Introducing The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in Full Gold

Blancpain presents the Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet and Chronographe Flyback models in full Red Gold. Featuring a case and bracelet crafted from 18K red gold. two months ago Bathyscaphe watches, presented on a black ceramic case and bracelet and it was the first time Blancpain launched a bracelet made of ceramic. now comes in red gold but a little smaller and thinner case.

Blancpain introduced the Fifty Fathoms in 1953 as one of the first true diver’s watches. The Bathyscaphe, a more versatile version for daily wear, followed in 1956. The modern Bathyscaphe, unveiled at Baselworld in 2013, has evolved into a key series for Blancpain, with various models, including chronographs and time-and-date versions.

The Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet was first introduced in 2018 in a stainless steel version, housing caliber 6654.P with its Quantième Complet (complete calendar) complication. This combination of classic complication and diving credentials makes it such a special watch. The watch, already available in a gold case, now has a gold bracelet to match. We recently saw it in a ceramic case combined with a ceramic bracelet.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune Gold

The new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune features a 43 mm red gold case, measures 13.4 mm thick, thinner than the ceramic edition, and offers water resistance up to 300 meters. It also includes a sapphire crystal and a red gold bezel with a ceramic insert, showcasing its diver’s watch heritage with a unidirectional rotating bezel.

The dial comes in elegant blue, featuring a subtle gradient combined with a sunburst finish. The Quantième Complet, or Complete Calendar, includes a traditional pointer date display around the dial, day of the week and month windows at 12 o'clock, and moon phases in a sub-dial at 6 o'clock.

The automatic movement is caliber 6654.P, which offers a 72-hour power reserve thanks to its two barrels. This secure movement allows the wearer to adjust the calendar indications at any time of day without risk of damage. Adorned with traditional Fine Watchmaking decorations such as bevelling, circular graining, and snailing, this calibre incorporates a silicon balance spring, making it impervious to magnetism.

Technical specifications:  Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune 

• Reference:  5054 3640 76S
• Case: red gold case, sapphire crystal with AR coating, Sapphire crystal back, correctors on the case side, Unidirectional satin-brushed 18ct red gold bezel with ceramic insert and Ceragold
• Diameter: 43 mm
• Height: 13.4  mm
• Water resistance: 300 m
• Dial: Blue sunburst dial, applied golden roman indices, golden hands, day and month windows at 12 o'clock, moonphase indicator at 6 o'clock, the date surrounding the dial  
• Movement: self-winding 6654.P.4, silicon hairspring, 18K gold rotor, 321 components, 28 jewels
• Power reserve: 72 hours
• Frequency:   28,800 vph (4 hz)
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, day, month, moonphase indicator
• Bracelet / Strap: Red gold three-row bracelet with butterfly clasp
• Price:  211,950 AED

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback Gold

The other model now available with a red gold bracelet is the striking Blue Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback. Encased in a 43 mm x 13.4 mm red gold case, this version features a gradient blue sunburst brushed dial and a matching red gold bezel. The watch is driven by the high-end caliber F385 chronograph movement. This automatic movement, featuring an integrated column-wheel and vertical clutch, operates at a 5 Hz frequency and offers a power reserve of up to 50 hours.

Both watches are priced the same, at 211,950 AED.

Technical specifications:  Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback Gold

• Reference:  5200 3640 76S
• Case: red gold case, sapphire crystal with AR coating, Sapphire crystal back, Unidirectional satin-brushed 18ct red gold bezel with ceramic insert and Ceragold
• Diameter: 43 mm
• Height: 13.4  mm
• Water resistance: 300 m
• Dial: Blue sunburst dial, applied golden roman indices, golden hands, date window at 4,3, 30 minutes counter at 3 o’clock, small second at 6 o’clock, 12 hours counter at 9 o’clock
• Movement: self-winding F385, silicon hairspring, 18K gold rotor, column-wheel, vertical clutch, 322 components, 37 jewles
• Power reserve: 50 hours
• Frequency:   36,000 vph (5 hz)
• Functions: Chronograph, hours, minutes, seconds, date
• Bracelet / Strap: Red gold three-row bracelet with butterfly clasp
• Price:  211,950 AED

For more information please visit Blancpain official website.