Fifty Fathoms
Blancpain, “Fifty Fathoms 300m/1000ft”, case No.
484, Ref. 5015-1130-52. Sold on May 23rd, 2008.
Fine, anti-magnetic, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless
steel diver’s wristwatch with center-seconds and date. Accompanied
by a fitted box, booklets and guarantee.
C. Three-body, polished, unidirectional revolving Perspex bezel
with dive timing indicator, protected screwed-down winding
crown, screwed-down back, sapphire crystal. D. Black with
applied luminous steel triangular indexes and Arabic quarterhour
numerals, outer minute and second divisions, date aperture
between 4 and 5. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1315,
rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 35 jewels, straightline
lever escapement, beryllium balance, shock absorber,
self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism.
Dial, case and movement signed.
Diam. 45 mm. Thickness 15.5 mm.
