The Watch: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 5100B-1110-B52A is a modern evolution of the world's first true dive watch. In 1953, Blancpain created the Fifty Fathoms for French Navy combat divers, establishing standards that would define dive watches for decades. The Bathyscaphe, named after Auguste Piccard's legendary deep-sea submersible, reinterprets this heritage with sleek, refined proportions perfect for everyday wear.
This 2019 example features a 38mm timepiece with a classic grey sunburst dial and a unidirectional bezel with ceramic insert, in a well-proportioned 38mm steel case. With luminous, geometric indices and hands, the dial conveys both refined luxury and unflinching tool watch capacity. On the back, the well-finished Blancpain Cal 1150 can be seen beating behind a blackened 18k gold rotor.
Condition: Excellent condition throughout. Runs well and keeps accurate time. Box is lightly peeling.
