Blancpain Automatic Villeret Ultra-slim Dresswatch white dial ref. B0021 1127 55, 1990s

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

Blancpain was founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in Villeret, Switzerland, making it one of the oldest existing watch brands in the world. Interestingly enough, Blancpain refused to produce—and still refuses to produce—quartz-driven watches, even during the 1970s when nearly 40 percent of Swiss watchmakers went bankrupt during the “Quartz Crisis.” At the time, they proudly used the slogan: “Since 1735, there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be.” Best known for their Fifty Fathoms dive watches and high-quality movements, Blancpain also produces a line of elegant, thin time-only watches: the Villeret line, named after the village where the brand was founded. This charming steel example measures 33.5mm and features a subtle step around the bezel, a small setting crown, and comes fitted with a lovely Bulang and Sons leather strap paired with an original Blancpain steel pin buckle. The glossy white dial has a slight pie-pan step, applied Roman numerals, no lume, a date window, and elegant glossy hands. Powering the watch is the ultra-thin automatic Blancpain Caliber 1195 , that has been fully serviced by our watchmaker an is good for up coming years. Looking for something a little under the radar, but all class? We'd love to discuss this watch in more detail with you. Get in touch, and let’s work something out! Specifications: Blancpain Villeret Dresswatch ref B0021 1127 55 33.5mm steel case Serial 39x, dating to the 1990s White glossy dial with date and applied Roman numerals Blancpain automatic movement Pictured Bulang and sons leather strap with steel Blancpain pin buckle Fully serviced by our watchmaker