The Basics
The Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel was introduced in 2013 as the first ever mechanical wristwatch to be fitted with a traditional Chinese calendar. It is powered by the self-winding caliber 3638, which needs some 463 parts in order to accomplish this feat. Reference 00888-3431-55B has a red gold case and a white enamel dial.
| Brand: | Blancpain |
| Family: | Villeret |
| Reference: | 00888-3631-55B |
| Name: | Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel Red Gold / White |
| Produced: | 2013 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Blancpain’s model 00888-3631-55B from Villeret watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Blancpain’s Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel Red Gold / White (00888-3631-55B) was originally released in 2013. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of N/A (N/A Hz) to provide a 168-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The red gold case measures 45mm in diameter and roughly 15mm thick, with 23mm lug width. The round case is paired with a white color dial with -shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Blancpain’s Villeret model 00888-3631-55B is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Red Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 45mm |
| Height: | 15mm |
| Lug Width: | 23mm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Villeret 00888-3631-55B movement is a powered by caliber 3638 made by Blancpain. The 36-jewel automatic movement is 32mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at N/A semi-oscillations per hour or N/A Hz. This movement offers a 168-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Blancpain |
| Caliber: | 3638 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 32mm |
| Jewels: | 36 |
| Reserve: | 168 hours |
| Frequency: | N/A |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Blancpain’s Villeret 00888-3631-55B cost? This watch was introduced in 2013 and has been in Blancpain’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Blancpain
- Model: Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel Red Gold / White
- Reference Number: 00888-3631-55B
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Red Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 45
- Thickness: 15
- Lug Width: 23
- Dial Color: White
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and -shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Blancpain
- Caliber: 3638
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 32mm
- Jewels: 36
- Power Reserve: 168 hours
- Frequency: N/A
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Blancpain
Jehan-Jacques Blancpain founded Blancpain in Villeret, Switzerland, in 1735. Today, under the Swatch Group, the manufacture is well known for the 1735 grand complication and the Fifty Fathoms dive watch. Blancpain is part of the Swatch Group group.
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