Blancpain - 'Leman' - Double Time Zone

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Welcome to my Top Swiss Wristwatches Boutique! Blancpain’s native village of Villeret lends its name to the most classic collection from the Brand. Firmly anchored in tradition, these models exemplify our roots and embody our prime aesthetic choices. The purity of their lines, the clarity of their dials and the slenderness of their double-stepped cases express essentials with timeless elegance. Blancpain was founded in 1735 and remains exclusive with low production numbers. Named after the largest lake in Switzerland, Lac Léman (Lake Geneva), the Blancpain Leman collection is one of the most important collection by the brand. Reproduction of lunar cycles on dials of Blancpain complete calendar watch evokes the time-honoured ties between watchmaking and astronomy. The Blancpain Léman Time Zone 2160-1127-53 is a fairly classic early-2000s Blancpain complication—one of those pieces that quietly blends dress and sport rather than shouting for attention. Here’s a clear breakdown of what it is and why it matters. Great for travel enthusiasts and for all those who are constantly juggling time zones year-round: the Léman model for refined and discerning globetrotters. Connoisseurs will immediately recognise the complexity of the mechanical movement powering the Léman Time Zone. While the indication of a second time zone is a complication that is often underestimated, it perfectly illustrates the Blancpain philosophy of uniting contemporary demands with the grand watchmaking tradition. The Léman Time Zone displays a powerful personality entirely in line with the Léman collection, combining modern aesthetics with traditional horological expertise. At the heart of this model beats a 253-part mechanical self-winding movement, Blancpain Calibre 5L60, endowed with a 100-hour power reserve. In addition to indicating the hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock and date through a window at 3 o’clock, it also displays a second time zone at 12 o’clock, complete with a day/night indication engraved on a disc at 9 o’clock. Assembled and decorated by hand in the workshops of the Manufacture in Le Brassus, the rhodium-plated Calibre 5L60 is distinguished by the meticulous finishing visible through the sapphire crystal case-back: Côtes de Genève motif, bevelled bridges, blued screws and an oscillating weight carrying the Blancpain name in blue. The Léman Time Zone is equipped with a steel case measuring 38 mm in diameter, fitted with a sapphire crystal, screw-locked crown and screw-down case, together guaranteeing water resistance to a depth of 100 metres. The ebony black or white lacquered dial is enhanced with “Aqua Lung” type hour-markers and Arabic numerals. Cone-shaped hollowed hands with a luminescent tip complete the dynamic overall effect of this model and ensure perfect readability at all times. For an additional touch and elegance, Blancpain also offers a model in 5N red gold with an opaline-white dial. The leather strap is equipped with an innovative folding clasp system. Based on two folding blades engraved with the Blancpain logo and accurately guided by an integrated spring, it looks exactly like a classic pin buckle once closed. The Léman line itself was designed as a “sporty-elegant” collection—more robust than Blancpain’s dress watches, but still refined. Movement: - in-house self-winding caliber 5L60 - don't hesitate to ask for manual in pdf - 30 jewels - 100 hours power reserve - frequency: 3Hz - moon phases - day/night - second time zone - date - 253 parts Case: - 316L stainless steel - polished - 38 mm excl. crown, 41,5mm incl. - thickness: 11,5mm - length: 43,4mm lug to lug - "Blancpain" engraving on the side of the casebox, see pics - unique No: **0 (for buyer only), best proof of authenticity Bezel: - 316L stainless steel - polished - fixed - multilayer Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating Case-back: - solid 316L stainless steel - polished - special cut along the edge (see pics) Crown: - 316L-stainless-steel, polished - pull/push with raised logo schield - special chic 'Blancpain' shape - screwed down Dial: - noble white - polished hands and hour batons - running seconds sub-dial at 06:00 o'clock - luminous hands and hour markers - date aperture at 03:00 o'clock - double time zone sub-dial at 12:00 o'clock - moon phase aperture at 09:00 o'clock - minute markers arount the outer rim - alas, even my excellent Canon camera cannot convey the luxurious shine of the polished hands, markers and Roman numerals Strap: - genuine black croco leather - handmade, soft and comfortable in your wrist - length: ca. 21cm incl. wristwatch itself - width 20mm by lugs, 16mm by clasp Let me know if you need a longer strap: I'll change "S" strap for "L", or add second strap Folding clasp: - polished/fine brushed - 316L stainless steel - with Blancpain 'LB' logo Water-resistant 10ATM/ 100meters/330feet Weight: 71 grams Distinctive design. Extremely high recognition value. Blancpain chic heavy wooden watch box (see pics). General professional pre-sale service was made in July 2026: the watch is keeping good time and working perfectly. Excellent condition, never worn: the wristwatch comes from luxury watch-shop showcase; that's why the strap is replaced with a new one (leather straps often suffer from temperature in shop windows due to powerful spotlights). My personal authenticity and quality warranty: you will get warranty card (as pictured), fully completed, stamped and signed. My impeccable seller reputation speaks for itself: look at my feedbacks and sales ratings. Insured, registered shipping worldwide with DHL Express: it’s not cheap, especially because of big heavy watch box, and yet fast and reliable, two days in Europe, three days worldwide. All photos were taken personally by me and correspond to the exact wrist watch you are placing your bid on. Bottom line: the Blancpain Léman 2160-1127-53 is - a refined dual-time complication watch; - from a transitional era of Blancpain; - offering serious horology without hype. It’s especially appealing if you like: - Classic proportions - Useful complications (not just decorative) - Quiet luxury rather than flashy branding For any connoisseur and watch expert, a wristwatch of this class on a person's hand means the high class of the owner. This is not a banal Rolex, this is a genuine masterpiece of watchmaking art! NO EXTRA COSTS for EU Buyers! #collectorsweek_watches

Estimate:£6,103.82

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