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Lot #2971

Blancpain Villeret Triple Calendar Moonphase 2330 18k YG Box and Papers

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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. Offered here we have the Villeret Triple Calendar Moonphase ref. 2330 in a full 18kt yellow gold construction. The watch boasts a white dial with weekday and month indicators in separate windows at 12 o’clock along with a central pointer date hand and a playfully illustrated moonphase display at 6 o’clock.Leaning into the mechanical excellence that Blancpain are known for, the Villeret collection is famed its classical constructions and typically complicated movements, of which the example that we have here features. With its stunning white dial boasting 18kt yellow gold applied Roman numerals hour markers and a stepped golden bezel; its overall aesthetic is of refined luxury as the watch 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

Box and Papers

Est. value range

$5,000 – $8,000

The Details

Brand

Blancpain

Dimensions

34mm

Model

Villeret Triple Calendar Moonphase

Movement

Automatic cal. 95

Reference

2330

Bracelet

18k yellow gold bracelet

Year

Circa 1980s

Condition

Excellent

Material

18kt yellow gold

Included

Watch, box and papers

Dial Color

White

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
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.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Featuring a 34.5mm 18kt yellow gold case with a stepped bezel, this timepiece is immediately luxurious and intensely beautiful. Furthermore, this example is presented on an intricate 18kt yellow gold bracelet which makes its construction all the more ornate with an impressive heft on the wrist.

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

Featuring a stunning white dial, this example sports traditional font for its inscriptions, a moonphase indicator and Roman numeral applied hour markers that compound upon the timepiece's already-exclusive aesthetic as created by its full 18kt yellow gold construction.

Condition

Watch is in excellent condition. Case has developed a warm patina along the surface, and has only minor scratches and marks visible. Dial near-mint with little signs of aging. Caseback engravings and hallmarks are crisp. The bracelet has 25 links total, 7 of which are removable. It fits an 8" wrist.

Our Perspective

Boasting a hefty precious metal construction and a stunning white dial, this Villeret Triple 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