Blancpain Villeret 18 ct gold automatic Kal. 95 On Sale
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Brand : Blancpain
Model : Villeret
Type : men's watch
construction : ~ 1995
Functions : date fast circuit, day of the week, month, phase of the moon, perpetual calendar,
Weight : 52.00 g
Mouvement : automatic
Movement/Caliber : 95
Case number : 529
Case material : 18 ct gold
Glass : sapphire glass
Clock face : white
Accessories : pictured new box
Clock face : very good condition with minimal traces of use
Glass : very good condition
Case : very good condition
Case back : very good condition with minimal traces of use
Bracelet : very good condition
Movement/Caliber : fully operational / checked for performance, authenticity and functionality
Diameter : 33.50 mm
Height : 8.50 mm
Lug width : 19.00 mm
Bracelet material : leather
fits up to a wrist of : 175.00 mm
Clasp : original 18K Blancpain buckle
Description : High-Quality loutre Blancpain leather strap made from selected ostrich leather.
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