The Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel brings a bit of Asian flair to the collection. The dial features the Chinese signs of the zodiac, the five elements, and the Celestial Stems, as well as a Gregorian calendar. The dial of the Damasquinée model is adorned with a red gold Chinese dragon, though other designs are also available. Even more luxurious is the Mouvement Inversé Serti Neige watch. Its dial and bezel are set with hundreds of diamonds, including more than 60 on the clasp of the alligator leather armband. Though its name suggests otherwise, the Grande Décoration emphasizes its technical workings more than its outer appearance. It features hour and minute hands on an enamel dial with Roman numerals and a sapphire crystal back, which allows a view of the 15B caliber movement. The movement is decorated with beautiful handcrafted designs depicting cities and landscapes from Europe and Asia.
Blancpain uses alligator leather straps in nearly every model in the Villeret collection. Some watches are also available with red gold or stainless steel bands. The cases are made of red gold, white gold, and stainless steel. The Tourbillon Squelette 8 Jours model, as well as select limited edition watches, feature platinum cases.
The Villeret collection carries on the long historical tradition of Blancpain. Following in the footsteps of the Villeret collection is the small Le Brassus collection, which exemplifies incredibly intricate watchmaking. The Fifty Fathoms and the L-Evolution models demonstrate the broad scope of Blancpain's talents. The functional Fifty Fathoms is a diving watch, and the L-Evolution features a captivating avant-garde design. The Léman collection serves as a mediator between these two worlds, uniting sportiness and elegance in single timepieces.
