Since its debut in 1953, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms has been widely recognized as the world’s first modern diver’s watch and has established itself as Blancpain’s representative collection. It is a legendary model that first introduced key technologies such as water resistance, A rotating bezel, And luminous functions, And has been trusted by both the military and civilian sectors. Today, It continues to be the essence of diver’s watches, Evolving with various materials, Sizes, And complications.
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC 5008-1130-71S is a limited edition diver’s watch with a 40.3 mm stainless steel case, A black dial and a steel bracelet. Paying homage to the legendary MIL-SPEC 1 developed for the US Navy in the 1950s, It features an orange-white ‘water resistance indicator’ at 6 o’clock to detect water ingress. The dial remains true to the essence of a diver’s watch with luminescent indexes and hands, A unidirectional rotating sapphire bezel and excellent readability. With a screw-down crown and a water resistance rating of 300 m, It is reliable even in real diving environments.
The movement offers a power reserve of approximately 100 hours, Providing the convenience of not stopping even when worn for long periods of time, And the exquisite finishing of the movement can be admired through the sapphire crystal back. This diver’s watch harmonizes Blancpain’s historical heritage, Modern technology, And practical details, And is a special limited edition model where you can feel the tradition and individuality of the Fifty Fathoms collection at the same time.
Dial color
Black
Case material
Stainless steel
Bracelet material
Stainless steel
Glass
Sapphire crystal
Case diameter
40.3mm
Case thickness
13mm
Waterproof
300m
Bezel material
Stainless steel, Sapphire insert
Bezel type
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Movement
Self-winding
Caliber
Cal.1151
Frequency
21, 600 vibrations
Power reserve
About 100 hours

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