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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch front

Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms, 1953

Why It Matters

The Fifty Fathoms belongs to the early development of the purpose-built dive watch. A rotating bezel, strong dial contrast and luminous markings made elapsed time readable underwater, establishing features that would remain central to the category.

Object Details

Reference
Fifty Fathoms
Production
1953

Market snapshot

HKD 150,000

Representative MILSPEC sale.

Christie's, Sep. 2021

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