The Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim watches are a beautiful statement of classic values in fine timepieces. The round cases, the ultra-thin movements, and the fine attention to detail all harken back to an age of elegance and refined understatement. Characteristic elements that define these watches include a smoothly polished case with a stepped bezel, fine straight lugs, and a crown without any guards.
The heart of the Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim watches are the very refined Frederic Piguet based self-winding movements, which feature an exceptional power reserve of 100 hours. Well under 4mm in height, these refined mechanisms are composed of over 150 pieces, which are carefully finished by hand before being assembled and adjusted by a single Blancpain watchmaker. All surfaces of the movement have been given traditional luxurious decoration, such as Cotes de Geneve on the top surfaces of the bridges, anglage polishing on their edges, and perlage on the plates.
The Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim watch is produced in several distinct variations. It is available in a 38mm version with an opaline dial, sweeping seconds, and a date display, which is offered in 18K rose gold, platinum, or stainless steel; a reduced size 34mm version is also produced, with the same technical characteristics. A version without date is also produced. The Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim watch is also offered in a slightly more casual version with sword-shaped hands, triangular hour markers, and subsidiary seconds at six o'clock. Offered in stainless steel with a black dial only, this timepiece radiates a touch of sportiness, while still maintaining impeccable elegance.

Blancpain history dates back to 1735 when Jehan-Jacques Blancpain launched the company in his farmhouse. The business grew gradually but constantly. After the First World War, Frederick, on of the members of the large family, entered to the family business and introduced the wristwatch to the product line. In 1932, the long run of the family involvement ended when the last of seven generations died. It wasn't until later, in 1983, that Jean-Claude Biber (Omega execute) and Hacques Piguet joined the Blancpain brand that the company revived. The re-launch proved a success and the company's reputation for its commitment to producing fine timepieces. Blancpain watches are elegant and tasteful wristwatches to be worn.