A category-defining dive watch, now in 38mm

Launched in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms is the first true diver's watch. Created by a diver to meet the needs of underwater exploration, it was chosen by diving pioneers and combat diver corps around the world as a professional timekeeping instrument. With its water resistance, robust doubled-sealed crown, self-winding movement, contrasting dark dial with luminescent indications, lockable rotating bezel and anti-magnetic protection, the Fifty Fathoms has become an indispensable instrument for divers on their underwater missions. These key signature elements that established the Fifty Fathoms as the archetypal diver's watch continue to define the identity of such timepieces for the entire watch industry. This year, Blancpain releases the Fifty Fathoms Automatic in a more compact 38mm size for the first time, opening up the possibilities for a wider range of wrist sizes to enjoy the category-defining precision, reliability, and performance enjoyed by the legendary Fifty Fathoms. 

Specifications

• Case: 18k Red gold
• Case Diameter: 38.2mm
• Bezel: Uni-directional rotating with luminous sapphire insert
• Caliber Blancpain 1153
• Time-only Automatic
• Power reserve: 120 hours (5 days) 
• Silicon balance spring (Anti-magnetic)
• Dial: Mother-of-pearl
• Exhibition sapphire case back
• Water Resistance: 30 bar (300 meters)
• Thickness: 12mm
• Lug width: 19mm
• Strap: Tropic style rubber with Red Gold folding buckle