Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes

Blancpain's Villeret Répétition Minutes, reference 6635 3642 55B, is a 40 mm case in red gold. The case measures 9.9 mm thick, with lugs set 21 mm apart. A sapphire crystal covers the opaline dial, and the movement beneath is the self-winding calibre 35, with 40 hours of power reserve. The standout complication is the minute repeater, which chimes the time on gongs at the press of a pusher or slide, and Blancpain fits central seconds alongside it. The watch is fastened to an alligator leather strap with a folding clasp. Water resistance is modest: the case is rated to 30 metres.