Blancpain Unveils New Ladybird Colors Timepieces for Summer
Blancpain has introduced two new timepieces to its Ladybird Colors collection, celebrating the height of summer with vibrant designs tailored for women. The latest additions include a new coral blue model and a version with multicolored numerals, which for the first time incorporates a moon phase complication.
The single-color coral blue model is described as capturing the essence of a radiant blue summer sky, offering a fresh and dynamic touch to the season. Meanwhile, the multicolored numerals version not only features Blancpain’s signature feminine moon phase but also comes with a variety of interchangeable straps in pink, blue, green, yellow, and white, allowing for versatile styling options.
The dials of these timepieces showcase expert craftsmanship, with Roman numerals varying in size for a gradual and aesthetically pleasing transition. Each numeral undergoes a meticulous five-phase coloring process to achieve its deep, vibrant hues. Complementing this design, the moon phase is placed at 6 o’clock on the dial, set against a textured mother-of-pearl backdrop that enhances the watch’s luminosity and depth.
Encased in 34.90 mm of 18-carat white gold and adorned with 59 diamonds on the bezel, the timepieces also feature 70 brilliant-cut diamonds hand-set in two circles on the dial, adding an extra touch of sparkle. The gems on the crown and buckle bring the total carat weight to over two carats, contributing to a balanced and visually appealing design.
Blancpain’s Ladybird collection is known for its blend of femininity and technical sophistication, a tradition that continues with these new models. The collection has a rich history, dating back to 1930 when Blancpain introduced the first self-winding ladies’ wristwatch. The Ladybird collection has since evolved, combining aesthetics with technical precision, inspired by the pioneering spirit of Betty Fiechter, the first woman to lead a watchmaking Maison.
The new Ladybird Colors models are powered by Blancpain’s Calibre 1163L, offering a 100-hour power reserve. The moon phase complication, reintroduced by Blancpain in 1983, symbolizes the revival of mechanical watchmaking in the face of the quartz crisis. The movement is visible through a sapphire crystal case back and features traditional fine watchmaking decorations, including bevelling, circular graining, and snailing.
The incorporation of silicon technology, a material resistant to magnetism, has revolutionized watchmaking in the 21st century. Blancpain’s use of a silicon balance-spring ensures superior chronometric performance while allowing the movement’s construction to be showcased through the sapphire crystal case back.
The new Ladybird Colors timepieces exemplify Blancpain’s commitment to combining femininity with advanced watchmaking techniques, offering women a choice between aesthetic beauty and technical excellence.
For more information, visit Blancpain’s official website.
