This is a genuine vintage Blancpain ladies’ cocktail watch — one of the oldest Swiss watchmaking houses in the world, founded in 1735 — crafted in solid 14K white gold with a small diamond set right into the clasp. The case and woven brick-link bracelet are both hallmarked 14K, and the manual-wind movement is fully running and keeping time, nearly 80 years after it was made.
Flip it over, and you’ll find the real treasure: engraved on the case back, in the giver’s own handwriting —
“To my darling on your 26th birthday. ‘Just because.’ Nov. 21 ’48 — Mike”
We don’t know who Mike was, or who his darling turned out to be, but eight decades later, his little “just because” gift is still ticking. It’s the kind of detail that turns a beautiful watch into a piece of someone’s history — and now, a piece of yours.
• Brand: Blancpain, Swiss Made
• Case & bracelet: Solid 14K white gold, hallmarked
• Accent: Single diamond set in the clasp
• Movement: Manual-wind, confirmed running and accurate
• Case style: Art Deco/Retro rectangular case with stepped lugs, circa 1940s
• Engraving: Original 1948 sentimental inscription on case back (see photos)
• Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with light age-appropriate wear
• Includes: Watch only — no box or papers
A rare opportunity to own a signed Blancpain with real, documented history. Whether you wear it for its pedigree or its story, this one comes with both.
As with all vintage timepieces, we recommend a service by a qualified watchmaker for continued long-term accuracy.
