 

Blancpain & the world of motorsport 

In more than seven years of involvement in motorsport, Blancpain has unremittingly strengthened its presence in this compelling field of activity. Partner of Lamborghini and title sponsor of the “Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo” since 2009 and official timekeeper of the FIA GT1 Series since 2010, Blancpain took on two important new commitments in 2011 with the launch of the “Blancpain Endurance Series” and its participation as official partner in the “ADAC GT Masters” championship. In 2013, Blancpain also became a partner of the British GT Championship. 2014 sees a change of direction with the creation of the Blancpain GT Series uniting the Blancpain Endurance Series and the Blancpain Sprint Series under the same banner. Over the years, Blancpain has made a name for itself among car manufacturers, drivers and spectators as a worldwide reference in the field of GT racing.