Size matters: comparing two Fifty Fathoms

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 Posted in Fifty Fathoms, TimepiecesTagged calibre 1315, fifty fathoms, milspec, nageurs de combat, nato strapLeave a comment

With the classic Fifty Fathoms being available in two different sizes, I thought it might be interesting to put two examples for references 5008 and 5015 side by side to allow for a fair optical comparison between 40.3 and 45mm. Let’s take a closer look at the Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MilSpec and the Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de combat., which not only represent the two sizes but also two wonderful commemorative pieces to the heritage of the Fifty Fathoms.

Tribute to fifty Fathoms MilSpec & Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de combat

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Back to the roots: the Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de combat

Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 Posted in Fifty Fathoms, News, TimepiecesTagged calibre 1315, combat, fifty fathoms, milspec, nato strap, novelties, vintageLeave a comment

In 2019 Blancpain has introduced three limited editions during Time to Move, with the Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de combat ref 5015E-1130-B52A maybe being a bit overshadowed by the Air Command and Fifty Fathoms Barakuda. But this very special Fifty Fathoms 5015 actually stands out as one of the most important watches Blancpain has introduced in the last years.

FF Nageurs de combat

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Blancpain for Only Watch: the unique pieces since 2005

Posted on October 7, 2019 Posted in News, TimepiecesTagged barakuda, fifty fathoms, grande date, milspec, only watch, villeret, womenLeave a comment

Blancpain was the first watch brand to support the Monaco Association against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (AMM), this support dates back to 2001. Since 2005 the bi-annual Only Watch charity auctions have become a remarkable horological event, and this year, the Manufacture is again presenting a one-of-a-kind model for the 8th Only Watch charity auction to be held in Geneva at 2.30 pm on November 9, 2019. Let’s take a look at this year’s unique piece and all it’s predecessors.

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Hands-on with the Fifty Fathoms Barakuda

Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Posted in Fifty Fathoms, News, TimepiecesTagged barakuda, fifty fathoms, milspec, novelties, time to move, vintageLeave a comment

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda was received enthusiastically when introduced earlier this year on May 17th. Now that delivery through the Blancpain Boutiques has started, let’s take a closer look at this beautiful timepiece.

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A conversation with Eric Singer

Posted on July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Posted in NewsTagged bathyscaphe, chronographe, fifty fathoms, flyback, l'evolution, milspec, novelties, time to move, vintageLeave a comment

I met KISS drummer and passionate watch collector Eric Singer* in Berlin on June 4, 2019 prior to his concert at the Waldbuehne and we had an hour long conversation, so you need to have some time reading through this. We were joined by an old friend of Eric and a representative of Blancpain who brought the prototypes of the new Air Command and Barakuda for Eric to see them. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Flashback: the 2003 Fifty Fathoms 50th Anniversary

Posted on March 3, 2019March 11, 2019 Posted in Fifty Fathoms, Past References, TimepiecesTagged fifty fathoms, milspec, ocean commitment, vintage, x-71 braceletLeave a comment

In 2003 Blancpain celebrated the 50th anniversary of an horological icon, the Fifty Fathoms and therefore the first professional diving watch introduced 1953.

To commemorate this significant milestone Blancpain released the Fifty Fathoms 50th Anniversary reference 2200A-1130-71 in a limited run of 150 pieces, split into three series with 50 watches each for Asia, Europe and North America.

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A fireworks of culinary and horological highlights

Posted on January 22, 2019June 17, 2019 Posted in Events, Fifty Fathoms, Grande Complications, VilleretTagged bathyscaphe, fifty fathoms, l'evolution, milspec, moonphase, quantieme complet, quantieme perpetuel, tourbillon, villeretLeave a comment

Last weekend I had the pleasure to spend a few days with Blancpain and the brand ambassador Chef Holger Bodendorf for the 20th Sylt Gourmet Festival.

Landhaus Stricker

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A special event with Gianluca Genoni

Posted on July 21, 2018October 29, 2018 Posted in EventsTagged bathyscaphe, fifty fathoms, genoni, milspec, novelties, ocean commitment, villeretLeave a comment

Earlier this week Blancpain Germany hosted a small event with Gianluca Genoni at Landhaus Stricker on the German island Sylt…

… and of course I’d like to share some impressions with you.

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Hands-on with the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tribute to MilSpec

Posted on September 9, 2017October 29, 2018 Posted in Fifty Fathoms, NewsTagged fifty fathoms, milspec, noveltiesLeave a comment

Thanks to the Blancpain Boutique in Munich I had a chance to welcome one of the first Blancpain Fifty FathomsTribute to MilSpec for a one day photo session.

Let me share some impressions and photos, which hopefully ease the pain for those of us (me included) waiting to finally get their own MilSpec to put it on the wrist.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tribute to MilSpec

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