If you weren't 'satisfied' with the 30 atmospheres water resistance figure of the Fifty Fathoms by Blancpainthen you will be delighted with its latest evolution, which goes up to 100 atmospheres of pressure. In fact, Blancpain's preview for Basel is called 500 Fathoms, increasing the functionality of this increasingly high-performance and technical model, equipped with a helium escape valve. The look is also increasingly sporty: the case increases in diameter to 48 millimetres and is made of titanium, with a rotating bezel for calculating dive times in black sapphire crystal. The dial, for perfect legibility in the dark, has a phosphorescent background, with luminescent hands and indices (including those on the graduated scale on the bezel).
The sapphire crystal case back shows the oscillating weight in the shape of a boat's propeller of the automatic Calibre 1315, with a Glucydur balance with adjustable micrometer screws, three barrels assuring a power reserve of 120 hours, 222 components and 35 jewels.
The strap is made of black sailcloth lined with rubber. A second rubber strap is supplied.
For information: Swatch Group Italy, tel. 02/575971
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