Name: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5000-1230-NAKA | Blowers Jewellers
Brand: Blancpain
SKU: 30-28-0009

SOLD – Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 5000-1230-NAKA (RRP £11,600)

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, 5000-1230-NAKA. Satin brushed titanium case with a diameter of 43mm, which is water resistant to 300 meters. Automatic Blancpain calibre 1315, 35 Jewels, with protection From antimagnetic fields. 227 components. Black dial with applied luminous hour markers, date display located at the 4/5 o’clock position, Uni-directional bezel. On military green canvas strap, with tang buckle. Box and Paper December 2016. Blancpain Paperwork 2021.

The Blancpain Bathyscaphe was introduced in 1956 as a civilian version of the brand’s iconic Fifty Fathoms dive watch. Designed for recreational divers, the Bathyscaphe was named after the bathyscaphe submersible, symbolizing its capability for deep-sea exploration. It was water-resistant to 300 meters (1,000 feet) and featured a rotating bezel for tracking dive time. The design was more refined than the utilitarian Fifty Fathoms, appealing to a broader audience.

In 2013, Blancpain revived the Bathyscaphe collection, updating it with modern materials like ceramic and advanced self-winding movements. The reintroduced models retained the original’s dive-watch functionality while offering contemporary elegance.

Today, the Blancpain Bathyscaphe remains a respected symbol of horological excellence and deep-sea exploration, combining historical significance, technical innovation, and luxury appeal.

Brand

Blancpain

Dial Colour

Black

Model Reference

5000-1230-Naka

Case Material

Titanium

Case Diameter

43mm

Bracelet Material

Canvas