Blancpain Villeret UltraplatevsRolex Lady-Datejust

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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

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Diameter

29mm

28mm

Thickness

9.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

55h

highest

MSRP

$37,600

$9,150

lowest

Movement

913

2236

Case

6 specs
Diameter
29mm
28mm
Thickness
9.1mm
n/a
Material
Red gold
Rolesor
Finish
Red gold
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman numerals

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
913
2236
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$37,600
$9,150
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Reviews

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

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate

Owners praise the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate's clean dial, applied Roman numerals, and dial reflections, with one owner noting the counterweight is smooth and rose gold. Some find the dial too minimal and prefer more visual interest, while others dislike the lumed hands. The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate is considered good value on the pre-owned market, with a new price of $5K. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate for its pure dress watch aesthetic and refined dial details.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners note the date wheel printing appears low in the window, and the watch is generally not considered a good investment due to depreciation. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with wait times varying from weeks to months and preowned prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, despite its limited investment potential.

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