The Legacy of Blancpain Watches
Blancpain has maintained its place at the forefront of Swiss watchmaking since its founding by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in 1735. Originating from a modest workshop in Villeret, now the namesake of one of its signature collections, the brand has continually balanced deep tradition with pioneering advancements. Today, as a member of the Swatch Group, Blancpain continues to uphold the philosophy that there are no shortcuts in haute horlogerie: every movement component is hand-finished and assembled by expert watchmakers.
Key Collections in the Blancpain Portfolio
Pre-Owned Blancpain Fifty Fathoms">Fifty Fathoms - Introduced in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms is one of the earliest modern dive watches, created for the French Navy's elite divers. It established key features still present in dive watch design today: a unidirectional bezel, water resistance, and legible lume-filled dials. This is a benchmark collection for any serious collector and a standout in our dive watch selection.
Pre-Owned Blancpain Leman Watches">Leman - With versatile styling that blends contemporary function and classic form, the Leman collection spans GMTs, flybacks, and complete calendars. Its fluid case lines and balanced dials make it an appealing daily wearer for those who appreciate refined complications.
Pre-Owned Blancpain Villeret Watches">Villeret - Named after Blancpain's founding village, the Villeret line showcases the brand's dedication to formal watchmaking. These models are known for ultra-slim profiles, enamel dials, and elegantly executed complications such as moon phases and perpetual calendars. For collectors who favor discretion and classicism, the Villeret line represents Blancpain at its most traditional.
Materials, Movements, and Features
Blancpain uses precious metals and high-grade steel across its collections, along with sophisticated dial work - sunburst finishes, enamel detailing, and open casebacks are common. Complications range from tourbillons and complete calendars to alarm GMTs and minute repeaters. The brand's movements are entirely developed and decorated in-house, often bearing the hallmarks of traditional Swiss finishing: côtes de Genève, anglage, and black polishing.
Who Blancpain Is For
The Technical Collector with a Taste for Heritage
A pre-owned Blancpain is a natural choice for collectors who value history, craftsmanship, and utility in equal measure. Whether you're drawn to pioneering dive watches like the Fifty Fathoms or the dress-ready refinement of the Villeret, Blancpain offers depth for those who already appreciate horology's nuanced corners. These watches wear their complexity lightly, rewarding those who look closer.
Expertise, Integrity, and Service
Your Trusted Source for Pre-Owned Blancpain
Every Blancpain timepiece offered by The 1916 Company has been authenticated and inspected by our in-house experts. We provide a 2-year global warranty on every piece, and our dedicated concierge service is available to help you explore current inventory, arrange viewings, and guide your next acquisition. Visit us online or in one of our showrooms to experience what it means to collect with confidence.