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Wristwatch · Triple date moonphase wristwatch

Blancpain Triple Date Moonphase 18K White Gold Wristwatch, Ref. 1735

Partially verified

This Blancpain wristwatch, identified by serial number 22, was manufactured in the 1990s. The watch features an 18K white gold three-body case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness, characterized by a stepped bezel, straight lugs, and a snap-on case back. It is powered by the self-winding Caliber 6763, which is rhodium-plated and decorated with fausses cotes. The movement comprises 30 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock absorber, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a micrometer regulator. The two-tone silver dial displays applied white gold radial Roman numerals, an outer date graduation, and apertures for the days of the week, months, and moon phases. The watch is finished with blued feuille hands and is paired with an 18K white gold Blancpain buckle. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.

Front view of the Blancpain 1735 triple date moonphase wristwatch on a black strap.
Front view of the Blancpain 1735 triple date moonphase wristwatch on a black strap. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Triple date moonphase wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Blancpain
Reference
1735
Catalogue / lot identifier
146
Source-reported date
1990s
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
22

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 18K white gold case with a polished finish. The design features a stepped bezel and straight lugs, with a snap-on case back and a sapphire crystal. The case has a measured diameter of 38 mm and a total thickness of 11 mm.

The dial is rendered in a two-tone silver color. It is equipped with applied white gold radial Roman numerals for the hours and an outer graduation track for the date. It features apertures for the day of the week, month, and moon phase. The display is completed with blued feuille hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished, stepped bezel, straight lugs, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal.”
  • “Two-tone silver with applied white gold radial Roman numerals, outer graduation for the date, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the phases of the moon.”
  • “Blued feuille hands.”

Movement and Mechanics

The timepiece is driven by the Caliber 6763, a self-winding, rhodium-plated movement. The finishing includes fausses cotes decoration. The mechanical assembly utilizes 30 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement.

Technical features of the caliber include a monometallic balance equipped with a shock absorber and a self-compensating flat balance spring. Regulation is managed via a micrometer regulator. The auction description reports the movement is in very good condition with a grade of 2*.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. 6763, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.”
  • “Movement: 2* Very good”

Signatures and Condition

The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The included 18K white gold buckle is also signed by Blancpain.

Regarding the physical state of the item, the auction house grades the case as 'Good' and the dial as 'Very good'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “18K white gold Blancpain buckle.”
  • “Case: 3 Good”
  • “Dial: 2-01 Very good”
  • “Movement: 2* Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific country of origin for this Blancpain caliber and case?
  • What is the exact function of the central pointer hand in relation to the date scale?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Blancpain Triple Date Moonphase 18K White Gold Wristwatch, Ref. 1735
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBlancpain“Blancpain”
Serial number22“No. 22”
Case material18K white gold“18K white gold”
MovementCal. 6763“Cal. 6763”
Diameter38 mm“Diam. 38 mm”
Jewel count30“30 jewels”
Date of manufacture1990s“Made in the 1990's”

Visible details

  • The moon phase indicator features a stylized face and starry sky.
  • Applied white gold Roman numerals mark the dial.
  • The watch includes a black leather strap with a white gold buckle.
  • The date is indicated by an outer track read by a central hand.

Research qualifications

  • The exact country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source.
  • The auction house recommends an overhaul for the movement.

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

Consulted source

BLANCPAIN TRIPLE DATE MOONPHASE WHITE GOLD Blancpain, 1735, Automatic, No. 22. Made in the 1990's. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with triple date, phases and age of the moon and an 18K white gold Blancpain buckle.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 9de615be78

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