Discover Blancpain's Tradition-Rich Watchmaking Excellence with the Launch of Villeret Golden Hour Series

Famed for its innovative and robust Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch, Blancpain has once again asserted its impeccable craftsmanship with the launch of the Villeret Golden Hour series. To celebrate and reveal this new collection, an exclusive cocktail gathering at Blancpain’s boutique on East 57th Street in NYC served as a perfect stage. Key members from the brand like Global Vice President Alexios Kitsopoulos and North America President Leonardo Laviola joined the gathering to unfold the compelling narrative of the Villeret series.

Esteemed industry opinion, TanTan Wang, praised the warmth of the collection’s brown dials and red gold cases, along with clever under-lug correctors that allow adjustments to the calendar without risking any damage to the movement. The event didn’t limit to the showcase, but deep-dived into the collection’s glorious history. Notable mentions were made of the smallest complete calendar moon phase of its time launched in 1983, and to date, the brand continuing its tradition of watchmaking excellence.

The event culminated with an opportunity for the guests to experience a selection of Blancpain’s rarest high-complication timepieces, underlining the brand’s extraordinary achievements in haute horlogerie. From minute-repeaters to tourbillons to jumping hours, the preview of the Villeret Golden Hour series formed a fitting tribute to Blancpain’s legacy in the world of watchmaking.