Using the words "tradition" and "innovation" to describe the Blancpain philosophy is no contradiction in terms. On the contrary, the two are inextricably entwined at the very heart of brand history. In a spirit far removed from production lines, and just as watches were made two centuries ago, the movement parts are patiently finished, decorated and assembled by hand in keeping with the noblest horological traditions. More determinedthan ever to consistently improve its watches and to conquer whole new horizons, the Manufacture has always aimed to take watchmaking to places it has never been before.