Watch & Jewelry
March 31, 2015
BLANCPAIN | Villeret Ultraplate Seconds Hand Date
BLANCPAIN
VILLERET ULTRA-SLIM SECONDS-HAND DATE
Villeret Ultra-Slim Seconds-Hand Date
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While Blancpain has recently favored sportier models, to truly appreciate the essence of this prestigious brand with over 270 years of history, one must also consider its unassailable, simple dress watches. The "Villeret" collection, in particular, offers not only complications like tourbillons and minute repeaters but also a rich selection of simple two-hand and three-hand timepieces.
Among these, the "Villeret Ultra-Slim Seconds-Hand Date" stands as a remarkably authentic timepiece, featuring understated indices and three hands for hours, minutes, and seconds, along with a date display. Its exceptional balance, achieved through meticulous consideration of the length and thickness of the hour and minute hands, serves as a perfect reminder of what a classic watch design should be.
Furthermore, it houses the ultra-thin Cal. 1150 movement, measuring a mere 3.25mm in height despite its automatic winding rotor, resulting in a sleek case size of 9.2mm. This model directly challenges the recent trend of "big and thick" watches, earning immense support from discerning connoisseurs.
Automatic winding. 21,600 vibrations per hour. 100-hour power reserve. 38mm case diameter. Stainless steel case. Crocodile strap. 30m water resistance. ¥735,000.
