Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Blue 5000-0240-O52A

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms · Ref. 5000-0240-O52A

About This Watch

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in blue is the oceanic expression of the collection, with a sunburst blue dial and matching blue ceramic bezel insert that evoke the deep waters where the watch's heritage was forged. The blue is rich and saturated, shifting between navy and royal blue depending on the light, creating a visual depth that black dials cannot achieve. The same caliber 1315 provides the 120-hour power reserve that is a hallmark of the modern Fifty Fathoms collection. The blue sail canvas strap completes the nautical aesthetic while providing comfort and durability. The ceramic bezel insert is virtually scratch-proof and UV-resistant, maintaining its color integrity over years of use. At 43mm, the Bathyscaphe dimensions make it one of the more wearable haute horlogerie dive watches on the market. The blue Bathyscaphe has become one of the most popular models in the Blancpain range, appealing to collectors who want a dive watch with genuine heritage and manufacture quality but prefer a more expressive color palette than traditional black.

Specifications

Movement

Movement TypeAutomatic
CaliberCaliber 1315
Power Reserve120 hours
Frequency28,800 vph
Jewels35

Case

Case Diameter43.0mm
Case Thickness13.4mm
Case MaterialStainless Steel
CrystalSapphire with anti-reflective coating
BezelUnidirectional rotating, blue ceramic insert
Dial ColorBlue
Lug Width23mm
Lug-to-Lug48.0mm

Features

Water Resistance300m / 984ft
Bracelet/StrapBlue sail canvas strap
ClaspStainless steel folding clasp
Weight125g
Complications
Date

Pricing

Retail (MSRP)
$11,900
Market Price
$11,000