Ultra-thin experience: Blancpain ultra-thin watch

  “ The seventh month brings the heat, the ninth month brings the clothes ”, in the seventh lunar month, the weather is still hot, but the Antares star turns to the west and sets, signalling that the coolness of autumn is approaching, which makes one, while in the midst of the sweltering summer, feel a sense of longing.

    In the writings of Yu Dafu, the autumn of the north is the reed catkins of Taoranting, the willow shadows of Diaoyutai, the insect songs of the Western Hills, the night moon of Yuquan, and the bell tolls of Tanzhe Temple; the autumn of the south is the bright moon of the Twenty-Four Bridges, the autumn tide of the Qiantang River, the cool mist of Mount Putuo, and the withered lotus of Lychee Bay.

Book cover of Yu Dafu's 'Autumn in the Old Capital'

    Imagine yourself walking through these autumn scenes with their varying shades and distinct flavours; the items on your wrist should naturally keep up with the pace of the changing seasons. An exquisite, form-fitting, and ultra-thin watch that feels as if it were not there at all is not only visually lighter, but its lightweight shape also conforms better to the lines of the hand, providing a more comfortable wearing experience that complements the clarity of autumn days.

    Blancpain master watchmakers compress hundreds of complex components into the compact space of an ultra-thin case, which not only places high demands on the internal construction of the movement but also requires extreme rigour in the design and production of the components themselves. Every movement bridge and every gear must be balanced with precision between thickness and stability, and when combined with the fine finishing that remains faithful to the brand's heritage, the unique charm of the “ultra-thin” movement art is achieved.

    A crane soars into the clear sky, carrying poetic thoughts to the blue heavens. We hope that the Blancpain ultra-thin collection, while you enjoy the high, clear skies of this autumn, will also bring you inspiration through the philosophy of “returning to simplicity from the complex”.

 

Blancpain Villeret Women's Ultra-thin Perpetual Calendar Moon Phase Watch

    This Blancpain women's ultra-thin perpetual calendar moon phase watch is equipped with the Cal.5621 movement, perfectly embodying the pinnacle of watchmaking craftsmanship and precision technology. With a thickness of only 2.91 mm and a diameter of just 26.2 mm, it is deservedly the thinnest perpetual calendar mechanical watch in the brand's history. Its impressive 248 components ensure precise timekeeping and include functions such as the day, date, month, leap year, and moon phase. The opaline dial is delicate and refined, featuring applied Roman numerals, a date display at three o'clock, a moon phase display at six o'clock, a day display at nine o'clock, and a month and leap year display at twelve o'clock. The alligator strap is fitted with a 18K white gold folding clasp. Limited to 20 pieces worldwide.

Blancpain Villeret Ultra-thin Date Watch with Central Seconds

    ThisBlancpainVilleret ultra-thin date watch with central seconds possesses a flawless exterior, clean and simple lines, and a lightweight, slim case. With no superfluous details or decorations on the dial, it rarely achieves such a pure, simple, and powerful aesthetic. This watch is powered by the Cal.1150 automatic movement, which is only 3.25 mm thick and offers a power reserve of 100 hours. The watch case has a diameter of 38 mm, a thickness of 9.15 mm, and is water-resistant to 30 metres. It features a central seconds hand and a date window at the three o'clock position.  

 

Blancpain Villeret Ultra-thin Small Seconds Watch

    This Blancpain Villeret ultra-thin small seconds watch is powered by the Cal.11C5 manual-winding movement, which is only 3.3 mm thick, offers a power reserve of 100 hours, and is water-resistant to 30 metres. The watch has a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of 8.55 mm. The small seconds display is located at the six o'clock position. The opaline dial appears clean and elegant, and when paired with the 18K red gold case, it immediately captures the classic spirit of the Villeret collection.

Blancpain Villeret Ultra-thin Retrograde Small Seconds Watch

    This Blancpain Villeret ultra-thin retrograde small seconds watch has a case diameter of 40 mm, a thickness of 10.83 mm, and offers a 3-day power reserve. The watch is equipped with the ultra-thin Cal. 7663q movement, which is only 4.57 mm thick. It provides power for the hour hand, minute hand, and the central serpentine date hand. The small seconds hand, which performs a retrograde movement twice per minute at the 6 o'clock position on the dial, presents a fascinating dynamic display that significantly enhances the visual beauty of the timepiece. The lug located directly behind the 5 o'clock position conceals a mechanism for the quick adjustment of the date. The dial features a vintage flinqué (flinquéé) lacquer finish, which creates a multi-layered, transparent blue effect, evoking the incomparable depth of the ocean. Through the sapphire crystal case back, one can admire the hand-engraved aesthetics of the automatic rotor and the mechanics of the oscillation, capturing the ultimate beauty in full view.