Blancpain: The Birth of Neo-Vintage | Subdial Curates

What makes the neo-vintage era so special? And why do so many collectors point to Blancpain when talking about this period of watchmaking?

Filmed as part of Subdial Curates: Villeret, our exhibition celebrating Blancpain’s remarkable output during the 1980s and 1990s, two collectors, Chris and Alex discuss why they believe the brand helped define the neo-vintage era.

From Blancpain’s unique position as a small, independent-minded manufacturer to the philosophy behind the Villeret collection, they share the watches that best represent the period and explain why these references continue to resonate with collectors today.

Subdial Curates: Villeret brought together 20 exceptional Blancpain watches from the neo-vintage era, exploring the history, design and craftsmanship behind one of the most influential periods in the brand’s modern history.