Blancpain Leman Moonphase watch

The Blancpain Leman Moonphase watch represents a very fine interpretation of the classic complete calendar complication, which is sometimes referred to as a triple-date--and was produced by nearly all the great manufacturers during the 1940's and 1950's. In fact, it was the the introduction by Blancpain of the slim gold triple calendar watch with moonphase that was partly credited for stirring the imagination of watch lovers during the dark days of the 1980's, when it seemed that quartz watch technology was destined to drive mechanical watches into extinction. Drawing upon their centuries-long experience in producing haute horlogerie, Blancpain http://www.lussori.com/blancpain-watches.html has invigorated this classic complication with a new and elegantly sport rendition, in a slightly updated 40mm case size.

The Blancpain Leman Moonphase watch displays day of the week, date, month, and the phases of the moon, the last being shown in the semi-circular arc at the bottom of the dial, along with the subsidiary seconds. The Blancpain Leman Moonphase watch is animated by the fine and slender selfwinding 6763 Calibre which packs 261 hand-finished parts in the space of only 4.9 millimeters. Boasting a power-reserve of 100 hours when fully wound,this movement has been extensively decorated according to the finest Swiss traditions; the bridges and the solid gold rotor (plated with rhodium) are adorned with Cotes de Geneve, while the baseplate features the famous circular-grained perlage finishing. Each screw is hand-finished and then heat-blued in the traditional manner. Each of these painstaking details may be readily observed through the exhibition sapphire caseback.

Also of note, when the watch is turned over, are the new correctors for the calendar functions, a feature first introduced on the new Leman Perpetual Calendar watch. The traditional solution for adjustment on the calendar indications of both complete calendar and perpetual calendar watches has been corrector pins set into the side of the case, which require a stylus (or a similarly shaped object, such as a firm toothpick) to depress. Blancpain has offered this entirely new solution, which not only provides the caseband with a cleaner, arguably more elegant appearance, it also enables adjustment of the calendar with only the assistance of a fingernail. The 40mm Blancpain Leman Moonphase watch is offered in stainless steel or 18K red gold, with either a black or an opaline dial. For those who prefer the more traditional model, Blancpain still offers the Leman Moonphase watch in the 38mm size, with the traditional correctors; aside from the 2mm size difference, and the corrector location, the technical details and specifications for the movement is the same.

All variations of the Blancpain Leman Moonphase watch feature impeccable case finishing, and painstaking attention to detail; the beautiful dials, complete with complex and varied surface textures cannot fail to captivate, especially when the light illuminates them. The caseback and crown both screw down--a characteristic of all the timepieces within the Leman watch collection--ensuring that the Moonphase watch remains water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters. To suit the widest array of tastes, the Blancpain Leman Moonphase watch in all its variations is available on either a leather or crocodile strap, or a finely crafted and intricate bracelet in stainless steel or 18K red gold.