About Blancpain: Founded in 1735 in Villeret, Blancpain holds the distinction of being the oldest watchmaking brand still in operation. Deeply rooted in tradition yet boldly innovative, Blancpain is renowned for its timeless mechanical excellence, hand-finished movements, and the elegant balance between heritage and haute horlogerie. From the legendary Fifty Fathoms — the first modern dive watch introduced in 1953 — to highly complicated tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters, Blancpain’s collections reflect a commitment to exclusively mechanical timepieces: the brand proudly states, "Since 1735, there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be." Blancpain continues to produce limited quantities in-house, blending traditional craftsmanship with technical mastery — making each watch a piece of art for true connoisseurs.
About the Fifty Fathoms: It is Blancpain’s legendary diver’s watch collection, born in 1953 as the first modern underwater timepiece, created to meet real exploration needs and shaped by diving pioneers. It established defining features — a unidirectional rotating bezel, strong water resistance, luminous markers, self-winding movement, and anti-magnetic protection — that became archetypes for professional dive watches. For over 70 years, Fifty Fathoms has symbolised Blancpain’s passion for the underwater world, inspiring technical innovation and forging links with explorers and scientists. Today’s models honour this legacy while continuing to push performance and support ocean preservation.