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Blancpain. A fine and rare platinum limited edition perpetual calendar automatic wristwatch with moon phases, Warranty and box

Signed Blancpain, Villeret model, ref. 6057-3442-55B, limited edition no. 102/201, circa 2011

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Blancpain. A fine and rare platinum limited edition perpetual calendar automatic wristwatch with moon phases, Warranty and box
Signed Blancpain, Villeret model, ref. 6057-3442-55B, limited edition no. 102/201, circa 2011
Cal. 5653A automatic movement, 28 jewels, white matte dial, applied Roman numerals, aperture for moon phases, three double-sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for month in English combined with leap year indication, day in English and date, circular case, stepped bezel, downturned lugs, four calendar correctors under the lugs, snap on back, platinum Blancpain deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

Lot Essay

With Blancpain International Warranty card stamped by Munster, Germany retailer Freisfeld and dated January 2012, calendar setting tool, sale tag, calendar card for the year 2012, product literature, leather-bound Technical and Service booklet, polishing cloth, fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging.

This model is the first perpetual calendar wristwatch ever manufactured to present calendar correctors under the lugs. This design renders the calendar setting a much easier operations, and eliminates the risk of scratching the band with the tool.

The present watch is No. 102 of the limited edition of only 201 examples made.

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