Blancpain Villeret Gents Edition Watches

Blancpain Men's Watches

With its classic and modern style and complications of essential quality, Blancpain’s Villeret Gents collection appeals to luxury watch enthusiasts across the globe. The Blancpainmen's watches collection comprises more than 100 different pieces and is the Swiss manufacturer's most extensive series.

The Villeret Gents Edition watches collection is named after the original home of Blancpain. It is steeped in tradition and symbolises a return to the manufacturer's origins. Their long history commenced at the start of the 18th century in the small village of Villeret settled, in the Swiss canton of Bern. Although they later relocated production in the 1980s to Le Brassus, a community in the Vallée du Joux, they keep a secure connection to their old home, and the birthplace of Blancpain watches.

Jehan-Jacques Blancpain started manufacturing watches in 1735 when watchmaking was still a comparatively young craft. His workshop flourished and developed into an essential part of the Swiss watch industry over the 19th century. Success continued under the founder's subsequent successors. The company modernised its production techniques using the current of the Suze River for the necessary electricity. They achieved a significant milestone in 1926 when a collaboration between Blancpain and watch inventor John Harwood resulted in the first automatic wristwatch across the globe. Other innovations, such as the first-ever diving watch and the smallest automatic timepiece in the world at the time, have added in solidifying Blancpain's grand reputation. They belonged to the Swatch Group since 1992.

The Villeret's Caliber: Ultra-Thin Watch with Big Complications

All the pieces in the Villeret collection feature a multitude of calibres. The 1151 automatic caliber marks the edge due to its elegant flat design. It powers the streamlined Ultra-plate model that has an 8.7 mm thick case. The 35 and 332 movements power the Répétition Minutes models, making quite a statement with their powerful chimes. The 6763 caliber runs the Quantième Complet, that features a complete calendar with date, weekday, and month displays, and a charming moon phase indicator. The Blancpain watch price suits their grandeur and the edge of quality and elegance. The caliber 6054F in the Quantième Annuel GMT allows travellers to set a second time zone, sparing them the trouble of continually resetting the time.

While the L-Evolution includes a touch of avant-garde style, on the other end of the Villeret and Le Brassus collections has its unique charm. The Léman is somewhere in the heart, mixing sportiness and elegance. This diverse range of models makes Blancpain one of the top watch manufacturers across the globe.