Jehan-Jacques Blancpain registers himself as a watchmaker in the Villeret village records. He is the founder of the eponymous watch brand which will remain family-owned, handed down to his descendants, for almost 200 years. Founded in 1735, Blancpain is the oldest registered watch brand in the world. Blancpain has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Swatch Group since 1992, and is regarded as a top-tier watch brand.
The Fifty Fathoms collection was introduced for the first time in 1953, with timepieces that embody the brand’s fascination with the underwater world. The first modern diver’s watch, Fifty Fathoms features extraordinary technical achievements, with innovative materials and new engineering solutions meant to establish it as the archetypal diver’s watch. Blancpain worked in concert with divers, scientists, and underwater photographers in their exploration and discovery of the awe-inspiring beauty of the ocean.
Specifications:
- Model: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 300 – Bathyscaphe Day Date Desert Edition, 5052-1146-52A 43 – Limited Edition
- Dial: Champagne with Liquidmetal™ hour-markers and Batons. Date Feature at 3 o’clock
- Bezel: Unidirectional Satin-brushed Steel Bezel with Ceramic Insert
- Case: Stainless Steel with Sapphire Crystal Clear Back, 43mm
- Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire
- Strap: Fabric, Beige Sail-canvas with Pin Buckle
- Movement: Automatic, Caliber 1315DD
- Frequency: 4 Hz
- Jewels: 37
- Power reserve: 120 hours
- Water Resistance: 30 bar
