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Blancpain — L-Evolution

Also known as: L-Evolution

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

2009–2015 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

Blancpain

L-Evolution is a wristwatch family made by Blancpain. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2009 to 2015. Recorded movements are Blancpain caliber 22T, Blancpain caliber 66R9, Blancpain caliber 37R8G, Blancpain caliber 13R5 and Blancpain caliber 6938, with functions including hours, minutes, carrousel, small seconds, date and day.

The sampled references record case diameters of 43.5–47.4 mm, heights of 11.66–16.25 mm, cases in white gold, stainless steel, platinum and red gold and water resistance of 30–100 m. Reference examples: ref. 00222-1500-53B (L-Evolution Carrousel Saphir Volant Une Minute Tantalum; 2010; 43.50 mm); ref. 8866-1500-53B (L-Evolution Quantieme Complet 8 Jours White Gold; 2009; 43.50 mm); ref. 8837-1134-53B (L-Evolution Semainier Grande Date 8 Jours Stainless Steel; 2010; 43.50 mm); ref. 92322-34B39-55B (L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel; 2015; 47.40 mm).

3 of the sampled references are recorded as limited editions (00222-1500-53B: 50 units; 8866-1500-53B: 150 units; 8837-1134-53B: 150 units).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
5

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Among the 5 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 2009 and the latest is 2015.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open
Lug width
23 mm
Case shape
Round
Case height
11.66–16.25 mm
Case materials recorded
White Gold, Stainless Steel, Platinum, Red Gold
Case diameter (sampled references)
43.5–47.4 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Carrousel, Small Seconds, Date, Day, Month, Moonphase
Movements recorded
Blancpain caliber 22T · Blancpain caliber 66R9 · Blancpain caliber 37R8G · Blancpain caliber 13R5 · Blancpain caliber 6938
Production years recorded
2009–2015
Water resistance recorded
30–100 m

Design

Hands
Alpha
Hour markers
Mixed
Dial colours recorded
Skeleton, Black

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
L-Evolution
References sampled
00222-1500-53B — L-Evolution Carrousel Saphir Volant Une Minute Tantalum 8866-1500-53B — L-Evolution Quantieme Complet 8 Jours White Gold 8837-1134-53B — L-Evolution Semainier Grande Date 8 Jours Stainless Steel 92322-34B39-55B — L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel 8850-36B30-53B — L-Evolution Réveil Grande Date 8 Jours Red Gold
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
00222-1500-53B
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 25 references under this family name; this entry summarises 5 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 00222-1500-53B — L-Evolution Carrousel Saphir Volant Une Minute Tantalum

    produced 2010; Blancpain caliber 22T; 43.50 mm; Skeleton dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 8866-1500-53B — L-Evolution Quantieme Complet 8 Jours White Gold

    produced 2009; Blancpain caliber 66R9; 43.50 mm white gold; Skeleton dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 8837-1134-53B — L-Evolution Semainier Grande Date 8 Jours Stainless Steel

    produced 2010; Blancpain caliber 37R8G; 43.50 mm stainless steel; Skeleton dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 92322-34B39-55B — L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel

    produced 2015; Blancpain caliber 13R5; 47.40 mm platinum; Skeleton dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 8850-36B30-53B — L-Evolution Réveil Grande Date 8 Jours Red Gold

    Blancpain caliber 6938; 43.50 mm red gold; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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