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BLANCPAIN VILLERET TRIPLE CALENDAR MOONPHASE 6595 18K YG

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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. 6595 in 18kt yellow gold. 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, Accessories, Additional Used Strap

Est. value range

$4,000 – $6,000

The Details

Brand

Blancpain

Dimensions

34mm

Model

Villeret Triple Calendar Moonphase

Movement

Automatic cal. 95

Reference

6595

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

Circa 1990s

Condition

Excellent

Material

18kt yellow gold

Included

Watch, box, accessories and additional leather strap

Dial Color

White

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 18kt yellow gold construction.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Featuring a 34.5mm 18kt yellow gold case with a stepped bezel, this timepiece is immediately luxurious, intensely beautiful, and classically inspired.

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.

Condition

Watch is in excellent overall condition. Case shows modest signs of surface wear, with some visible scratches and marks. The bezel has a few visible marks as seen in the images. The dial is excellent with only minor signs of aging. The caseback engravings and hallmarks on the back of the lugs are crisp and fully visible. Watch comes with original inner box, pusher tool, moonphase table, as well as an additional used strap.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.

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