Blancpain Villeret UltraplatevsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate at true scale

Villeret Ultraplate

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde at true scale

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

Diameter

29mm

29.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

40.5mm

Thickness

9.1mm

6.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

40h

43h

highest

MSRP

$13,400

$2,930

lowest

Movement

913

Nomos Alpha

Case

7 specs
Diameter
29mm
29.5mm
Thickness
9.1mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
40.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Aubergine
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
913
Nomos Alpha
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,400
$2,930
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate

Owners widely report the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate is a good value on the pre-owned market, often found under $3,000, significantly below its original retail price. Some prefer its applied Roman numerals and uncluttered dial, while others find the hands and minimal design less visually engaging. One owner notes the dial's pleasing reflection and the counterweight's smooth rose gold finish. The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate is presented as an affordable entry into the brand's classical collection. Overall, owners rate the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate highly for its value and classic dial design.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable, atypical color composition featuring lavender and coppery/golden sub-dial elements, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Reviewers highlight its classy, offbeat color combination and gray suede strap as transforming the classic square watch into a stylish and modern piece. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line, noting a dial that shifts from beige to silver with striking blued hands. One owner of a Tetra 27 model expressed a desire for the recessed subdial found on other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.