They have long been anticipated and now we finally witnessed the introduction of the regular collection 42mm Fifty Fathoms. Offered in no less than 14 references (22 when you count the clasp options) with the options of grade 23 titanium or red gold case featuring two dial variants and many strap/bracelet options the medium sized […] The post Hands-on with the new 42mm Fifty Fathoms 5010 appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

Today, March 21, Blancpain have introduced a total of 14(!) new references (not counting the choice of clasp) split between 4 new regular collection models of the 42.3mm Fifty Fathoms. The new Fifty Fathoms 5010 is available in brushed grade 23 titanium or brushed red gold with either blue or black dial. The watches are […] The post The new Fifty Fathoms 5010 regular collection appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

Two days ago, January 11 2024 on a New Moon, the sale of the sixth and probably final Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms started in selected Boutiques. With the very generous help of a good friend I have the chance to get up close and personal with the Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of […] The post Hands-on with the Scuba FF Ocean of Storms appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

It’s my pleasure to open the annual novelties overview for 2024. Just like in the past years it is a realistic expectation that we will learn about the Blancpain novelties at different points throughout the year. This overview will be updated whenever new models are released, and as usual I will try to do my […] The post The 2024 novelties so far appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

Let me close this year’s blog with a recap on the highly anticipated Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary lineup brought to us by Blancpain. It’s my utmost pleasure to show all protagonists side by side for the first time, so I hope you enjoy this last essay in 2023. . This year Blancpain devoted a large […] The post Recap of the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

I already had the pleasure to feature two magnificent vintage Fifty Fathoms No Rad from fellow collectors in the blog, and now I would like to share a first glimpse on my recently bought Bathyscaphe MC 4 with you. Let’s take a closer look at this well worn second generation Bathyscaphe from the early 1960s […] The post A vintage Bathyscaphe MC 4 prior to service appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

From September 22 to 24 the historic scenery, which is so important to the history of the Fifty Fathoms, hosted 300 guests to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms and the introduction of the final commemorative timepiece. I think it may be interesting for you to get a flavor of this exceptional event. […] The post Impressions from the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary event in Cannes appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

And here it is: the highly anticipated Act 3 of Blancpain‘s lineup of Fifty Fathoms novelties, celebrating the anniversary year. And there’s no way denying that it is a looker! Let’s get up close and personal with the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 reference 5901-5630-NANA in a 41.3mm bronze gold case that leads us […] The post Hands-on with the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

This is the second (and most likely last) coverage on a non-Blancpain timepiece in the blog. But the release of the Blancpain X Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms warrants the exception and a hands-on report, so let’s get up close and personal with the Scuba FF Pacific Ocean in typical blog style, using a loupe to […] The post Hands-on with the Blancpain X Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more

Today, September 7, Swatch revealed 5 bioceramic models inspired by the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms which are going on sale on September 9. They are picking up the theme of 5 oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic. Let me share my initial take on this very special project alongside the 70th Anniversary of the […] The post The Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collection appeared first on The Blancpain Blog ..read more