Blancpain Villeret Quantième CompletvsKurono Tokyo 37mm Inseki

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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 Quantième Complet at true scale

Villeret Quantième Complet

Kurono Tokyo 37mm Inseki at true scale

37mm Inseki

Diameter

38mm

37mm

Thickness

10.4mm

7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

100h

highest

40h

MSRP

$20,500

$1,850

lowest

Movement

6763

Miyota 90S5

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.45mm
7mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Polished
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Box Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
n/a
Grey Meteorite (Muonionalusta)
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6763
Miyota 90S5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
100h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,500
$1,850
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Reviews

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

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet

Owners widely praise the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet for its sophisticated complete calendar and moonphase complication, classic design, and refined aesthetic, with one owner finding it captivating after extended wear. Reviewers highlight the balanced display, warm case options, and the convenience of under-lug correctors for calendar adjustments. Some owners note the absence of a second hand as a potential drawback, and the need for manual adjustment at the end of shorter months is a recurring point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet highly for its elegant complication and classic design.

Kurono Tokyo 37mm Inseki

Owners praise the Kurono Tokyo 37mm Inseki for its unique vibe and distinct design, with one owner selecting it as their sole dress watch over a JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon. Reviewers highlight the excellent polishing on the 37mm stainless steel case, noting it wears like a classic vintage piece, and appreciate the depth of the meteorite dial with its raised white lacquer ring and uniquely designed Calligra numerals. The brand's founder, Hajime Asaoka, is recognized for his credibility in high-end independent horology, distinguishing it from typical microbrands. However, one owner feels the Kurono Tokyo 37mm Inseki is overpriced for its specifications, with brand story and design being primary considerations. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Kurono Tokyo 37mm Inseki highly for its unique design and finishing, despite some feeling it is overpriced for its specifications.