Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

KEY FACTS

• A modern blue-dialled variant of Blancpain’s legendary Fifty Fathoms dive watch
• Offered by a trade seller based in London, UK
• Presented with its display case with an internal pouch, warranty card, manual and cleaning cloth
• Also supplied as part of the lot are spare links where the bracelet has been sized
• Currently under manufacturer’s warranty until November 2023
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order 

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, seconds and date
• Rotating dive bezel with sapphire cap and 60-minute graduation
• Powered by the calibre 1315
• Automatic winding with a 120-hour power reserve  

SUMMARY

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was initially developed with elite French divers and is both iconic and incredibly important in the history of dive watches. Launched in 1953, it was the first to incorporate a uni-directional rotating bezel - beating out the Rolex Submariner. This modern iteration pays tribute to the original but introduces some modern technical updates and contemporary sizing. The large 45mm case offers plenty of wrist presence and features a sapphire-capped bezel insert, which is both functional in its scratch resistance and aesthetically pleasing in its form. Blancpain’s expertise are displayed on the dial as well, with intricate guilloche radiating off the vivid blue dial. Internally, the watch is powered by the calibre 1315, which is equipped with an impressive 120-hour power reserve. 

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