Following the introduction of the Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet fully clad in ceramic in June, Blancpain now adds two more new executions to this storied diver’s watch collection, this time in gold. The Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune and Chronographe Flyback models feature a case and bracelet meticulously crafted from 18K red gold and beautiful luminescent blue sunray dials. Their unidirectional rotating bezels with a blue ceramic insert are a nod to the diver heritage.

Among enthusiasts of diver’s watches, the Fifty Fathoms needs little introduction. It debuted in 1953 as one of the first diver’s watches designed as a tool for professional divers. Its everyday counterpart, the Bathyscaphe, followed in 1956, offering a more refined format with a reduced diameter for everyday use while still providing the ability to explore the underwater world. Today, the luxury sports watch collection encompasses a wide range of models, from three-hand iterations to sought-after sophisticated complications. In addition, the Fifty Fathoms is offered in a variety of materials and dial options, with gold bracelets being the latest extension.
The beautifully crafted red gold bracelet involves a series of demanding assembly and finishing processes. The hand-satin-brushed links are joined together with transverse pins, giving them a flexibility that ensures a perfect fit on the wrist. Thanks to a patented system, the screws are placed on the back of th...