The world premiere on 21 January at the Cité du Temps in Geneva was the new Fifty Fathoms by Blancpain limited edition. Here it will be on display until 28 February as the flagship model of the exhibition dedicated to the most significant watches in this historic collection, from 1953 to the present day. Present at the world launch was freediving champion Gianluca Genoni (pictured below with Marc A. Hayek, President of Blancpain), who recently set a new world record in static apnea with oxygen lasting 18 minutes and 3 seconds.
Produced in a limited edition of 50 pieces, the new model has a white gold case and a cobalt blue dial, bezel and strap, a clear reference to the depths of the sea.
The watch is accompanied by a collection of art photographs dedicated to the underwater world.
For information, Swatch Group Italy Tel. 02/575971
Data sheet
Fifty Fathoms Automatique édition limitée
Ref. 5015-1540-52
White gold case, unidirectional blue bezel, crown protection straps
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 15.4 mm
Water resistance: 30 atm
Sapphire glass back
Blue dial with cobalt highlights, luminescent hour markers, Arabic numerals and hands, date window between 4 and 5 o'clock
Self-winding mechanical movement, oscillating weight engraved in the shape of a diving mask
Diameter: 30, 6 mm
Thickness: 5.65 mm
Power reserve: 120 hours
Rubies: 35
Components: 222
Blue sailcloth strap, rubber-lined
White gold pin buckle.
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