Fifty Fathoms Automatique
The Fifty Fathoms is one of Blancpain’s iconic models, and the diver’s watch that has inspired the entire genre since its launch in 1953. Being reinterpreted, the Fifty Fathoms Automatique with a Red Gold Case features a precious case in satin-brushed red gold and, for the first time in the collection, a dial attired in blue ceramic, retaining the sporty and distinguished character of its peers, while adding a touch of chic and high-tech. Through this unique combination of materials and colours, Blancpain achieves a bold double alliance.
Already used by Blancpain in the creation of bezels for its Bathyscaphe models, technical ceramics offers a multitude of advantages. With hardness six times greater than that of steel, it is endowed with exceptional qualities, including remarkable stability and longevity. Despite its complexity to produce and machine, this material has been chosen by Blancpain because of the chromatic depth it serves to achieve.
The Fifty Fathoms Automatique with a Red Gold Case is thus adorned with a cobalt-like shimmer featuring a pleasing contrast between the sunburst dial centre and the matt chapter ring. The DNA of the collection remains identifiable at first glance: numerals, hour-markers and hands coated with luminescent material, a slightly curved scratchproof sapphire crystal, and a ratcheted unidirectional rotating bezel recall the origins of this watch. These decisive choices guarantee perfect visibility in all circumstances.
Featuring a 45 mm case and water-resistant to 300 metres, the Fifty Fathoms Automatique watch is with a Red Gold Case beats to the rhythm of the 1315 movement. Blancpain has equipped it with a very dense red gold oscillating weight ensuring high winding efficiency.
This rotor is cut out as a nod to the history of the Fifty Fathoms, since this geometry made it suppler at the time in order to protect the movement from potential impacts. The Fifty Fathoms Automatique with a Red Gold Cases teamed with a blue calf leather strap, an additional detail evoking the inseparable link between Blancpain and the splendours of the sea bed.
Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms Automatique with a Red Gold Case will be showcased at World Brand Piazza 2019 sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch Company, together with a variety of the brand’s remarkable timepieces, from 3rd to 7th September 2019.
