Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes

Blancpain's Villeret Répétition Minutes, reference 6635 1542 55B, comes in a 40 mm white gold case measuring 9.9 mm thick. The case carries a sapphire crystal over an opaline dial and is fitted with a self-winding calibre 35, offering 40 hours of power reserve. The standout complication is the minute repeater, which chimes the hours, quarters and minutes on demand through cathedral gongs, chosen by Blancpain for their length and the richer tone this produces. A central seconds display rounds out the dial layout. The watch is paired with an alligator leather strap closed by a folding clasp. Lug width measures 21 mm. Water resistance is a modest 30 metres, in keeping with a dress watch of this kind.