LAURENT AND THE X FATHOMS by Blancpain

The Blancpain X Fathoms revisits the characteristics of its emblematic ancestor launched in 1953, the famous Fifty Fathoms, worn among others by Commander Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and combines them with a mechanical depth gauge to create one of the most popular mechanical diving watches. most efficient ever.

Laurent Ballesta dived with this exceptional watch during the Gombessa expedition, he gives in this video some of his impressions.

The Fifty Fathoms is Blancpain's legendary diving watch. A model that has contributed to the democratization of these pieces. Under his influence, these models emerged from the oceans to go parading in big cities on the wrists of elegant and sporty young people.

The brand new X Fathoms, is a kind of super Fifty Fathoms. And if you are looking to get noticed ... this is the watch that for sure will not go unnoticed.

Equipped with a case of nearly 56 mm, it is a real clock ... You will still have to pay 29800 euros to wear it on your wrist. And yes the exceptional is not within the reach of all budgets ...

Movement: mechanical with automatic winding, caliber 9918B (base caliber 1315), 36mm in diameter, 13mm thick, 120h power reserve (5 days), 385 components, 44 jewels

Functions: mechanical depth gauge with amorphous metal membrane, depth indication on two scales, maximum depth memory with secure reset button, retrograde 5-minute counter, seconds

Case: satin-finished titanium, 55,65mm in diameter, 24mm thick, unidirectional bezel, pressure relief valve ensuring water resistance to 30 bars (300m)

Dial: matt black

Strap: articulated rubber, automatic