Blancpain Repetition Minutes 34mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch W/Black Alligator Strap (Ref. 0033-1418-55) - This rare investment timepiece is the Repetition Minutes mechanical watch from Blancpain. This handsome watch features: 34mm 18k yellow gold three-body case with gently curved lugs and round stepped bezel; mechanical manual-winding Blancpain caliber 35 movement in gilt brass with Cotes de Geneve decoration, 39 jewels, shock absorber, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance that's adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, and a 21k gold rotor; pull-out winding crown; minute repeater lever between 8 and 11 o'clock on the left case band that activates the "cathedral" gongs; scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back; two-tone white dial with applied yellow gold Roman numeral hour markers, yellow gold leaf hands, and small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock; water resistance up to 30 meters; 40-hour power reserve at full winding; and black alligator strap with 18k yellow gold tang buckle. The watch is numbered "No. 35" on the movement. Measurements: 7" buckle to 1st hole, 8.25" buckle to furthest hole. Reference #: 0033-1418-55. Condition: The watch is working and is in overall very good estate condition with light wear. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive free, overnight, insured shipping. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer.