Limited edition TRIBUTE TO FIFTY FATHOMS AQUA LUNG of only 500 pieces. This special edition features:
- Case back engraved with "BLANCPAIN - Fifty Fathoms - No xxx/500"
- Propeller design rotor rotor with simulated bubble motif coming off the blades.
- Includes a pamphlet containing copies of historic adverts & instructions for the original Fifty Fathoms watch.
- Includes a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms branded strap-changing tool kit which contains an extra rubber strap, a neat mold/device to mount the watch in place with hex head screwdrivers, extra tubes & screws. The vinyl interior of the kit is deteriorated, which is typical of aging vinyl.
Case: Brushed stainless steel case. Black dial. Polished hands with luminous fill. Applied polished hour markers with luminous fill. Capped sapphire crystal bezel to protect the bezel ring. Uni-directional rotating bezel with luminous scale. Date window between 4 & 5 o'clock.
Strap: Fitted on its original black sailcloth canvas strap & with a push-button stainless deployant buckle. The strap is in near new condition with most of its wear lifespan remaining. We would categorize the strap as being in 90%+ overall condition.
Movement: Powered by a Blancpain in-house caliber 1315, beats at 28,800 vph (4Hz), composed out of 227 parts, contains 35 jewels & has an impressive power reserve of +/- 120 hours (5 days). simulated bubble motif off the blades.
Condition: This watch is excellent near-new condition. We have had this watch light polished to remove most signs of wear. We would be comfortable rating this w
atch in 97% overall condition. The watch is delivered in an original Blancpain branded 9" x 7" x 4" genuine Peli water resistant carrying/storage case & with the instructions & warranty card. The vinyl interior of the strap-changing tool kit is deteriorated, which is typical of aging vinyl.