Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde 6668-1127 Steel Box Paper 40mm
By Blancpain
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6668-1127 Year: 2019 Model: Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde 6668-1127 Steel Box Paper 40mm
By Blancpain
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6668-1127 Year: 2019 Model: Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Blancpain Villeret Rose Gold Single Button Chronograph
By Blancpain
Located in Stamford, CT
The Blancpain Villeret automatic 18 rose gold single button chronograph is a masterpiece of refined
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blancpain Vileret Yellow Gold Steel Men's Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Stamford, CT
This Blancpain Villeret yellow gold and steel men’s day date month moon phase automatic wristwatch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$34,400
W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
Vintage 1990s Villeret Perpetual 5395-1318 – 18K Yellow Gold, White Moonphase
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
A High Complication Masterclass The Blancpain Villeret Perpetual Calendar represents the era when
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BLACPAIN Villeret, 18K White Gold Chronograph
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
Basic Information - Brand: Blancpain - Model: Villeret - Reference number: 4082-1540-55 - Movement
18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Authentic, Blancpain Villeret 5856, Blue Dial
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #:6595-1318. Blancpain Villeret Triple Date in 18k & stainless steel
Blancpain Villeret 6595-1318; Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #:6595-1318. Blancpain Villeret Triple Date in 18k & stainless steel
Blancpain Villeret 6595-1318, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #:6595-1318. Blancpain Villeret Triple Date in 18k & stainless steel
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Retrograde 6668.1127.55B
By Blancpain
Located in Greenwich, CT
Blancpain Villeret Large Date Jour retrograde 40mm stainless steel case, white dial, Big date at 6
Steel, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 0.75 in D 0.4 in Dm 1.34 in L 7.49 in
Blancpain Villeret 1180-3318-55 18K Yellow Gold Chronograph Unisex Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret 1180-3318-55 18K Yellow Gold Chronograph Unisex Watch 34MM
Yellow Gold
Blancpain Villeret N° 17 Minute Repeater Platinum Mechanical Unworn
By Blancpain
Located in Geneva, CH
Blancpain Villeret Repetition Minutes in Platinum Reference n° 0033-3427-55A 33mm Size Limited
Platinum
Blancpain Villeret 6595-1318 18 Karat and Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Triple Date in 18k & stainless steel. Auto w/ date, day, month, moonphase. With
Blancpain - Villeret Ultra-Slim - Ref: 4063-1961-55 - Men
By Blancpain
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
: Blancpain (Guaranteed Authentic) Model: Villeret Ultra-Slim Reference Number: 4063-1961-55 Gender: Men's
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Blancpain Villeret 18 Karat Gold Ladies Watch on Black Leather Strap
By Blancpain
Located in Pikesville, MD
An automatic Blancpain 18 karat yellow gold timepiece featuring a small date calendar at the 6
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blancpain Villeret Ultra Slim 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch Automatic 1158-3642-55
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Blancpain Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 36mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
18k Gold
Blancpain Villeret White Gold Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40mm Blancpain Villeret in white gold. Featuring a silver with applied roman numerals and a fixed
10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blancpain Villeret Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Blancpain Villeret, Triple Calendar, Moonphase Wrist Watch. 38 MM Stainless Steel case
Stainless Steel
BlancPain Villeret Tourbillon Platinum Watch 0023-3427-58
By Blancpain
Located in Southampton, PA
This BlancPain Villeret Tourbillon Watch, reference number 0023-3427-58, features a fine platinum
Platinum
Blancpain Villeret Quantieme Complet 6263 1127 55A Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic mens Blancpain Villeret Quantieme Complet wristwatch in stainless steel. Featuring a
Stainless Steel
Blancpain Villeret Automatic Ultra Thin, Ref 6223 1127. Complete Set, 2016
By Blancpain
Located in Canterbury, England
Our stunning Blancpain Villeret automatic ultra thin , reference 6223 1127, features a 38mm
Blancpain Villeret Moonphase Calendar 18k Gold Steel White Dial Men Watch 6395
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
: Dress/Formal Model: Blancpain Villeret Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Dial Color
18k Gold, Steel
Products Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet 18K Red Gold
By Blancpain
Located in Carmel, IN
This Blancpain Quantième Demin Savonnette was recently added to our case and is in very good to
Rose Gold
Blancpain Villeret Yellow Gold White Dial 0071-1418-55 Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Villeret Gents Wristwatch, white dial with roman numerals, a fixed 18k yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Blancpain Villeret Automatic 34mm Ss & Yellow Gold Watch Ref. Number 38
By Blancpain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Blancpain Model: Villeret Number 38 Movement: Automatic - Self Winding - 19 Jewels
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Blancpain Villeret Ultra Slim 0028.1527.55 Men's Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
. Generic Strap. Photos of actual watch. Blancpain caliber 21, 18 Jeweled Movement. Comes with the original
White Gold
Blancpain Rose Gold Villeret Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Princeton, NJ
Blancpain 18k rose gold Villeret perpetual calendar wristwatch. Automatic movement, silvered dial
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blancpain Yellow Gold Villeret Automatic Winding Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Dallas, TX
). Black strap band with 18k yellow gold Blancpain buckle. Pre-owned with custom box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blancpain 18 Karat Yellow Gold Villeret Moonphase Ladies Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Dallas, TX
Blancpain 18K Yellow Gold Villeret Moonphase Ladies Watch - Automatic. 18K Yellow gold ( 26 mm
Blancpain Yellow Gold Villeret Ultra-Slim Wristwatch Circa 2012
By Blancpain
Located in Princeton, NJ
Blancpain 18k yellow gold Villeret wristwatch, 33mm, manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, transparent
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blancpain Platinum Equation of Time Perpetual Calendar Villeret Automatic Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum Marching Equation Of Time Perpetual Calendar Villeret Limited Edition Gents Wristwatch
Platinum
Blancpain Leman Villeret Perpetual Calendar Gents 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial B&P
By Blancpain
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Leman Villeret Perpetual Calendar Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied roman
Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.47 in W 0.95 in Dm 6.5 in L 6.5 in
Blancpain Swiss 1960 French Retro Modern Bracelet Watch In 18Kt Gold & Gemstones
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
and luxury mechanical watches. Was founded by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in Villeret, Switzerland in 1735
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Blancpain Villeret Ref 0095-1318, Rare, 18K Yellow Gold, Rare & Vintage
By Blancpain
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare Blancpain Villeret reference 0095-1318 features an 18k yellow gold and stainless steel
Yellow Gold
Blancpain Villeret Platinum Diamond Set Watch 4795-4227-34
By Blancpain
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extremely rare ladie’s 34mm Villeret timepiece, crafted in platinum by Blancpain. Featuring a
Diamond, Platinum
Blancpain Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Triple Calendar Moonphase Villeret
By Blancpain
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Triple Calendar Moonphase Villeret Gents Wristwatch, Mother of Pearl (MOP
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim Limited Edition Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Greenwich, CT
Excellent condition Pre-owned Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim Limited Edition of 333 pieces, 39 mm 18
Blancpain Villeret 6595-1318, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #: 6595-1318. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Gold Tone White 33 MM
Blancpain Villeret 6595-1318, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #: 6595-1318. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Gold Tone White 33 MM
Blancpain Villeret 6595-1318, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #: 6595-1318. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Gold Tone White 33 MM
Blancpain Villeret 1151-1418-55, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #: 1151-1418-55. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 34
Blancpain Villeret 1151-1418-55, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #: 1151-1418-55. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 34
Blancpain Villeret 1158-3642-55, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Blancpain Villeret Reference #: 1158-3642-55. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Rose Gold White 36 MM
Blancpain Villeret Quantieme Annual Gmt 6670-3642-55B
By Blancpain
Located in Greenwich, CT
Blancpain Villeret Quantieme Annual Gmt in a 40 mm red gold case, automatic self-winding movement
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blancpain Villeret Small Seconds, Date and Power Reserve 6606-1127-55B
By Blancpain
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pre-owned in excellent condition Blancpain Villeret Small seconds, Date , Power Reserve, 40mm
Steel, Stainless Steel
2012 Blancpain Villeret 5 Jours Platinum 6613-3403-55B Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2012 Blancpain Villeret 5 Jours Platinum 6613-3403-55B Wristwatch * *Complete with
Platinum
Blancpain Villeret 4795 Automatic Watch 18K Yellow Gold
By Blancpain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Blancpain Model - VIlleret 4795 Case Metal - 18kt Yellow Gold Case Size - 37mm Dial
Blancpain Villeret Perpetual Calendar Platinum 6057-3442-55B
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM2294 Manufacturer: BlancPain Model: Villeret Model Ref: 6057-3442-55B Age: 27th February
Steel, Stainless Steel
Blancpain Villeret 4795 Automatic Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Blancpain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Blancpain Model - VIlleret 4795 Case Metal - 18kt Yellow Gold Case Size - 37mm Dial
18k Gold
Blancpain Villeret 18K White Gold Diamond 6619-400-55B Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5635 Manufacturer: Blancpain Model: Villeret Model Ref: 6619-400-55B Age: 13th November 2018
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret Stainless Steel 6669-1127-55B Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Blancpain is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned Swiss watchmakers
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret Stainless Steel 6651-1143-55B Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Blancpain is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned Swiss watchmakers
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret Stainless Steel 6685-1127-55B Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Blancpain is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned Swiss watchmakers
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret Stainless Steel 6653Q-1127-55B Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Blancpain is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned Swiss watchmakers
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret 18 Karat Rose Gold 6659-3631-55B Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Pre-owned Blancpain Watches is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned
Rose Gold
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret 18 Karat Rose Gold 6640-3642-55B Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Blancpain is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned swiss watchmakers
Rose Gold
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret 18 Karat Rose Gold 6653Q-3642-55A Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Blancpain is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned Swiss watchmakers
Rose Gold
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret 18 Karat White Gold 6651-1504-55 Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Blancpain is possibly the oldest watch brand, leading the way for many renowned Swiss watchmakers
White Gold
Blancpain Rose Gold Villeret Automatic Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Dallas, TX
This Blancpain automatic wristwatch is designed with breathtaking 18kt rose gold. An ivory dial
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blancpain Watch, Villeret Collection on a Gold Bracelet.
By Blancpain
Located in Ebene, MU
An 18k Yellow Gold Triple Calendar Moonphase Villeret Gents Wristwatch, moonphase aperture
18k Gold
Blancpain Rose Gold Villeret Ultra Slim Dual Time Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Naples, FL
This is a stunning Blancpain is in Rose Gold and has an automatic movement with a 4 day power
18k Gold
Blancpain Villeret 4795 Automatic Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Blancpain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Blancpain Model - VIlleret 4795 Case Metal - 18kt Yellow Gold Case Size - 37mm Dial
18k Gold
Glycine Airman Automatic Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Glycine Airman Automatic Watch in Stainless Steel This Glycine Airman wristwatch is crafted in stainless steel and features the brand’s iconic aviation-inspired design. The black di...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
By Patek Philippe
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Patek Philippe Collection : Calatrava Model : Calatrava Clous De Paris Reference : Patek Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : manuel wind Case ma...
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k white gold mystery dial watch by Vacheron Constantin and LeCoultre. Case measures 34mm, Bracelet and buckle are not original - 8.5" long. Silvered dial with diamond mark...
Diamond, White Gold
Bretitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Mens Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
Breitling stainless steel Chronomat men's wristwatch, a masterpiece of precision and style that commands attention. Case diameter 44mm with a total length top to bottom 51mm. Its rob...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 1960s Yellow Gold Ref. 2595 Calatrava Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 2595 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Patek logo Crown. Mechanical, Manual wind 18 Jewel, Caliber 23-300 Movement. Sil...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
An embodiment of refined watchmaking, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche offers sophisticated complications within a sleek and elegant package. Crafted from polished stain...
Stainless Steel
1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A collector grade three stone platinum diamond ring centered on a rare 1.47 carat Panjshir Valley emerald in a crisp emerald cut, accompanied by an AGL report and designated no oil. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
$27,995
W 1.75 in Dm 1.75 in
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44mm 18K Rose Gold Black Dial IW503202 Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar (reference IW503202) is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies IWC's commitment to blending classic design with sophisticated craftsmanship...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Reference 250.2.86 Wrist Watch, 39 x 23 M.M. 18k Rose Gold case, Quartz movement, Black dial with raised Gold markers, newer Hirsch Black Crocodil...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 5.03ct Royal Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Three Stone Diamond Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents this magnificent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Zenith Elite 18 Karat Rose Gold Automatic Watch 17/62.1125.680
By Zenith
Located in New York, NY
ZENITH ELITE 18K ROSE GOLD AUTOMATIC 37MM WATCH 17/62.1125.680 Condition: Mint condition case, strap shows sing of wear Case size: 37mm Movement: Swiss Automatic Material: 18k Rose ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,819
W 1.34 in L 1.62 in
1985 Ed Heuer Mens Rare 125th Anniversary Ref. 188.205 Moon Phase "Golden Hours"
By Heuer
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold Plate
$5,369
H 1.46 in W 1.11 in
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
$1,995
H 1.62 in W 1.34 in
1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...
$2,119
W 1.86 in L 2.05 in
Owned & Worn by Harry Bellafonte with COA - Stührling Apocalypse 160 Chronograph
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold Plate
In 1735, Jehan-Jacques Blancpain opened a modest workshop on the second floor of his farmhouse in the Jura village of Villeret in Switzerland. These humble beginnings would form the foundation of what is now the world’s oldest existing watchmaker and one of the premier brands within the category of Swiss watchmaking.
Like most horologists at the time, Blancpain’s business was, at the beginning, a family affair: Jehan-Jacques’s son and siblings joined in the work at hand. After all, between the honing, polishing, design and assembly, the making of an innovative watch calls for all hands on deck. Since then, even given its deep history, Blancpain has remained a forward-looking brand.
At the end of the 18th century, Jehan-Jacques’s grandson David-Louis endeavored to turn the family business into an international one, traveling to cities across Europe to proffer the family’s distinctive timepieces, which were known for their roue de rencontre, or meeting wheel, escapements.
By the early 1800s, Frédéric-Louis Blancpain, Jehan-Jacques’s great-grandson, had begun work on ultra-flat movements and implemented modern means of production at the factory. Soon, Blancpain built a two-story factory that further bolstered its production capacity.
In 1926, Blancpain partnered with British watchmaker John Harwood to produce the first automatic wristwatch, an innovation that had existed only in pocket watches at that point. Then nearly 30 years later, when the race to craft modern dive watches had gained speed and Rolex was unveiling its iconic Submariner, Blancpain introduced its Fifty Fathoms, a timepiece designed initially for the French Navy to be waterproof up to a depth of 50 fathoms.
After two centuries of family management, Blancpain left the hands of its namesake family in 1932, passing between a few owners before being acquired in 1961 by SSIH, the venerable Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère, whose other subsidiaries include Omega and Tissot.
SSIH would sell Blancpain to a member of another Swiss watch family, Jacques Piguet, in the early 1980s. In 2010, Piguet merged with Blancpain under the Swatch Group. Today, Blancpain maintains its painstaking attention to detail, producing fewer than 30 watches per day, each crafted by a single watchmaker.
Find a wide range of vintage Blancpain watches for sale on 1stDibs today.
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