Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 5000 1110 B52A Watch

The Fifty Fathoms collection embodies Blancpain's passion for the marine world since 1953 when the first contemporary divers watch was created. The Fifty Fathom models bear the principal distinctive characteristics that forged the reputation of their legendary ancestor and is established by the archetypal diver's watch; which mirrors the dedication of the risks and essential needs of divers. The Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe is a re-edition of popular model from the late 1950s. This watch features: a metallic grey dial with a very fine sun-ray finish. Applied polished steel index and dot hour makers with a bold squared hour and minute hands with luminous fill. The 43mm brushed stainless steel case features a uni-directional bezel with black ceramic fill- highly scratch resistant. On the bezel, the graduating indication made of liquid mental which bonds neatly and well with ceramic, allowing for a smooth and lasting finish. Presented on a fabric black strap and fastened with a tang buckle clasp. Driven by an automatic Blancpain Calibre 1315 with a power reserve of 120 hours. The movement is fitted with a nonmagnetic silicon balance-spring, in additional to its non-magnetic properties, silicon is also extremely corrosion-resistant.