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Fifty Fathoms Blancpain

The first modern dive watch. Designed in 1953 for French Navy combat divers.
“Somebody at the logistics company had stolen my watch” – or how Kelvin was reunited with his Blancpain  Time+Tide
Blancpain   Generally speaking watch Sep 3, 2019

“Somebody at the logistics company had stolen my watch” – or how Kelvin was reunited with his Blancpain 

Generally speaking, watch collectors fear three things: brick walls, unforeseen service costs, and the vagaries of international shipping. I’m not sure about points one and two, but Kelvin has certainly come up against the whims of global logistics conglomerates. But, before you get too stressed out, it’s OK – he won! Or got very lucky, … ContinuedThe post “Somebody at the logistics company had stolen my watch” – or how Kelvin was reunited with his Blancpain  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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A date with the deep – the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phase de Lune Time+Tide
Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phase Jul 24, 2019

A date with the deep – the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phase de Lune

Editor’s note: Dive watches tend to be simple affairs, but not always. Justin embraces complexity (and calendars) in his review of the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phase de Lune. Read on …  The story in a second: A classy calendar for the life aquatic. Expanding on a dive watch collection - especially one with such … ContinuedThe post A date with the deep – the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phase de Lune appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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The inky depths of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic  Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Jul 8, 2019

The inky depths of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic 

Editor’s note: this watch is now available with a full ceramic bracelet. Read more here. The other day I was spending some time at my local Blancpain stockist, and I found my eyes consistently being drawn to the Bathyscaphe (which was only a little awkward as I was meant to be checking out Blancpain’s 2019 … ContinuedThe post The inky depths of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms that tells the story of the frogmen who used them Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Jun 25, 2019

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms that tells the story of the frogmen who used them

Editor’s note: The Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC, aside from being a damn good-looking dive watch, serves as a reminder that brands can reissue mid-century military watches without breaking the internet. We thought we’d take a look back at this Blancpain Fifty Fathoms tribute, which tells the story of when watches were specially designed … ContinuedThe post The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms that tells the story of the frogmen who used them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction Time+Tide
Blancpain Air Command commands Jun 15, 2019

This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction

One of the surprise highlights from the recent Swatch-stravaganza that was Time to Move was Blancpain’s Air Command – a really neat reissue of an historic pilot’s chronograph. It’s fair to say that prior to this release, knowledge of the Air Command was limited to hardcore Blancpain fans and seasoned professionals. Well, the timing couldn’t … ContinuedThe post This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: Dressy but not delicate, the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605  Time+Tide
Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605  May 26, 2019

HANDS-ON: Dressy but not delicate, the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605 

Increasingly, I’m finding myself drawn to watches that are understated, unassuming expressions of classical perfection. Which goes a long way to explaining why I was so into the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat.  This is an exquisitely simple watch. Two hands, no date and a manually wound movement. A pure expression of classical watchmaking if ever … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Dressy but not delicate, the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command Time+Tide
Blancpain Air Command When we May 18, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command

When we were shown the new Blancpain products at Time to Move, we expected to see Fifty Fathoms and Villeret. We did not expect a pilot’s chronograph.  But, oh boy, was the Blancpain Air Command a pleasant surprise. On its face, this 500-piece limited edition is a very handsome heritage-styled number, with a 42.5mm steel … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’  Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de May 17, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’ 

Like it or not, the origin story of Blancpain’s famous diver is inseparable from that of naval warfare. The development of the original watch was driven by two men, Captain Robert Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, who were in charge of a newly formed French unit, the Combat Swimmers - or Nageurs de Combat. They … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Apr 15, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium

In the underwater realm of dive watches, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is an undisputed master. Initially released in 1953, this prototypical dive watch was instrumental in reframing the rules of the game, and defining the modern dive watch.  It’s to be expected then that the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms has been an enduring feature of our … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune Time+Tide
Blancpain s Villeret Women Quantième Feb 11, 2019

INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune

If the increasingly frantic targeted ads in my Instagram feed for fancy underwear and/or chocolate are anything to go by, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Well, if you’re reading this and have left your extravagant-show-of-affection-giftstravaganza run a little late, don’t worry. We - or rather Blancpain - have your back. Say hello to … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IN-DEPTH: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel Phase de Lune Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Dec 24, 2018

IN-DEPTH: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel Phase de Lune

The story in a second: A classy calendar for the life aquatic. Expanding on a dive watch collection - especially one with such a rich history as the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms -is a challenge at the best of times. Do you stick to classic tool watch roots? Do you step outside the box with a … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel Phase de Lune appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde Time+Tide
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Nov 20, 2018

HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

Named after Blancpain’s picturesque Swiss village home, the Villeret collection represents the spiritual heart and soul of the brand. Marking the point at which the Maison’s centuries-old elegance meets modern-day innovation, with each model designed with pure lines, slim case profiles, and clean dials that embody the enduring respect Blancpain holds for traditional watchmaking. The … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic  Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Nov 1, 2018

VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic 

Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe is one of those rare, chameleonic watch designs. A watch that, broadly speaking, owes great fidelity to its primogenitor, but a watch that doesn’t look dated. It’s a neutral watch - something that gives the Bathyscaphe broad appeal and great versatility. In steel, it’s a classic, traditional dive watch, but here, in black … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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