40 Blancpain A fine and elegant, Villeret, perpetual calendar wristwatch in steel, with white dial.
Estimate: € 4.000 – 8.000
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| Model | Villeret Perpetual Calendar |
|---|---|
| Year | Circa 1990s |
| Reference | 5395 |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Case Number | N°47 |
| Bracelet Material | Leather strap |
| Movement Type | Automatic, cal. 953, 21 jewels |
| Dimension | 34mm Diameter |
| Signed | Case, dial and movement |
A quietly powerful example of classical Swiss watchmaking, this Blancpain Villeret Perpetual Calendar ref. 5395 embodies the brand’s post-quartz renaissance, led by Jean-Claude Biver in the 1980s. At a time when many brands chased modernity or quartz solutions, Blancpain leaned into tradition, championing ultra-thin mechanical complications and timeless design. This reference 5395 is equipped with an automatic movement derived from a Frédéric Piguet base, enhanced with a full perpetual calendar complication. Unlike later iterations, this early model omits the leap-year indicator, preserving perfect symmetry on the ivory-tone dial, punctuated by applied Roman numerals and classic hands. Its steel case measures just 34mm across and under 9mm thick: an elegant, discreet format that speaks to the understated luxury of high horology in the pre-Y2K era. This is definitely a time capsule of Blancpain’s revival, a symbol of analog defiance, and a refined reminder that true mechanical sophistication rarely needs to shout.