Blancpain Goes Full Gold with the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback and Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
Following the introduction of the Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet fully clad in ceramic in June, Blancpain now adds two more new executions to this storied diver’s watch collection, this time in gold. The Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune and Chronographe Flyback models feature a case and bracelet meticulously crafted from 18K red gold and beautiful luminescent blue sunray dials. Their unidirectional rotating bezels with a blue ceramic insert are a nod to the diver heritage.
Among enthusiasts of diver’s watches, the Fifty Fathoms needs little introduction. It debuted in 1953 as one of the first diver’s watches designed as a tool for professional divers. Its everyday counterpart, the Bathyscaphe, followed in 1956, offering a more refined format with a reduced diameter for everyday use while still providing the ability to explore the underwater world. Today, the luxury sports watch collection encompasses a wide range of models, from three-hand iterations to sought-after sophisticated complications. In addition, the Fifty Fathoms is offered in a variety of materials and dial options, with gold bracelets being the latest extension.
The beautifully crafted red gold bracelet involves a series of demanding assembly and finishing processes. The hand-satin-brushed links are joined together with transverse pins, giving them a flexibility that ensures a perfect fit on the wrist. Thanks to a patented system, the screws are placed on the back of the links to preserve the smooth look and feel of the bracelet edges. In addition, the combination of these features guarantees great comfort and seamless cohesion between the case and the bracelet.
Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
The Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune is presented in the already existing red gold case that measures 43mm wide and 13.4mm thick. Water-resistant to 300 meters, it houses the self-winding manufacture caliber 6654.P.4 that brings to life the complete calendar, with the indication of the weekday through two windows, a pointer date, and a charming moonphase-indication distinguished by a classic moon depiction with a face and accompanied by stars.
Equipped with a silicon balance-spring and a 72-hour power reserve, the 6654.P.4 demonstrates the technical prowess of the venerable Swiss manufacture.
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Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback
The Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback is one of the collection’s high-horology complications, featuring a state-of-the-art chronograph movement with a flyback function that allows the timer to be quickly restarted while the chronograph is running: the F385. It beats at a frequency of 5Hz, is equipped with a silicon balance-spring, offers a date indication between 4 and 5 o’clock and has a power reserve of 55 hours.
The case dimensions and water resistance are the same as those of the Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lunes.
Here, too, an intense blue sunbrushed color provides a magnificent background for the indications, with the two chronograph counters at 9 and 3 o’clock and the subsidiary seconds sub dial at 6 o’clock.
Information on pricing is available upon request.
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