Awake Watches Son MàivsBlancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
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Measurements
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Son Mài
Villeret Quantième Complet
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
n/a
Thickness
11.8mm
10.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
MSRP
$2,299
lowest
$37,700
Movement
La Joux-Perret G101
6654
Case
7 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, combined with excellent Super-LumiNova application. Its 39mm recycled steel case is comfortable and works well as a daily watch, though the dial design makes it wear larger. The dial features meticulous lacquer work and a hidden, hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highly regard the Awake Watches Son Mài for its impressive handcrafted dials and comfortable 39mm case.
The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.
Owners widely appreciate the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet for its classic design and sophisticated complete calendar and moon phase complications, with reviewers highlighting the refined dial layout and warm aesthetic, particularly in red gold with a blue dial. The in-house automatic caliber 6654 offers a 72-hour power reserve and includes convenient under-lug correctors for calendar setting. Some owners note the absence of a second hand or hacking seconds, and one reviewer found the 22mm strap on the 40mm steel case to be potentially too wide. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet to be a highly regarded dress watch, primarily for its elegant complication display and timeless design.
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