Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Blancpain's Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel, reference 0888 6231 55B, comes in a 45.2 mm red gold case. The case measures 15.1 mm thick, with lugs set at 23 mm, and the white grand feu enamel dial sits under a sapphire crystal. Inside is the self-winding calibre 3638, which stores a power reserve of 168 hours, unusually long for an automatic movement. Beyond the central seconds and date, the watch adds a month indication and a moon phase display. An alligator leather strap closes with a folding clasp in matching red gold. The case is rated to 30 metres of water resistance, modest by sport-watch standards but consistent with a dress watch of this complexity.