Blancpain Villeret UltraplatevsDefakto Mono

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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

Defakto Mono at true scale

Mono

Diameter

39.7mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

7.5mm

6.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

100h

n/a

MSRP

$13,300

n/a

Movement

Blancpain 11A4B

Ronda 712

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.7mm
40mm
Thickness
7.45mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Blancpain 11A4B
Ronda 712
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
100h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,300
n/a
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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 praise the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate for its slim profile, creamy dial, and applied rose gold Roman numerals, with reviewers highlighting its double-stepped bezel as a subtle yet distinctive detail. Some find its minimal design too plain, while others appreciate its pure aesthetic. The watch is considered a strong value on the pre-owned market. The hand-wound caliber 11A4B movement offers a 95-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate highly for its refined dress watch essence and value.

Defakto Mono

The Defakto Mono is praised for its awesome, super minimalist design, with one owner finding it a versatile everyday/business-casual watch useful for weekends and holidays. However, it requires concentration to tell the specific time and is best suited for casual wear rather than daily use, though its minimalist style is appreciated. One owner noted a very light mark on the dial just above the center. Overall, owners appreciate the Defakto Mono for its minimalist style and versatility, despite its casual wear suitability.