Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de LunevsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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Measurements

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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune at true scale

Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

Rolex Oyster Perpetual at true scale

Oyster Perpetual

Diameter

29.2mm

31mm

Thickness

10.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

55h

highest

MSRP

$21,900

$6,300

lowest

Movement

Blancpain 913QL

2232

Case

6 specs
Diameter
29.2mm
31mm
Thickness
10.35mm
n/a
Material
Red gold
Oystersteel
Finish
Red gold
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Blancpain 913QL
2232
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$21,900
$6,300
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Reviews

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

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

Owners widely praise the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune for its exquisite craftsmanship and materials, with one owner unable to stop staring at their inherited piece and another listing it as a dream watch. Reviewers highlight its meticulously finished in-house movement and versatile dial with diamond markers and Roman numerals, noting the significant value offered at $16,500 with five interchangeable straps. One owner finds the rose gold and blue dial combination stunning. Some owners express a preference for hacking seconds and a 38mm case size. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune highly for its blend of craftsmanship, materials, and versatility.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual for its understated design, versatility, and suitability as an everyday watch, with many appreciating its quality and discreet appearance. Reviewers note the 41mm yellow-dial model's surprising wearability and that its 12mm thickness easily slides under a cuff. Accuracy is reported at +/- 2 seconds per day, and the movement offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve. However, lume in the thin hands is nearly invisible in darkness. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is notoriously difficult to acquire from authorized dealers due to high demand and limited production, with wait times potentially exceeding a year for specific configurations. Some owners find certain dial colors or sizes, like the 41mm, too large, preferring smaller options for better fit or easier acquisition. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its discreet quality and wearability, making it a sought-after first luxury watch.

From video reviewers

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual's enduring appeal and versatility for everyday wear are consistently praised. Reviewers note the watch's high price point relative to its specifications and mention the difficulty in acquiring one at retail due to demand.

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