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Lot #2009

Blancpain Villeret Calendar White Gold MOP Dial Diamond Bezel

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Introduction

Famed as horology’s oldest watchmakers, Blancpain’s reputation is that of unbridled craftsmanship, quality and luxury. With an eye for impeccable design, their timepieces have sat on the wrists of some of history’s most influential people. Standing as a marker of the brand’s success over the centuries, the Villeret collection pays homage to Blancpain’s heritage as it is named after the brand’s birthplace. In 1983, Blancpain released its now-iconic cal. 6395 movement that featured a “complete calendar” with a moon-phase indicator. The watch, with weekday and month indicators in separate windows, a pointer date subdial at 12 o’clock and a playfully illustrated moonphase display, established several of the aesthetic codes that the modern Villeret collection leans on. As such, the collection is best known for its classical constructions and typically complicated movements, of which the example that we have here features. With its traditionally executed mother of pearl dial with diamond-set hour markets, elegant 18kt white gold construction with a diamond-set bezel and its overal refined aesthetic, the Villeret Calendar Moonphase is a watch that leans on Blancpain’s heritage in abundance and champions it to great effect while utilizing a luxurious construction that draws immediate comparisons to the craftsmanship that we expect from a watchmaker like Blancpain.

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Grade

M 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$10,000 – $20,000

The Details

Brand

Blancpain

Dimensions

34.5mm x 11.5mm

Model

Villeret Calendar Moonphase

Movement

Automatic

Reference

N/A

Bracelet

18kt white gold

Year

Circa 1990s

Condition

Excellent

Material

18kt white gold

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Mother-of-Pearl

THE DIAL

Featuring a stunning Mother-of-Pearl dial, this example sports traditional font for its inscriptions, a moonphase indicator and diamond-set hour markers that compound upon the timepiece's already-exclusive aesthetic as created by its diamond-set bezel.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Featuring a 34.5mm 18kt white gold case with a diamond-set bezel featuring two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, this timepiece is immediately luxurious and intensely beautiful. Furthermore, this example is presented on an intricate 18kt white gold bracelet which makes its construction all the more ornate with an impressive heft on the wrist.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in excellent overall condition. Case shows signs of wear on edges, but no major dings or scratches. MOP dial free of marks or cracks. Watch comes on a Gay Freres made Blancpain bracelet with 25 links, 6 of which are removable. There is little stretch.

Our Perspective

Boasting beautiful brilliant-cut diamonds, a hefty precious metal construction and a mother-of-pearl dial, this Villeret Calendar Moonphase boasts the best materials that horology has to offer. Alongside its impressive movement and Blancpain's unrivalled heritage, this makes for quite the timepiece indeed.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder