About This Watch
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique in 18k rose gold elevates the iconic dive watch into precious metal territory, creating a striking contrast between the warm gold case and the purpose-built dive tool aesthetic. The 45mm rose gold case maintains 300-meter water resistance and the unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, proving that luxury materials need not compromise professional functionality. The caliber 1315 with its 120-hour power reserve and silicon hairspring is identical to the steel version. The weight difference is significant — the rose gold version is substantially heavier, lending it a presence that steel cannot replicate. The black dial and ceramic bezel provide visual contrast against the warm gold. The rose gold Fifty Fathoms appeals to collectors who want the heritage and capability of the original dive watch in a luxurious execution, perhaps for wearing to a yacht club dinner rather than an actual dive. It represents the ultimate expression of the Fifty Fathoms Automatique: history, capability, and opulence combined.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | Caliber 1315 |
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| Power Reserve | 120 hours |
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| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
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| Jewels | 35 |
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Case
| Case Diameter | 45.0mm |
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| Case Thickness | 15.5mm |
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| Case Material | 18k Rose Gold |
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| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating |
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| Bezel | Unidirectional rotating, ceramic insert with liquid-metal markers |
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| Dial Color | Black |
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| Lug Width | 23mm |
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| Lug-to-Lug | 52.0mm |
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Features
| Water Resistance | 300m / 984ft |
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| Bracelet/Strap | Black sail canvas strap |
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| Clasp | 18k rose gold folding clasp |
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| Weight | 195g |
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| Complications | Date |
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