Blancpain Villeret 5395-1418A

Blancpain Villeret Quantieme Perpetual 5395-1418A 18k YG

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. In 1983, Blancpain released its now-iconic cal. 6395 movement that featured a “complete calendar” with a moon-phase indicator. The watch, with weekday and month indicators in separate windows, a pointer date subdial at 12 o’clock and a playfully illustrated moonphase display, established several of the aesthetic codes that the modern Villeret collection leans on. As such, the collection is best known for its classical construction and typically complicated movements, of which the ref. 5395 that we have here features. With its traditionally executed dial, simple construction, and refined aesthetic, the Villeret Perpetual Calendar Moonphase is a watch that leans on Blancpain’s heritage in abundance and champions it to great effect. Brand : Blancpain Dimensions : 34mm Model : Villeret Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Movement : Automatic cal. 953 Reference : 5395-1418A Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1990s Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch, Blancpain Service Guarantee dated Dec 2024, booklets, 2008 Service Estimate Dial Color : White THE DIAL Featuring an eggshell white dial, this example sports traditional font for its inscriptions, a mischievously depicted moon in its moonphase indicator, and applied Roman numerals that compound upon the timepiece's already-classical aesthetic. THE CONSTRUCTION Measuring a traditional 34mm in diameter, this example's 18kt yellow gold construction, with its stepped bezel, is incredibly easy to wear and a true pleasure on the wrist. 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.