Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Concept Diver 2200-6530-66 Steel and Rubber
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 Trilogy Concept 2000 ref. 2200-6530-66 that we have here was launched as part of a trio of Fifty Fathoms models that was to also include a GMT and a chronograph model, thus completing a land, sea, and air trifecta, with this model being for the sea. Featuring a stunning black dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 and a hidden date aperture at 4:30, and boasting a rubberized construction, this example features a rubberized bezel, winding crown and bracelet, which all combine to give the watch a rather avant-garde aesthetic. 40.5mm in diameter and offered with a bold bezel thanks to its pronounced numerals, this timepiece is both commanding and robust. Powered by Blancpain's wonderfully robust automatic cal. 1151 movement, this watch is packed with 100 hours of power reserve across two mainspring barrels, meaning this 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 : 40.5mm
Model : Fifthy Fathoms Concept
Movement : Automatic cal. 1151
Reference : 2200-6530-66
Bracelet : Leather strap
Year : 2002
Condition : Excellent
Material : Stainless steel
Included : Watch, box, papers, and original stainless steel and rubber bracelet
Dial Color : Black
THE DIAL Boasting a black dial with plenty of lume across its large sword hands and applied indices, the ref. 2200-6530-66's display stays on task to offer maximum legibility.
THE CONSTRUCTION With its rubberized bezel and winding crown along with its pronounced bezel markings, this Fifty Fathom's aesthetic is unique and avant-garde.
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. 
