Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5015 12B30 B52B

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 5015 12B30 B52B Titanium

Arguably the first modern dive watch ever, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was released in 1953 on commission for the French 'Frogmen' – an elite military group of combat swimmers. Designed with strict requirements in mind, the Fifty Fathom's was tasked with keeping its wearers alive on their life or death military missions. From life or death situations to its luxurious existence today, the Fifty Fathoms has evolved into both; Blancpain's most famous model, and one of the most important dive watches we have in horology today. Perhaps one of the most fashion-forward variants of this iconic diver, the Fifty Fathoms ref. 5015-12B30-B52B that we have here features a stunning black dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 and a hidden date aperture at 4:30. Matched by its black sapphire crystal unidirectional bezel and rubberised sailcloth strap, this timepiece is as beautiful and understated as it is robust. Featuring a magnificent 45mm titanium case with vertical satin finishing and tight lugs with a comfortable taper along the wrist, the Fifty Fathoms ref. 5015-12B30-B52B wears fantastically given its beefy dive watch dimensions and lightness thanks to its titanium construction. Powered by Blancpain's wonderfully robust automatic cal. 1315 movement, this watch is pakced with five days of power reserve across three mainspring barrels, a silicon balance spring and 227 parts, this 4Hz movement exists at the apex of luxury dive watches, in keeping with the rest of this timepiece's outstanding design, construction and heritage. Brand : Blancpain Dimensions : 45mm Model : Fifty Fathoms Movement : Automatic cal. 1315 Reference : 5015-12B30-B52B Bracelet : Rubberized sail cloth strap Year : 2021 Condition : Near-Mint Material : Titanium Included : Watch, box, and papers Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Boasting a luminous sapphire bezel insert to match its stunning glossy black dial with a hidden date aperture at 4:30 between its mix of applied Arabic numerals and luminous indices, the Fifty Fathom's display is utilitarian luxury at its finest. THE CONSTRUCTION Large in size at 45mm and yet still light on the wrist thanks to its use of titanium, the Fifty Fathoms ref. 5015-12B30-B52B is both robust and elegant all at once. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.