Watch & Jewelry
March 30, 2015
BLANCPAIN | A Valentine's Gift, Limited to 99 Pieces Worldwide
BLANCPAIN
A Valentine's Gift Limited to 99 Pieces Worldwide
The "Saint Valentine 2011" Enclosed in a White Treasure Chest
On February 14, 2011, Valentine's Day, a sophisticatedly designedjewelry watch“Saint Valentine 2011,” with a rarity value of only 99 pieces worldwide, will be released.
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A Jewelry Watch Expressing the Eternal Flow of Human Emotion
Founded in 1735 by the Swiss watchmaker Jean-JacquesBlancpain, the world's oldest watch manufacturer, Blancpain is also famous for developing the rotating bezel and a water-resistantdive watchwith water resistance close to 100 meters. To coincide with Valentine's Day, Blancpain is releasing an original limited-edition watch, with only 99 pieces available worldwide.
The design, evoking purity with a mother-of-pearl dial and bezel adorned with 58 diamonds and one ruby, is further elevated by a white leather strap, lending it a noble impression. The heart-shaped ruby at the 12 o'clock position on the bezel and the red heart adorning the tip of the date hand create a striking, elegant contrast, assertively appealing to femininity.
Of course, the design is not the only noteworthy aspect. Employing Blancpain's cutting-edge watchmaking technology, the automatic Caliber 6763, visible through the sapphire case back of the stainless steel case, drives the small seconds at 6 o'clock, the day and month at 12 o'clock, and the moon phase. The movement boasts a 100-hour power reserve, and the rotor is engraved with three hearts.
This elegant yet functional limited-edition jewelry watch also features meticulous attention to its wrapping. The original wooden box, encased in a white Nappa leather "corset," resembles a treasure chest. The key to opening this treasure chest is hidden within a white gold heart, allowing the recipient to enjoy a delightful treasure hunt.
The limited-edition "Saint Valentine 2011" watch, sold in just 99 pieces worldwide, is poised to capture attention as a uniquely radiant gift of love among the myriad of Valentine's Day offerings.
Blancpain "Saint Valentine 2011"
Movement | Automatic Caliber 6763, 27mm diameter, 4.9mm thickness, 262 parts, 21,600 vibrations/hour, 100-hour power reserve, 30 jewels
Price | ¥1,732,500
Case | Stainless steel
Diamonds | 1.245 ct
Rubies | 0.06 ct
Case Size | 35mm diameter, 10.57mm thickness, sapphire case back
Dial | Mother-of-pearl
Water Resistance | 30m
World Limited Edition | 99 pieces
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