Blancpain L-Evolution 8805-3630-53B

Historical Context & Significance: This reference is the luxurious 18k rose gold version of the L-Evolution “Semainier,” one of Blancpain’s most complicated calendar watches. By encasing the intricate mechanism—which displays the week of the year, day, and large date—in precious metal, Blancpain elevates the model from a purely technical marvel to a piece of high-end luxury. The warmth of the rose gold case provides a rich contrast to the complex dial and the avant-garde lines of the L-Evolution design. It retains the impressive 8-day power reserve and user-friendly under-lug correctors of its steel counterpart, offering the pinnacle of the collection’s calendar complications in its most opulent form.

Variations: This is the 18k rose gold variant of the L-Evolution Semainier, which was also produced in stainless steel (Ref. 8805-1134-53B).

Specifications:
Case Material: 18k Rose Gold
Dial: Opaline or silver with applied rose gold markers.
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Power Reserve: 192 hours (8 days).