Tag: Blancpain

Blancpain faced the quartz crisis by choosing craft over convenience. In the early 1980s, it doubled down on mechanical watchmaking, and in 1983 the complete calendar moon phase set the codes for Villeret. The later push into high complications – the Six Masterpieces and the 1735 – did not dilute that vision. Today the modern…

Blancpain marks the arrival of the Fire Horse with its 2026 Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel, a limited run of 50 platinum pieces that continues the house’s annual exploration of the Chinese lunisolar calendar in mechanical form.

Brace yourself, watch aficionados! Blancpain has just dropped a horological bombshell with the release of the Grande Double Sonnerie, their most complicated wristwatch to date. This masterpiece doesn’t just tell time – it plays music. That’s right, it’s the first-ever wristwatch capable of playing two selectable melodies, bringing a taste of West End musical flair…

Blancpain is adding a splash of autumnal color to its legendary Villeret collection. The latest update features three iconic models with a whopping 16 new references, split across two sizes and crafted in either 18 ct red gold or stainless steel. So, if you’ve been looking for a reason to redecorate your wrist, this might…

If you ever wished your diving watch could make a fashion statement while still being a top-notch tool for underwater exploits, Blancpain has heard your call! Enter the Fifty Fathoms Tech-nicolors, the latest addition to their permanent collection that’s not just deep water-ready but also decked out in vibrant summer shades.