Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Blancpain's Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel, reference 0888 3632C 55B, comes in a 45.2 mm red gold case. The case measures 15.1 mm thick, with a lug width of 23 mm, and the dial sits under a sapphire crystal. Inside is the self-winding calibre 3638, which stores a substantial 168 hours of power reserve. The green dial shows central seconds, date and month alongside a moon phase display, drawing on the traditional Chinese calendar for its layout. This is a demanding calendar watch, built around centuries-old calendrical principles rather than the Gregorian standard most watches use. The case is fitted to an alligator leather strap with a folding clasp. Water resistance is a modest 30 metres, in keeping with its dress-watch proportions.