Intriguing time keeping by Blancpain is achieved with this simply elegant timepiece. The white dial is marked with silver-toned appliqu_ Roman numerals and the Blancpain name elegantly embellished below the XII hour mark. Silver-toned hour and minute hands provide a central display while measuring out each moment. Seconds can be observed in a subdial just about the VI mark. A power reserve display that is minimal yet clearly legible is found to the X mark. Each precious moment is carefully metered out by the 11C5 caliber housed in the rounded stainless steel case with a diameter of 40 mm in a smooth finish. The see-through sapphire case-back provides an insight into the intricate inner workings of the timepiece comprising of 216 components and 23 jewels that are all protected by 30 m water resistance. This sophisticated watch is held to the wrist with a black alligator strap lined with alzavel, which is fastened by a deployment clasp.