Blancpain Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990s
Maker / issuer
BlancpainThis Blancpain gentleman's wristwatch is a water-resistant chronograph produced during the 1990s. The watch features a three-body stainless steel case with a stepped bezel, straight lugs, and a sapphire crystal, measuring 34 mm in diameter and 8 mm in thickness.
The white dial displays applied steel radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, an outer 1/5th seconds scale, and a date aperture. It is fitted with steel bâton hands. The movement is the Blancpain Caliber 1180, which is rhodium-plated with fausses-côtes decoration. This 30-jewel self-winding movement includes a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, a shock-absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring.
The dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer. The auction house reports a grade of A for the overall watch.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1990s
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Blancpain
- Jewels
- 30
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Movement
- Cal. 1180
- Condition
- Grade A
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Maker / attribution
- Blancpain
Design
- Movement
- The internal mechanism is the Blancpain Caliber 1180. This rhodium-plated movement incorporates 30 jewels and utilizes a straight line lever escapement. The balance is monometallic and adjusted to 5 positions. It is equipped with a shock-absorber system and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The plates are finished with fausses-côtes decoration.
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a three-body stainless steel case characterized by a polished finish and a distinctive stepped bezel. It features straight lugs and is protected by a sapphire crystal, with a total diameter of 34 mm and a thickness of 8 mm. The dial is white and features applied steel radial Roman numerals. It includes three subsidiary dials designated for seconds, a 12-hour register, and a 30-minute register. An outer track records 1/5th seconds, and there is an aperture provided for the date. Steel bâton-style hands indicate the time and chronograph functions.
- Visible features
- • Applied steel radial Roman numerals on white dial • Three-body steel case with stepped bezel • Three subsidiary registers and date aperture • Steel bâton hands
- Condition and Marks
- The dial, case, and movement are all signed by Blancpain. According to the auction report, the overall condition of the object is assigned a grade of A. Specific components were graded separately, with the case noted as being in good condition with signs of wear. The dial is classified as very good, and the hands are reported as original.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description suggests an overhaul is recommended
- Research required: Country of manufacture not specified