Blancpain Air Command purchase?

[NardinNut]

I have the opportunity to buy a new Air Command from an AD. No discount but no sales tax. I love the look and idea of the watch but on the fence as at that price point there are a couple other watches I really like. I feel like I should get the Air Command as it’s very limited and likely wouldn’t lose $ if I decide to let go.

I haven’t seen much about the new Air Commands on here so curious of people’s thoughts. Yes I know it’s my money and my decision but it’s always fun to hear other opinions.

Pic borrowed from web

[Batmannr1]

It is serious money Blancpain is asking for this model. Beautiful pilot chrono re-edition of the 1950s original. It has some similarities with the vintage Breguet type XX.
I like it a lot on the photos, but have not seen it in the flesh.
I think your AD will not have a lot of trouble to sell the watch. I have seen a few recent incomings on another watch forum.
Vintage vs new Air Command. Photo copied from web

[raclaims]

I have one and it’s great
Really cool watch !
Go for it

[ap1]

Try for discount, I disagree with your value assessment. Great watch though. Released same time as Barakuda which is long gone. This one still around

[rootbeer7]

Absolutely superb looking piece.

[DoraTheExplorerII]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

I have the opportunity to buy a new Air Command from an AD. No discount but no sales tax. I love the look and idea of the watch but on the fence as at that price point there are a couple other watches I really like. I feel like I should get the Air Command as it’s very limited and likely wouldn’t lose $ if I decide to let go.

I haven’t seen much about the new Air Commands on here so curious of people’s thoughts. Yes I know it’s my money and my decision but it’s always fun to hear other opinions.

Pic borrowed from web

I think it's incredibly nice and I would go for it. What other watches are you thinking of at this price point?

[shafran]

Blancpain makes great watches. It is a shame that their resale is not better. I think they are much, much nicer than comparably priced rolex.

[1William]

I do like this watch and would be a buyer depending on what else was in my collection at the time. Resale is always a concern but this might be a keeper.

[MichaelFlash]

Buy it. I do not believe you will lose money on it. It is one of the best limited additions. I regret not buying it myself, however, I did get the Nageur de Combat LE.

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by DoraTheExplorerII

I think it's incredibly nice and I would go for it. What other watches are you thinking of at this price point?

Moser Streamliner, UN Freak X, or Ressence (not sure which yet)

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by Batmannr1

It is serious money Blancpain is asking for this model. Beautiful pilot chrono re-edition of the 1950s original. It has some similarities with the vintage Breguet type XX.

I agree. Hell of a movement. It would be a no brainer at 15k but at 20k there are some other very impressive pieces, hence my hesitation

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

Moser Streamliner, UN Freak X, or Ressence (not sure which yet)

Freak x imo.