2012 - Newly released at Baselworld - the Blancpain 8 Day Skeleton in 18K White Gold - is it a work of art or is it a watch?
The answer to both would be" yes"!
The gorgeous 18K White gold case has sapphire crystal on both the front and the back in order to fully appreciate the extra-ordinary design that makes up the open-work dial.
Three different disciplines were required to achieve the dial: skeleton-working, beveling & engraving - the result is magnificent: fabulous engraving is evident in the form of scrolling on the bridges & mainplate.
Even the thinnest of parts is entirely hand-worked, all of which is encased in crystal on both sides.
Notwithstanding the work done on the dial, there is an 8 day power reserve based on a manual wound Caliber 1333SQ movement.
The watch is water resistant to 30 meters / 100 feet
