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Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC
Blancpain 2017
Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC square
Launched over half a century ago, the
Fifty Fathoms hasn't aged a day. This iconic dive watch has proved impervious
to trends, although it is first and foremost its water-resistance that has won
the allegiance of security-conscious underwater explorers. Inspired by the original
Fifty Fathoms from 1953, this 500-piece limited edition is housed inside a
40.30-mm steel case, topped with a unidirectional rotating bezel covered with scratch-resistant
sapphire. The SuperLumiNova®-coated hour markers are the same shape as those on
the 1950s MIL-SPEC 1 model. The water-tightness indicator at 6 o'Clock also
makes a comeback. Movement-wise, this tribute watch dives into the very latest
innovations, with two series-coupled barrels that provide four days of power
reserve, and a silicon balance spring. A look through the sapphire back reveals
the gold oscillating weight with a NAC (platinum alloy) coating.