About this watch

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique Titanium Bracelet 45mm 5015 12B40 98B Don't be fooled into thinking that the Fifty Fathoms is some sort of dive watch pretender. The Fifty Fathoms is the original dive watch, with a history dating back to 1953 where it created the first dive watch for the Frogmen of the French Navy. Fast forward to 2017, and we have one of the most highly finished, robust and stunning dive watches on the market, the Fifty Fathoms in Titanium. While some folks like to compare these to Subs, they're a different watch in our opinion. This is a luxury diver, with proper dive watch credentials should you wish to use them, but occupies a space that sits in a different niche with it's high finishing levels and beautiful movement. The case is crafted in titanium, and measures in at 45mm, with a 51mm lug-to-lug and 15.6mm thick with a satin finish throughout. Yes, it’s large, but the Titanium brings the weight right down and the size gives it fantastic legibility, and room for the absolutely gorgeous lumed sapphire bezel. Combine that with the brilliant in-house 1315 movement with triple barrels and a 120 hour power reserve, and the striking and highly detailed sunray…