Blancpain – Ladybird Colors Gold Automatic Edition

 

Blancpain – Ladybird Colors Gold Automatic Limited Edition 2021

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Blancpain presents Ladybird Colors

The soft, vibrant Ladybird Colors, available in seven variations, pays tribute to a key timepiece in Blancpain's history. A symbol of emancipation, elegance and success, the Ladybird watch revolutionised watchmaking in 1956 by offering the world the smallest round movement of its era. This brilliant achievement was the initiative of an audacious duo, Betty Fiechter and her nephew Jean-Jacques Fiechter. Their vision and talents resulted in numerous triumphs while jointly running the Manufacture, including several ladies' models and the first modern diver's watch: the Fifty Fathoms launched in 1953.

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Consistently described in glowing terms, Betty Fiechter was endowed with a remarkably harmonious personality. While a dominant figure in terms of temperament and physical stature, she was also humble and gentle. Her love of watchmaking was matched only by her belief that a woman needs finery to be properly dressed. The new Ladybird Colors resembles her in all these respects; the pursuit of an ideal balance between audacity and refinement is the guiding principle that Blancpain established for the creation of this timepiece.

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The white mother-of-pearl dial is adorned with slightly rounded applied gold Arabic numerals, sized to form an asymmetrical hour circle crowned by the number 12. A band of diamonds highlights the hour-markers while embracing the hands, those displaying the hours and minutes are shaped like hollowed-out sage leaves – a signature Blancpain attribute.

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The red or white gold case has also been carefully designed to guarantee harmonious proportions. Its 34.9 mm diameter ensures a generous display of the watch's finery, while at the same time offering flexibility and adjusting to a wide range of wrists. It is further distinguished by a bezel, lugs and crown set with 59 diamonds totalling over 2 carats.

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A true jewellery watch, the Ladybird Colors features high-end gemsetting in which each parameter is meticulously hand-crafted. Before placing the gems in the holes created for this purpose, the gemsetters hollow out the material using scorpers to create a thin clean-cut band of precious metal (fillet) on either side of the diamonds. Known as “recutting”, this step is important because it has a considerable influence on the brilliance of the model by producing a mirror effect. The diamonds are precisely aligned one by one so that their facets reflect the light in unison.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO The artisans then push back the beads formed from the precious metal over the gems to hold them in place. They then manually work the separation between the beads in order to perfect their creation. This must be done with great accuracy to avoid damaging the stones. Only the most experienced gemsetters are able to achieve the consistent separations, beads and fillets that are the hallmark of splendour and quality.

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The demanding level of finishing applied to the dial and case of the Ladybird Colors is reflected in its movement, in-house Calibre 1153, which is renowned for its slenderness and its generous four-day power reserve, as well as its silicon balance spring. Rich in both structure and contrasts, it combines a circular-grained mainplate with chamfered, satin-brushed bridges adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif. So as to offer the clearest possible view of these aesthetic details, Blancpain has developed an openworked gold oscillating weight, matching the circular patterns of the watch face. Viewed from both front and back, this model sparkles thanks to a rose-cut diamond fitted on the crown.

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The Ladybird Colors marks the dawn of a new era for Blancpain's feminine watch collection. It brings a fresh elegance through seven colourful case and strap combinations. According to personal preference, the red gold model is available with a choice of peacock green, midnight blue or satin-white alligator leather strap, while the white gold version can be paired with a lemon yellow, tangerine orange, lilac or satin-white alligator leather strap. This array of colours, which inspired the model's name, symbolise diversity, enthusiasm and joy. Each wristband is fitted with a gold pin buckle or folding clasp set with nine diamonds.

Blancpain, watchmaker to women

From 1930 onwards, Blancpain played a pioneering role in the history of feminine watches by presenting the first self -winding wristwatch for women, the Rolls. In 1956, the Brand unveiled the Ladybird model, which was equipped with the smallest round movement of the time. Convinced that women appreciate the expertise and magic of mechanical watches, the Maison constantly innovates by creating movements dedicated to women, notably endowed with horological complications previously reserved for men.

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Blancpain's epic saga of feminine watches cannot be separated from the determination of a woman, Betty Fiechter, who became the first female to head a watchmaking company in 1933. Her intelligence and visionary spirit paved the way for jewelry watches at Blancpain and furthered the Brand’s international reputation.

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Today, the Brand pays tribute to the iconic Ladybird timepiece by renaming its feminine watch collection “Ladybird”. The refined and innovative Ladybird collection faithfully reflects Blancpain's timeless values. Finished exclusively with mechanical movements decorated and assembled by hand, these watches offer a perfect blend of elegance and horological complexity. Far from being merely reduced-sized or adapted versions of men’s watches, Ladybird timepieces are specifically developed to meet the wishes and expectations of contemporary women. Watchmaking know-how and cutting-edge technologies are thus devoted to the cause of beauty.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  Ladybird

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Model:  Ladybird Colors Gold Automatic

 References:  3660-1954-V55A - White gold
 References:  3660 2954 H55A - Red gold

Case
Ultra-slim
A marriage of technical refinement and aesthetic purity,
Blancpain’s ultra-slim watch is set apart by its elegance and the technical accomplishments needed to create it.

• 18ct White gold
• 18ct Red gold

Circled by 💎1 row of diamonds
Lugs and buckle set with 💎diamonds
Crown set with a rose-cut 💎diamond
Diameter:     34.90 mm 
Thickness:     9.20 mm
Water resistance:     3.00 bar
Between horns:     18.00 mm
Sapphire back
Engraved on the - "№ Х/25 Piece"
Dial
Mother-of-pearl dial set with diamonds 💎0.131 carat(s)
Index    Roman numerals.
Movement
Calibre 1153
Reference:   1153
Ultra-slim hand-wound
Balance frequency: 21.600 a/h or 3 hertz
Calibre thickness:  3.25 mm
Calibre diameter:  26.20 mm
Power reserve in hours:  100
Jewels:  28
Titanium free sprung balance with gold regulation screws
Components:   186
Strap
Alligator leather strap
Colors strap
Gold Pin buckle

Total carat weight: 2.217 carat(s) 💎Diamants
Dial: 0.131 carat(s)
Case: 2.073 carat(s)
Clasp: 0.013 carat(s)

EDITION
Boutique exclusive model
Limited Edition - Only of 25 pieces

Price *    27,000 CHF  Incl. VAT Incl. VAT

*Price may be subject to variation dependent on strap fastening (pin buckle or folding clasp). For further information, please contact us or your nearest Blancpain point of sale

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AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Shades of Blue

 

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “Night Blue, Cloud 50” Automatic 2021

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AUDEMARS PIGUET RELEASES NEW SHADES OF BLUE FOR THE ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR

Le Brassus, 2021 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is pleased to unveil a new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar model offered in a choice of stainless steel or 18-carat pink gold.  

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The dial is adorned with new contrasting blue hues that engage with ambient light.

NEW SHADES OF BLUE

While the subdials and the inner bezel of the “Grande Tapisserie” dial encompass the iconic blue hue of the original Royal Oak, a colour referred to as “Night Blue, Cloud 50” in the Manufacture’s archives, the remaining surfaces are dressed with a lighter blue shade, offering an interesting contrast and play of light.
 
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The topography of the dial incorporates four subdials granting a sense of equilibrium. The functions include a week indication, day, date, astronomical moon, month, leap year, hours and minutes.

STEEL OR PINK GOLD, BUT ALWAYS HAND-FINISHED

The 41 mm case of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar has a slender profile with a thickness of just 9.5 mm and is offered in two variants: stainless steel or 18-carat pink gold.

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Both case options are hand-finished with satin-brushing and polished surfaces. They are paired with matching bracelets fitted with an AP folding clasp, while the chosen case material perfectly complements the blue dial tones and provides the wearer with a stylish means of self-expression.

THE SELFWINDING CALIBRE 5134

The selfwinding Calibre 5134 incorporates an intricate mechanism that draws upon the Manufacture’s savoir-faire. 

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It automatically takes into account the number of days in the month and correctly displays the prevailing date even in leap years. Assuming the watch is kept fully wound, the date will not require manual correction until 2100 to stay in line with the Gregorian calendar.*

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By looking closely at the composition of the movement, the company’s watchmakers have created a slender calibre measuring just 4.3 mm in height. This has been achieved by re-arranging a number of components including the 22-carat openworked oscillating weight. The bulkiest part of the rotor is positioned to its outer edge which is recessed within a channel encircling the movement, thereby mitigating height. Likewise, a suspended barrel has provided a further means of reducing the movement’s thickness.

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Visible through the sapphire caseback, Calibre 5134 incorporates refined finishing synonymous with Haute Horlogerie. This includes “Côtes de Genève,” circular graining, circular satin and polished chamfers throughout.

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* The Gregorian calendar omits three leap years every 400 years to remain in line with solar time. This is achieved by omitting February 29 in the century years which number can be divided by 100, but not by 400. As a result, 2100 will not be a leap year and perpetual calendar mechanisms will have to be moved forward by one day.

“Born in Le Brassus, raised around the world.”

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Model:  Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar / 41 mm

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Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.03 - Stainless steel
Ref. 26574OR.OO.1220OR.03 - Pink gold

MOVEMENT
Selfwinding Calibre 5134
Total diameter                 29 mm (12¾ lignes)           
Total thickness                4.3 mm               
Number of parts                374           
Number of jewels            38                   
Minimum power reserve guaranteed    40 h           
Frequency of balance wheel        2.75 Hz (19,800 vibrations/hour)
FUNCTIONS
Perpetual calendar with week indication,
day, date, astronomical moon, month, leap year, hours and minutes.
CASE

• Stainless steel case Ø 41 mm
  
• 18-carat pink gold case Ø 41 mm

Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 20 m.
DIAL
Blue dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern
Subdials and inner bezel in “Night Blue, Cloud 50” shades,
White gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
Pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
BRACELET

• Stainless steel bracelet with AP folding clasp.
• 18-carat pink gold bracelet with AP folding clasp.

 

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