Blancpain, Ref:1185-1418-55, 18k Rose Gold Villeret Chronograph, Circa 1998. ...

Condition Report*: Type: Blancpain, Ref:1185-1418-55, 18k Rose Gold Villeret Chronograph, Circa 1998
Signed: Blancpain on case, dial, movement, and buckle
Model: Villeret Chronograph
Dial: Silver dial, with applied gold roman numeral
Hands; Luminous Baton Hands
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Case No: 252
Case Info: 18k yellow gold, 3 body case, stepped bezel
Case Width: 34mm
Thickness: 8mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Watch Movement: Self-winding caliber 1185 movement is rhodium-plated. It includes a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance that's adjusted to 5 positions, and a shock absorber mechanism.
Band: Crocodile Leather
Circa: 1998
Condition: Case is in excellent condition, with some slight surface abrasion on the sold case back. The silver dial has started to develop a patina turning the color to an ivory. Movement runs and all chronograph functions work. Service is recommended.