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.

Villeret Ultraplate

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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