Blancpain Six
Masterpiece Collection No.11 of 99 in Platinum
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Highly collectible set of neo-vintage complications.
It is with tremendous pleasure to be able to document and list for sale what we strongly believe to be the most collectible of all masterpiece sets from Blancpain, set no.11 of 99 in platinum circa 1991 in truly outstanding condition.
The set itself consists of 6 watches, Calendar Moon Phase, Ultra-Thin, Perpetual Calendar, Minute Repeater, Split Seconds Chronograph and Flying Tourbillon. All housed within the iconic checkerboard presentation box with each model mounted above a plaque displaying the model.
When sold new back in the early 1990’s the set would have included a booklet with the date of sale and manufacture signature. Each watch proudly displays the engraving ‘no.11 of 99’ on each respective case back.
Ultra-Thin
Ref. 0021
Understated and extremely comfortable the Ultra-thin was a surprise on the wrist and with the open case back a stealthy firecracker of a watch.
- Ben, WBLDN
About the Ultra-Thin
Development on this movement spanned from circa 1911 to 1925. The resulting Cal. 21 measured less than 1.75mm in height and can still be found in watches today. Combined with the case the ultra-thin measures a total of just 5.6mm thick, or should we say thin…
Flying Tourbillon
Ref. 0023
The Flying Tourbillon demands attention and rightly so. The crisp case, visual flying tourbillon and dramatic case back makes for a killer watch.
— Ben, WBLDN
About the Flying Tourbillon
The World’s First Wristwatch Flying Tourbillon & World’s Thinnest Hand-wound Tourbillon. Not one to follow suit Blancpain in collaboration with Vincent Calbrese introduced their own twist on the classic tourbillon, the flying design provided an unobstructed view of the tourbillon cage, balance wheel and escapement. The power reserve, an incredible 8 days, the worlds first 8-day power reserve tourbillon, all of this housed within a 8mm thick case.
The World’s First Wristwatch Flying Tourbillon & World’s Thinnest Hand-wound Tourbillon.
Minute Repeater
Ref. 0033
The translation of time into musical tones one of watchmaking’s greatest triumphs. The ultimate understated flex ft. JHP case, enough said.
— Ben, WBLDN
About the Minute Repeater
Case made by legendary case maker Jean Pierre-Hagmann (JHP stamp between the lugs). A pure work of art, when desired chimes the hour, quarter hour and minute. It represents the ultimate achievement in traditional watchmaking. The cal. 33 took more than 10,000 hours of work to develop and tune this minute repeater. - Blancpain
Calendar Moonphase
Ref. 6553
Personally I’d always reach for the perpetual however the classic aesthetic and history associated with this model has compelling charm, tough not to enjoy!
— Ben, WBLDN
About the Calendar Moonphase
The first model to be released from Biver/Piguet Blancpain was the Complete Calendar Moon Phase. This was a special moment as Blancpain actively brought back traditional complications while the majority of the watch market shied away in favour of simple quartz movements. The design is classic and straight out of the Piguet linage, pure watchmaking class.
Split Seconds Chronograph
Ref. 1186
Incredibly important movement and overall serious bit of kit to be enjoyed. The value in the watch is undeniable.
— Ben, WBLDN
About the Split Seconds
The ref. 1186 was the first automatic split-seconds chronograph movement ever produced. The Cal. 1186 features a vertical clutch column wheel allowing it constantly run without additionally running down the power reserve.
Perpetual Calendar
Ref. 5453
My passion for perpetuals runs deep and it’s no different here. Appealing clean dial layout, great case proportions + a cheeky moon face looking back at you, just awesome.
— Ben, WBLDN
About the Perpetual Calendar
The watch features a triple register dial with deep-set moon phase at 6 o’clock. The design is extremely pleasing on the eye with symmetry and simplicity at its core. Originally based on the Cal. 5395 (ref. 5495), a change in calibre size resulted in the Cal. 5453.
Presentation Box
Presented in perfect condition the lacquer box is a delight in itself. Each watch is mounted in place above a plaque displaying the model, 3 up 3 down layout. The interior leather inc each cushion are in great condition.
Affidavit 'Declaration sous Serment' by Jean-Clause Biver, 11/27/1991
- Certifivate (reference 6666-3427-55) by master watchmaker Rudolf Hübner, 01/24/1992
- entire packing including outer carton
- Instruction Manual and Warranty
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