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BLANCPAIN. A RARE AND ELEGANT PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH
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BLANCPAIN. A RARE AND ELEGANT PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH

SIGNED BLANCPAIN, VILLERET REPETITION MINUTE MODEL, NO. 128, CIRCA 2000

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BLANCPAIN. A RARE AND ELEGANT PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH
SIGNED BLANCPAIN, VILLERET REPETITION MINUTE MODEL, NO. 128, CIRCA 2000
Movement: Manual
Dial: White
Case: 34 mm. diam.
Special Notice
On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. This watch offered for sale is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.

Highly attractive and discreet, the present wristwatch showcases the savoir faire and daring nature of the Blancpain manufacture during the 1990s. Minute repeating is one of the most complicated function of horology. the present example prefectly shows the prestige watchmaking from Blancpain by fitting in the minute repeating movement and a rotor in a very limited room.

The present lot represents a great opportunity for collectors of the brand to acquire a minute repeating wristwatch with a timeless elegant design.

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