Heritage
Historical context
Following the introduction of quartz in 1969, the Swiss mechanical industry entered in a period known as "Quartz crisis".
Blancpain's bold vision
In the early 1980s, Blancpain chose the opposite path, reaffirming the emotional and artisanal value of mechanical watchmaking.
The birth of the Villeret with the moon phase
Launched in 1983, the complete calendar moon phase stood against quartz and established the founding codes of the Villeret collection.
Mastery of high complications: The 6 Masterpieces & the 1735
Blancpain advanced the most prestigious complications, culminating in the iconic 1735.
A heritage carried forward: The Modern Villeret
The Villeret collection remains faithful to its roots while embracing innovation.
Movement 6654.4 (Villeret Quantième Complet Phases de Lune)
As always at Blancpain, an entirely in-house movement
Entirely conceived, developed, produced, decorated, and assembled in-house.
A secured movement
Allows the wearer to adjust calendar indications at any time, without damaging the movement.
A silicon hairspring
Ensures superior chronometric performance and strong magnetic resistance.
High-end, refined finishing
Côtes de Genève, perlage in multiple sizes, polished angles, drawn lines…
A new open-worked gold winding rotor
Offers an enhanced view of the bridge decorations through the sapphire case back.
A long power reserve
Two mainspring barrels offer a power reserve of 72 hours/3 days.
Moon Phase
The moon has the typical Mona Lisa smile
Blancpain’s iconic moon phase, recognizable thanks to its poetic face. Reflects light in a unique way.
A gold moon phase
New moon phase made of a solid 18k gold domed applique.
Great contrast
Displayed on a blue ceramic disc, the gold moon phase – complemented by a new set of stars – bringing strong visual contrast for greater legibility.
An enlarged opening
Allows enhanced legibility of the different moon phases.
Dial
A Color Achieved Through a Long and Demanding Process
The dial’s shade is the result of a meticulous process involving five successive baths:
- Two washing baths, ensuring purity and the perfect preparation of the surface.
- Three galvanic baths, enabling the achievement of a deep and perfectly even color.
An Invisible Yet Essential Nobility
The final galvanic bath is composed of gold superior to 18 carats, endowing the dial with unparalleled richness and chromatic depth.
A sunray-finished dial
The dial comes to life thanks to Blancpain celebrated sunray finish, which creates an engaging play of light, enhanced by the contrasting date ring.
One of the Most Rigorous Quality Controls in Watchmaking
The dials meet the industry’s strictest criteria in terms of thickness and flatness. Each Villeret Quantième Complet is individually inspected eight times – at every step– by a human.
Hands & Indexes
Solid 18 ct gold indexes
Full gold Roman numeral indexes, adding prestige to the piece, and design sharply defined.
Different types of index finishings
The delicate combination of satin-finished tops and polished bevels on the sides creates a unique play of light.
A new index at 12 o'clock
The traditional “XII” is replaced by the “JB” symbol.
Redesigned hands
The hour and minute hands feature a sharper, more assertive look, complemented by Super-LumiNova for a contemporary touch and improved readability in low-light conditions.
Case
A Villeret signature
The case features the traditional double-stepped shape.
User-friendly features
Patented under-lug correctors (2025) allowing tool-free, intuitive calendar setting while keeping the case flanks pure, free of "dimples".
Case subtly reinterpreted
Refined proportions with a slimmer bezel and thinner profile. Enlarged crown and redesigned lugs for improved elegance, comfort, and ergonomics.
Straps
A new interchangeable system
The Villeret collection now comes with a quick interchangeable strap system.
Tool-free
Tool-free system, made possible by discreet tabs positioned at both the case attachment and the deployant buckle, allowing easy removal and reattachment with a simple fingertip motion.
A range of colours
Straps are available in blue-grey, honey, beige or brown, and more.
