About This Watch
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Grande Date in titanium combines a large date display with the robust dive watch platform in a lightweight case material. The titanium construction significantly reduces the weight compared to the steel versions, making the 45mm case notably more comfortable for extended wear. The grande date at 6 o'clock uses two superimposed discs with an instantaneous changeover at midnight, providing excellent legibility underwater or on land. The caliber 6918B maintains the 120-hour power reserve that characterizes the modern Fifty Fathoms collection, with silicon hairspring for magnetic resistance. The blue dial and ceramic bezel create a cohesive aquatic aesthetic. The titanium also provides enhanced corrosion resistance in saltwater environments, making this a genuinely practical choice for active divers. The sail canvas strap with titanium clasp maintains material consistency throughout. This reference bridges the gap between the entry-level Bathyscaphe and the more complex chronograph and tourbillon models, offering a practical daily diver with the added legibility of the oversized date.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | Caliber 6918B |
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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 | 15.8mm |
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| Case Material | Titanium |
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| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating |
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| Bezel | Unidirectional rotating, ceramic insert |
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| Dial Color | Blue |
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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 | Blue sail canvas strap |
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| Clasp | Titanium folding clasp |
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| Weight | 110g |
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| Complications | Grande Date |
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