The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms holds a legendary place in dive watch history. Designed in the mid-1950s for French Navy combat swimmers, it became one of the earliest and most iconic dive watches. This particular 34mm example stands out not only for its compact size but for its remarkable condition—so much so that it was exhibited by Blancpain at a Fifty Fathoms event in Paris in 2010.

The watch features an unpolished case, a stunning black gloss dial with an applied Blancpain logo, and a beautifully scripted “Fifty Fathoms” inscription. The original lume remains intact, along with a pristine bakelite bezel insert. Powered by an automatic Rayville/Blancpain 1361 movement, this piece is a fantastic addition to any dive watch collection.

It comes on a period-correct rubber Nautic strap, reminiscent of how these watches were originally delivered.

If you’re looking to acquire a mint condition piece of dive watch history, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Specifications:

- 34mm steel case
- Case no 17xxx, dating to the late 1950s
- Black gloss dial with applied logos
- Used by Blancpain in an exhibition, 2010
- Automatic Rayville/Blancpain movement based on AS Schild
- Original blank bakelite bezel insert
- Rubber strap
- Fully serviced by our watchmaker
- One-year mechanical warranty
- Free worldwide FedEx Priority shipping