Today, three iconic models are offered in 16 new references, available in two sizes (40 mm and 33.20 mm) and crafted in 18 ct red gold or stainless steel. These include an automatic three-hand model with date (40 mm), a complete calendar with moon phase (40 mm), and a moon phase calendar (33.2 mm). The dials introduce a finely grained opaline surface and a golden brown sunburst finish. Indexes and hands are rendered as refined Roman numerals in 18 ct gold, with satin-brushed surfaces and polished bevels, while the slender hands include luminescent inserts for improved visibility.
The expressive moon phase features a ceramic disc with a domed, satin-finished 18 ct gold moon bearing a distinctive face, set within an enlarged aperture that enhances its depth and presence. A newly designed oscillating weight, open worked and crafted in red or yellow gold with polished bevels, reveals the beauty of the mechanical movement and highlights the excellence of its finishing. These automatic manufacture movements are decorated in accordance with the traditions of Haute Horlogerie (Côtes de Genève, beveling), and include the new satin-finished, open worked oscillating weight with polished angles. Complete calendars are equipped with patented under-lug correctors. All movements now come with a five-year warranty.
The case of reference 6654N has been subtly reinterpreted, featuring refined proportions, a slimmer bezel, a lighter profile, an enlarged crown, and redesigned lugs that enhance elegance, comfort, and ergonomics. The straps use a quick-change system and come in four new shades: brown, blue-grey, honey, and beige nubuck velvet. Each features a supple barolo finish that develops a natural patina over time.
Three Models, 16 References
The 2025 collection presents three models showcasing a significant creative and technical achievement. The automatic three-hand model with date (40 mm) is offered in two dial colours and materials, for a total of four references. The complete calendar with moon phase (40 mm) is also available in two dial colours and materials, adding four more references. The moon phase calendar (33.20 mm) comes in two dial colours and materials as well, including four versions enhanced with a diamond-set bezel, rounding out the collection with eight references. In total, 16 references are available in stainless steel or 18 ct red gold.
Origins
When did Blancpain’s Villeret collection begin? The answer is not so simple. While the name “Villeret” was only officially given to the Maison’s most classic line in 2003, its spirit, style, and very DNA had been established two decades earlier. In 1983, Blancpain introduced a creation that would become emblematic: the smallest complete calendar moon phase of its time (Calibre 6395, 21mm diameter). With its double-stepped bezel and refined, understated aesthetics, this timepiece already embodied the codes that continue to define Villeret today.
More than a model, it was a powerful symbol — a visionary watch that helped restore confidence in Swiss mechanical watchmaking at a time when the industry was shaken. Against the influx of electronic watches, Blancpain demonstrated that mechanical timepieces stood out for their complex craftsmanship and combination of art, beauty, tradition, and innovation. The 1983 moon phase embodied this difference and opened the path to the renaissance of authentic watchmaking, born of passion and artisanal mastery.
“This timepiece was more than a tribute to horological tradition,” recalls Marc A. Hayek, President and CEO of Blancpain. “It opened new perspectives and reignited interest in mechanical watchmaking.”
The Moon Phase, a Blancpain Signature
Through their variety and richness, Blancpain’s moon phases hold a unique place in watchmaking. This complication, both poetic and technical, played a key role in the revival of the Maison and, more broadly, in the renaissance of Swiss watchmaking. It has since become one of Blancpain’s most emblematic signatures.
True to tradition, the moon is always depicted with a face. Far from being a simple aesthetic choice, this approach draws on centuries of symbolism, literature, and popular beliefs, in which the celestial body is humanised and becomes a companion to the passing of time. By reinterpreting this heritage, Blancpain’s master watchmakers instil a romantic dimension into their creations, linking mechanical precision with celestial imagination.
Continuity
From the purity of a three-hand watch to the complexity of a minute repeater, and that of the tourbillon, the carrousel, the perpetual calendar, the traditional Chinese calendar and the equation of time, the Villeret collection embraces the full scope of the horological complications. Over time, it has grown richer with creations that virtuously celebrate the noblest watchmaking savoir-faire.
Pure and elegant, Villeret captivates with its timeless aesthetics and profound attachment to the founding values of Swiss watchmaking. For decades, Blancpain has striven to subtly reinterpret this line, preserving its distinctive features while infusing them with modernity. Even today, the icon continues to evolve.
A New Chapter
This autumn, the Villeret collection reinvents itself through a series of subtle details. From golden brown sunburst dials to opaline dials enriched with golden accents, from shades of beige or blue-grey to interchangeable straps adapting to the moment: evolution is expressed in both colour and material.
Alongside these touches come deeper transformations. The hands have been redesigned with luminescent inserts that provide both a contemporary touch and improved readability in low light. The Roman numeral indices in 18 ct gold have satin-finished tops and polished bevels on their sides. The traditional “12” is now replaced by the “JB” symbol, giving the dial a more sculpted and defined appearance. At 3 o’clock, the date window is larger and more harmoniously integrated. The oscillating weight is open worked, crafted in red or yellow gold, and features beveled edges and refined finishes that reveal the mechanical heart of the watch.
For daily comfort, the new system of interchangeable straps and clasps offers practical functionality. Their “saddle-cut” finish, extremely supple and hand-stitched, balances comfort with artisanal craftsmanship.
For all moon phase calendars, the complication is rendered expressively, with an enlarged aperture, a ceramic disc, and an applied gold moon that is domed and satin-finished — almost alive in its detail. The movements are designed to be safe and secure, allowing the wearer to adjust calendar indications at any time without damaging the mechanism. The 33.20 mm case models include traditional correctors on the caseband, while the 40 mm versions feature under-lug correctors, patented in 2005, that are operated by a simple press of the finger.
The 40 mm complete calendar with moon phase benefits from a redesigned case with a slimmer bezel, a larger crown, a more slender profile, and reworked lugs — a refined elegance that lightens the case without diminishing its presence.
