Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 5100-1140-052A

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in Stainless Steel on Blue Fabric Strap with Blue Ceramic Bezel and Blue Dial

Basic Info Listing code : LJRE73 Brand : Blancpain Model : Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Reference number : 5100 1140 052A Dealer product code : 102502 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Textile Year of production : Unknown Condition : New Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Location : United States of America, California, Beverly Hills Price : 7,900 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 38 mm Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Textile Condition: This watch is in New Condition.* Complete with Box and Papers. One of the first modern dive watches ever made it was designed in the middle of the 1950s. Along with a few other watches it helped to define the basic aesthetic and technological standards for this kind of watch. The Hayek family who own the Swatch Group and consequently Blancpain first reintroduced it in 2003. The iconic Fifty Fathoms Automatique along with its 45mm case and caliber 1315.The dive watch as we know it today wouldn't exist were it not for the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. First unveiled in 1953 as the first watch with a secured unidirectional rotating timing bezel a patented O-ring seal and double-sealed crown system and a hefty dose of water resistance the original Fifty Fathoms created a genre that would soon become an industry standard. Fast-forward seven decades and Blancpain is still making the Fifty Fathoms though it's gone quite a bit upmarket in the ensuing years to fit with the brand's current status as a purveyor of haute horological luxury timepieces. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, we are one of the largest dealers of pre-owned high end watches in the World. We own all our own inventory and are a one stop shop for watch enthusiasts. We built our business through word-of-mouth referrals, with clients looking for unique timepieces not easily found at primary retailers or secondary market sources. Our expertise and passion for watches, in parallel with our exclusive industry relationships, positions us as a major influencer of tastes, trends, and values in the watch boutique economy. We also serve as expert consultants for those requiring purchasing guidance as well as building and growing noteworthy watch collections.