The famous and much admired Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Replica appears for the first time in a plasma gray ceramic case. The three-hand model of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe now features a deep blue dial evoking the depths of the sea, and the
plasma gray ceramic bezel has been equipped with a blue ceramic insert featuring Liquidmetal® hourmarkers, an alloy serving to avoid distortions.
The Blancpain Men’s Replica case highlights the technology involved in creating gray plasma ceramic, a production method that gives the color a subtle metallic shade.
Plasma gray ceramic was used for the Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback Ocean Commitment that was launched in 2014.
The Blancpain Bathyscaphe diving models first appeared in the late 1950s in both men’s and women’s versions. To mark the anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms in 2013, the Bathyscaphe reappeared with a new look recalling the first versions. The crisp outlines are reminiscent of their predecessors, the hands feature the traditional look of vintage replica watches and the date appears through a small window.
The presence of a luminous index located on the bezel, serving to enhance readability during dives, is faithful to the original version of the Bathyscaphe.
As with all diving replica watches worthy of the title, each model has been fitted with a unidirectional bezel which can be rotated with defined clicks in a counter-clockwise direction. During dives, the large seconds hand serves as an indicator that the replica watch is running. The Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe is water-resistant to 30 bar, equivalent to 300 meters.
The self-winding caliber powering the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe is the famous 1315, distinguished by its sturdiness and its exceptional chronometric performance.
The three series-coupled mainspring barrels deliver a generous five-day power reserve while guaranteeing a constant supply of energy. The movement is visible through the clear sapphire caseback which allows the owner to admire its modern and technical aspects. It is fitted with a balance-spring in silicon; an innovative material that makes is particularly light, strong, shock-resistant, as well as imperviou to magnetic fields.
Conceived for sports replica watches, the 1315 caliber is fitted with a robust glucydur balance wheel, with square-head gold micrometric regulating screws guaranteeing precision as well as efficient adjustment. This new timepiece is offered with two strap options: a three-ring NATO strap or a sail canvas version.