Blancpain - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024 Hong Kong Friday, September 20, 2024 | Phillips
  • Condition Report

  • Manufacturer: Blancpain
    Year: Circa 1990
    Reference No: 7001-1418-55
    Case No: 1
    Model Name: Villeret
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 64-1, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Blancpain pin buckle
    Dimensions: 33.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Blancpain fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - In 1981, Jean-Claude Biver and Jacques Piguet set out on a mission to revive the mechanical watchmaking legacy. Their endeavor culminated in the relaunch of the storied Blancpain brand, a name that has been synonymous with horological excellence since time immemorial.

    - The Villeret collection represents Blancpain's most classic and authentic line of watches, embodying the pure lines and values of traditional Swiss watchmaking. The present 33.5mm yellow gold example, produced in the early 1990s, is one of the earliest Villeret ref. 7001 released, as evidenced by the serial number 1 engraved on the caseback.

    - Powering this iconic timepiece is the Frederic Piguet caliber 64-1, a heavily upgraded version of the Peseux 7001 movement, which contributes to the slim profile of the Villeret design. Presented in very attractive condition, the case has developed a subtle oxidized patina, which means it has been carefully preserved in a safe for an extended period.

  • Artist Biography

    Blancpain

    Swiss • 1735

    As the watchmaking brand with the earliest founding date, Blancpain remains close to tradition, concentrating on classical mechanical watches. Established in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, the Le Brassus manufacturer today continues to innovate with the development of high-quality calibres and is proud of their heritage, having never made quartz watches. One of the firm's greatest successes was the Fifty Fathom wristwatch introduced in 1953 — the vintage models of which are now highly coveted by collectors. The earliest dive watch available to the market, Fifty Fathom came out a year prior to Rolex's Submariner.  Another key model is the Air Command from the 1960s, considered one of the most mythical collector's watches due to their extreme rarity. Today, the firm specializes in creative innovated complicated timepieces. 

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 7001-1418-55
A very early and well-preserved yellow gold wristwatch with small seconds, applied Roman numerals and presentation box, numbered 1

Circa 1990
33.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$24,000 - 40,000 
€2,800-4,700
$3,100-5,100

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024

20 - 27 September 2024