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Blancpain Chronograph

Partially verified

This Blancpain gentleman's wristwatch is a water-resistant chronograph produced during the 1990s. The watch features a three-body stainless steel case with a stepped bezel, straight lugs, and a sapphire crystal, measuring 34 mm in diameter and 8 mm in thickness. The white dial displays applied steel radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, an outer 1/5th seconds scale, and a date aperture. It is fitted with steel bâton hands. The movement is the Blancpain Caliber 1180, which is rhodium-plated with fausses-côtes decoration. This 30-jewel self-winding movement includes a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, a shock-absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer. The auction house reports a grade of A for the overall watch.

Front view of the Blancpain chronograph wristwatch.
Front view of the Blancpain chronograph wristwatch. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Blancpain
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
76
Source-reported date
1990s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a three-body stainless steel case characterized by a polished finish and a distinctive stepped bezel. It features straight lugs and is protected by a sapphire crystal, with a total diameter of 34 mm and a thickness of 8 mm.

The dial is white and features applied steel radial Roman numerals. It includes three subsidiary dials designated for seconds, a 12-hour register, and a 30-minute register. An outer track records 1/5th seconds, and there is an aperture provided for the date. Steel bâton-style hands indicate the time and chronograph functions.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. Three-body, polished, stepped bezel, straight lugs, sapphire crystal.”
  • “D. White with applied steel radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds scale, aperture for the date. Steel "bâton" hands.”

Movement

The internal mechanism is the Blancpain Caliber 1180. This rhodium-plated movement incorporates 30 jewels and utilizes a straight line lever escapement.

The balance is monometallic and adjusted to 5 positions. It is equipped with a shock-absorber system and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The plates are finished with fausses-côtes decoration.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 1180, rhodium- plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.”

Condition and Marks

The dial, case, and movement are all signed by Blancpain. According to the auction report, the overall condition of the object is assigned a grade of A.

Specific components were graded separately, with the case noted as being in good condition with signs of wear. The dial is classified as very good, and the hands are reported as original.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Grading System Grade: A Good Case: 3-12 Good Worn”
  • “Dial: 2-01 Very good HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date within the 1990s?
  • Are the serial numbers for the movement and case documented in the original manufacturer records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Blancpain Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBlancpain“Blancpain”
Date1990s“Made in the 1990s”
MovementCal. 1180“M. Cal. 1180”
Diameter34 mm“Diam. 34 mm”
Jewels30“30 jewels”
Case MaterialStainless steel“stainless steel”
ConditionGrade A“Grading System Grade: A”

Visible details

  • Applied steel radial Roman numerals on white dial
  • Three-body steel case with stepped bezel
  • Three subsidiary registers and date aperture
  • Steel bâton hands

Research qualifications

  • The auction description suggests an overhaul is recommended
  • Country of manufacture not specified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Blancpain, Chronograph. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and date.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record e24573b8b9

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