157
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms 1000
寶珀，非常精美，銅及精鋼潛水腕錶，備中心秒針、日期顯示、軍用錶帶，特為紀念寶珀成立275週年舉辦「Fifthy Fathoms」展覽製造。
完整圖錄內容
Such incredible waterproofness undoubtedly played a part in the incredible state of conservation of the dial, on which the passage of time seems to have left hardly a mark: the luminous material is flawless, the graphics crisp and lossless, the surface unmarred. The case as well is offered in superior condition, sporting unmolested proportions and a highly unusual greenish patina.
Indeed, it is from this patina that one can surmise the true importance and rarity of the piece as this is not a stainless steel example, but rather the most elusive bronze version. So far known in about 10 pieces - all with numbers between 3200 and 3246 - the present piece not only impresses with its rarity and looks, but it is furthermore one of the earliest instances in the history of wristwatches when bronze has been used as a case material (a metal more than one brand rediscovered in recent days).
Given its perfect storm of condition, rarity and historical interest, the present watch was chosen as a representative of the entire Fifty Fathoms line in a dedicated exhibition held during the 275th Anniversary of Blancpain. As the relative Certificate states, after examination it was determined that “the watch was a superior and noteworthy example of a vintage Fifty Fathoms”.
Blancpain
Swiss | 1735As the watchmaking brand with the earliest founding date, Blancpain remains close to tradition, concentrating on classical mechanical watches. Established in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, the Le Brassus manufacturer today continues to innovate with the development of high-quality calibres and is proud of their heritage, having never made quartz watches. One of the firm's greatest successes was the Fifty Fathom wristwatch introduced in 1953 — the vintage models of which are now highly coveted by collectors. The earliest dive watch available to the market, Fifty Fathom came out a year prior to Rolex's Submariner. Another key model is the Air Command from the 1960s, considered one of the most mythical collector's watches due to their extreme rarity. Today, the firm specializes in creative innovated complicated timepieces.