Blancpain finally unveiled the long-await 42 mm-diameter Fifty Fathoms powered by the 1315 inhouse caliber with 5-day power reserve. After having presented its first case of this size in stainless steel on last year?s Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 limited edition (and the Scuba Fifty Fathoms in Bioceramic), the Swiss brand is now adding the 42-mm dive watch exclusively in red gold and titanium (Grade 23) to the regular collection.

Ref. 5010 36B30 B64B with black dial, Tropic strap and red gold case (CHF 31,600), height is 14.3 mm, lug width 21.5 mm.

The Fifty Fathoms was given a new lease on life in 2003 by President & CEO Marc A. Hayek, who ushered it into the 21st century. With the launch of the 45-mm Fifty Fathoms Automatique in 2007, the new, specially developed Calibre 1315 marked the debut of a whole new Fifty Fathoms generation. This movement also went on to find its place in the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 from 2023, the first timepiece (issued in a limited edition) celebrating the 70th anniversary of the inaugural model in 2023 and featuring a 42-mm case.
Ref. 5010 12B30 B64B with black dial, titanium case and Tropic strap (CHF 16,900)

Retaining their predecessor?s proportions, these new 42-mm (42.3 mm to be precise) Fifty Fathoms Automatique watches are available in red gold and grade 23 titanium. This metal is lightweight and highly resistant to scratches and corrosion, alongside its anti-allergenic properties. The collection?s cha...