Watch enthusiasts and horology aficionados are in for a treat at WatchTime New York 2023, where Blancpain, the iconic Swiss watchmaker, will showcase its latest— the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3. This limited-edition timepiece is a tribute to the brand’s historic MIL-SPEC model, representing a significant milestone in the world of diver’s watches. Dive into history as Blancpain showcases this exceptional creation at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from October 20th to 22nd. The Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 holds profound significance to the brand, echoing the pioneering spirit of the ..read more

2023 marks the year Blancpain chose to adequately celebrate the 70th anniversary year of its famous diver’s watch. After the introduction of the 42,3-mm Fifty Fathoms “70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I to III” (each limited to 70 pieces) in January, which was clearly based on the current design of the Fifty Fathoms, and the much more technical Fifty Fathoms „70th Anniversary Act 2: Tech Gombessa“ right after, the Swiss watchmaker has now launched the “Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3” as the third release this year (obviously not counting the recent Swatch collaboration and the Only Watch co ..read more

Between now and September 19, WatchTime readers have an opportunity to make a splash for ocean conservation while also securing two exceptional timepieces from Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Blancpain. Here’s how: for its upcoming New York Gala, the international ocean conservation group Oceana is holding a live auction for a “Time to Indulge” lot featuring a luxury shopping experience at Blancpain’s flagship boutique on Fifth Avenue. With expert guidance from Blancpain’s knowledgeable staff, the winning bidder will have the opportunity to select two (2) watches from either the Fifty Fathoms ..read more

After the sensational global success of the MoonSwatch, Swatch has now teamed up with its sister brand Blancpain to create a Bioceramic version of none other than the brand’s legendary Fifty Fathoms. Coming September 9, five Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms models will be made available at selected stores, and they are all inspired by the world’s oceans that Blancpain is strongly committed to help preserve: orange “Arctic Ocean” (ref. SO35N100), yellow “Pacific Ocean” (ref. SO35P100), blue “Atlantic Ocean” (ref. SO35A100), green “Indian Ocean” (ref. SO35I100) and gray “Antarctic Ocean” (ref. SO3 ..read more

After the first campaign advertisements had shown up in newspapers last Friday, the global watch community didn’t need long to figure out that the shape of the crown featured in said ads could only mean one thing: after the MoonSwatch with Omega, it seemed most likely that it was now time for a collab between Swatch and Blancpain, a member of the Swatch Group since 1992, and one of the oldest continuously used watchmaking names in the industry. “That’s a Blancpain crown” Frank “watchfjr” via Instagram While we still don’t know how the watch will look like, the final confirmation of the two br ..read more

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event will feature watch brand presentations, industry panel discussions, and plenty of opportunities for horological hands-ons and in-depth conversations. Tickets are on sale now via WatchTime’s event site, here. The live and in-per ..read more

On Thursday evening, May 11, Blancpain presented its latest timepieces designed especially for women in a beautiful rooftop venue filled with colorful floral creations, a perfect complement to the deeply colored variations offered by the two new additions to the Ladybird Colors collection. The venue was located in New York City’s historic Flower Market District, a block-long stretch on Manhattan’s West Side where floral designers and flower shop owners come to find the best blooms. Lush greenery spills onto the pavement and offers a glimpse of what decorative treasures can be found inside the ..read more

What’s even more exclusive than yellow, white or rose gold? A gold alloy that’s only available from a single brand. Here are watches made of unique gold alloys. Lime Gold (Montblanc) Montblanc relies on its own gold color, which has a green shimmer and is therefore named “Lime Gold.” It debuted this year in the 1858 Split Second Chronograph, which comes with green numerals and hands and a green nubuck alligator leather strap to match the case. The color combination goes well with the retro look of this 44-mm split-seconds chronograph. 44 mm, Caliber MB M 16.31, manual winding, limited to 18 pi ..read more

This article was originally published in the January/February 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine.  For many collectors, the history of the dive watch starts in 1953 with the introduction of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Rolex Submariner. Divers, however, already had to rely on water-resistant watches, decades before the commercialization of two of the category’s most iconic models. We take a deep dive into how the history of underwater exploration and the evolution of the wristwatch are connected. In 1942, German trade publication Uhrmacher-Woche (Watchmaker’s Week) began a ..read more

Photography by Roger Ruegger. Blancpain is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its iconic Fifty Fathoms dive watch with the launch of a new model, the Tech Gombessa Fifty Fathoms. The diver was co-developed by Blancpain CEO, Marc A. Hayek, and founder of the Gombessa Expeditions, Laurent Ballesta, and highlights seven decades since the first ground-breaking Fifty Fathoms hit the market. The watch also marks the 10th anniversary of the Gombessa project, a marine research team which has conducted numerous expeditionary dives to explore some of the ocean’s foremost biological mysteries. Blancpain ..read more