In 2010, famous watch maker Blancpain has two big moves that excite the brand¡¯s watch enthusiasts. Firstly, it adds 12 brand-new watches to in its well-known Villeret line. Secondly, it revives the Fifty Fathoms Collection which is also very famous and well- received.
Unveiled in the early 1980s, the Villeret Collection has been synonymous with understated aesthetics and elegance ever since. For the 2010 line key design features (such as the round double stepped cases and roman numeral dials) have been respected and the classical essence of Villeret preserved, however the style has been re-interpreted and the movements brought up to date.
Born in the early 1980s, the Villeret line has established a world-wide reputation with is simple style and grace ever since. The new watch offerings for 2010 preserve the soul of Villeret and keep the main design features such as the round double-stepped cases and dials with Roman numerals. However, these new Villeret watches has slightly different style and house modern movements.
The 12 new models in the Villeret collection is quite versatile. Among them, the full calendar moon phase watch sporting 8-day power reserve should be the real star of the collection. Given the complexity of its complication, the power reserve on the Villeret calendar watch is adorable. And that should be due to the automatic caliber 6639 movement that has three mainspring barrels and free-sprung titanium balance. What is more, not like most full calendar moon phase watches available in the market, the watch allows the wearer to set/adjust any function at any time of the time without worry of harming the movement.
And this watch is fitted with the brand¡¯s iconic under-lug correctors that not only ensure the watch look much cleaner but also allows the wearer to set/adjust the functions via simple pushes instead of an adjustment tool.
The brilliant watch is crafted from either platinum or rose gold with a grand feu enamel dial.