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The Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes 6635-1542-55B is a masterful example of traditional watchmaking artistry combined with advanced mechanical complication. Encased in 42 mm of 18-karat white gold, this timepiece exudes understated elegance with its sleek, polished finish and classic Villeret design cues. At the heart of the watch is a highly sophisticated manual-winding minute repeater movement, designed to chime the hours, quarters, and minutes on demand with clear and melodious tones. The movement, crafted with exceptional precision, reflects Blancpain’s expertise in producing chiming complications that are both technically impressive and acoustically refined. The dial features a refined silver opaline finish with Roman numerals and blued steel hands that provide excellent legibility and classic style. The watch’s sapphire crystal case back offers a view into the intricate movement, showcasing the delicate repeater mechanism and fine finishing details. Measuring approximately 11.9 mm in thickness, the case includes discreet repeater slide activation on the left side, blending functionality seamlessly with the watch’s elegant profile. Water resistance is rated at 30 meters, appropriate for daily wear but not for immersion. Completed with a black alligator leather strap and folding clasp, the Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes 6635-1542-55B is a superb fusion of artistry, innovation, and timeless elegance, ideal for collectors who appreciate the pinnacle of mechanical watchmaking.