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Blancpain

Jehan-Jacques Blancpain established a workshop in Villeret, beginning a long tradition centered on mechanical watchmaking and complications.

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Blancpain photographs

Blancpain archive photograph
Blancpain moon-phase wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, off-center time display and diamond-set bezel.
Blancpain archive photograph
Blancpain jeweled calendar and moon-phase watch with an emerald-set bezel.
Blancpain archive photograph
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms diver in a black case, illustrating the collection’s professional diving heritage.
Archive information

Origins and period

Villeret, Switzerland
Founded 1735

Historical overview

Blancpain in watchmaking

Jehan-Jacques Blancpain established a workshop in Villeret, beginning a long tradition centered on mechanical watchmaking and complications.

Archive information

Known for

The Fifty Fathoms dive watch, traditional complications, and high-end mechanical movements.

Historical development

Jehan-Jacques Blancpain established a workshop in Villeret, beginning a long tradition centered on mechanical watchmaking and complications.