Blancpain Villeret Perpetual Calendar Reference 5395
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1990s
Maker / issuer
BlancpainThis Blancpain Villeret Perpetual Calendar wristwatch, reference 5395, is an automatic timepiece produced in 18K white gold. It features a mother-of-pearl dial with diamond-set hour markers and is further adorned with a double-row diamond-set bezel.
The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 6511 movement, which incorporates 23 jewels and a perpetual calendar complication with moon phase display. The dial configuration includes three subsidiary displays for the calendar functions, with the moon phase indicator positioned at 6 o'clock. The watch is completed by a Gay Frères bracelet in 18K white gold, measuring approximately 190mm in length. This piece is part of the “Six Masterpieces” collection introduced in 1986, which was developed during the tenure of Jean-Claude Biver and Jacques Piguet.
It is signed on the case, dial, and movement, and is identified by case number Nº4.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Perpetual calendar moon phase wristwatch
- Maker
- Blancpain
- Model
- Villeret Perpetual Calendar
- Bracelet
- Gay Frères gold bracelet
- Diameter
- 34mm
- Movement
- Automatic, cal. 6511, 23 jewels
- Case Number
- Nº4
- Case Material
- 18K white gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Blancpain
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is constructed from 18K white gold and measures 34mm in diameter. The dial is composed of mother-of-pearl and features diamond-set hour markers, contributing to its aesthetic appearance. The watch is equipped with a distinct double-row diamond-set bezel. The perpetual calendar functions are displayed across three subsidiary dials, while a moon phase indicator is located at the 6 o'clock position. The overall design follows the aesthetic established for the reference 5395, introduced by the company in 1986 as part of their “Six Masterpieces” series.
- Visible features
- • Case diameter of 34mm • Double-row diamond-set bezel • Mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indexes • Moon phase display at the 6 o'clock position
- Signatures and Components
- The watch is marked as signed on the case, dial, and movement. It is identified by the case number Nº4. The watch is also fitted with a Gay Frères bracelet crafted from 18K white gold, which is noted as approximately 190mm in length. The bracelet is specifically identified as being produced by Gay Frères for Blancpain, a detail highlighted for its impact on the watch's presentation and specified construction.
- Movement and Technical Details
- The watch is powered by the Blancpain caliber 6511 automatic movement. This movement is reported to contain 23 jewels and provides the necessary mechanism for the perpetual calendar functions observed on the dial. The technical development of this movement was associated with the brand's “Six Masterpieces” collection, a series of mechanical complications created during the leadership of Jean-Claude Biver and Jacques Piguet.
Identification
- Reference
- 5395
- Serial number
- Nº4
- 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 exact year of manufacture is listed only as 'Circa 1990s'
- Research required: The condition of the internal movement is not detailed in the provided text