Blancpain Updates its Villeret Collection with the 2025 Golden Hour Series

The latest Blancpain releases are classical watchmaking refined with a purpose. Long before the Villeret collection officially gained its name in 2003, Blancpain had already set the template in the early 1980s with a small, classically framed complete calendar moonphase (Cal. 6395). The look with the double-stepped bezel, Roman numerals, and slim cases became the brand’s design code (as seen here in its purest expression), later stretching across everything from ultra-thins to minute repeaters, carrousels, tourbillons, and calendar complications. Practical ideas arrived quietly, too, like the under-lug correctors (2005) that let you set calendars without breaking the case lines.

Blancpain’s new Villeret Golden Hour series is a careful evolution of a line that traces its spiritual origin to the emblematic 1983 complete calendar moon phase. The refresh spans three core models and 16 references across two case sizes. The update offers finely grained opaline or sunlit golden-brown dials; sharper gold Roman numerals (with “JB” applied logo at 12 o’clock); slimmer, lume-tipped hands; and an open-worked gold rotor that spotlights traditional finishing.

There are also new straps, with a quick-change system, offered in four new shades (brown, blue-grey, honey, and beige nubuck velvet), with a supple barolo finish that develops a natural patina over time. These are closed by a new spring-loaded folding buckle. Finally, these watches are now covered by a 5-year warranty. Here are the details.

The Villeret Ultraplate

Blancpain’s cleanest Villeret returns as a svelte, wearable daily with a technical backbone. The 40mm case (steel or 18k red gold) is 8.70mm thick and water-resistant to 30m, with the sapphire front and back to frame the Calibre 1151. This in-house automatic movement with twin barrels delivers 100 hours of autonomy at 21,600 vibrations/hour and now shows off a new open-worked gold rotor, with satin surfaces and polished bevels.

The dial execution is the step-change: a finely grained opaline or a warm golden-brown sunburst, both carrying slim, lume-inlaid hands and crisper gold Roman numerals whose sculpted geometry modernises the classic Villeret look. For better legibility, a larger date window is at 3. On the wrist, short lugs and a quick-change leather system (beige, honey, or brown) make swapping tones trivial; the supple “barolo” finish is designed to patina beautifully.

Quick Facts: 40mm × 8.70mm – stainless steel or 18k red gold – sapphire front & back – 30m WR – opaline or golden-brown dial – lume-inlaid hands – 18k gold Roman numerals – date at 3 – Calibre 1151, automatic, twin-barrel – 27.4 mm × 3.25 mm – 21,600vph – 100h power reserve – new open-worked gold rotor – 22 mm lug width – quick-change leather straps (beige/honey/brown), folding clasp – Ref. 6651N – not limited – CHF 9,900 (steel), CHF 20,500 (red gold)

The Villeret Quantieme Complet Phases de Lune

The classic complete calendar comes leaner and crisper without losing its romance. The 40mm case, available in steel or 18k red gold, is 10.60mm thick, featuring sapphire crystals and 30m water resistance. The case geometry has been refined: slimmer bezel, larger crown, re-worked lugs for a lighter profile and better ergonomics. The dial, opaline or golden-brown, pairs the renewed 18k Roman numerals and lume-tipped hands with a larger, more harmonious date aperture and the signature weekday/month windows beneath 12.

At 6, the moonphase now sits in an enlarged opening; the ceramic disc and domed, satin-finished gold moon add depth and presence. The manufacture Calibre 6654.4 beats at 28,800 vibrations/hour for a 72-hour reserve, with traditional Côtes de Genève and anglage, plus the new gold open-worked rotor. Usability is on the level, the patented under-lug correctors allow on-the-fly calendar setting with a fingertip. Straps use the quick-change system in blue-grey, honey or brown.

Quick Facts: 40mm × 10.60mm – stainless steel or 18k red gold – sapphire front & back – 30m WR – opaline or golden-brown dial – weekday/month at 12, pointer date, moonphase at 6 – lume-inlaid hands – 18k gold numerals – enlarged date aperture – under-lug correctors– Calibre 6654.4, automatic –– 28,800vph – 72h power reserve – 22 mm lug width – quick-change leather (blue-grey/honey/brown), folding clasp – Ref. 6654N –  not limited – CHF 15,400 (steel), CHF 27,200 (red gold)

The Villeret Quantieme Phases de Lune 33mm

The Villeret Calendar Moonphase is presented in an elegant 33.20mm case with eight references, in steel or 18k red gold, with opaline or golden-brown dials, and the option of a diamond-set bezel. The thickness is a balanced 10.40mm, with sapphire crystals on the front and back, and 30m water resistance, maintaining daily practicality. The dial treatment mirrors the larger pieces, refined 18k Roman numerals, lume-inlaid hands, a larger date at 3, and the same expressive moonphase at 6 with a domed gold moon on a ceramic disc in an enlarged aperture.

The manufacture Calibre 913QL.P drives hours, minutes, central seconds, date, and moonphase; finishing is to the Haute Horlogerie standard and highlighted by the new open-worked gold rotor. Despite its compact size, the watch is legible and looks modern thanks to the sharper type and luminous accents. The quick-change strap system (blue-grey, honey, or brown) makes it easy to shift from understated steel/opaline to full dress with a warm golden-brown dial and diamonds.

Quick Facts: 33.20mm × 10.40mm – stainless steel or 18k red gold – sapphire front & back – 30m WR – opaline or golden-brown dial – date at 3, moonphase at 6 – lume-inlaid hands – 18k gold numerals – optional diamond-set bezel – Calibre 913QL.P, automatic – 21,600vph – 40h power reserve – new open-worked gold rotor – 18 mm lug width – quick-change leather (blue-grey/honey/brown), folding clasp – Ref. 6126N – not limited – CHF 11,600 (steel) / CHF 16,400 (steel, diamond bezel); CHF 19,400 (red gold) / CHF 24,400 (red gold, diamond bezel)

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