{"product_id":"blancpain-bathyscaphe-nos","title":"BLANCPAIN BATHYSCAPHE NOS","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BLANCPAIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL: \u003c\/strong\u003eBATHYSCAPHE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 37MM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e STAINLESS STEEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TEXTILE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the world of dive watches, while the Rolex Submariner is rightly the most famous, it was Blancpain that introduced the first purpose-built model—the Fifty Fathoms. An achievement that, incidentally, rivals being Stef’s favourite watch. Its development was the result of an extraordinary collaboration between civilian and military forces. Like two sides of a coin, they progressed along parallel paths before converging into a shared endeavour—creating a tool as essential for scuba divers as it was for special forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, the Fifty Fathoms was ultimately designed with professionals in mind. Its 41–42 mm case—modest by today’s standards—was considered large for civilian wear at the time. To cater to recreational divers and those seeking a more versatile daily watch, Blancpain introduced the Bathyscaphe line. It retained the core dive watch attributes—water resistance, rotating bezel, and luminous markers—while presenting them in a more compact 35–37 mm case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result, as seen here, is a beautifully proportioned design. The matte pewter-grey dial features crisp white printing, a date aperture at three o’clock, baton hour markers, and oversized hands. The tritium lume on both markers and hands has aged to a rich, creamy hue. The acrylic bezel is equally well preserved, free from cracks or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn fact, the closer you look, the more you realise that the watch is quite literally in “perfect” condition. That’s because it has remained unworn for nearly six decades. Sourced directly from a close friend of Falco’s—and a former Blancpain watchmaker—this is a truly remarkable example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Blancpain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56590177010050,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/BLANCPAINBATHYSCAPHENOS_38fb5981-30f6-4611-b8a9-60b7179d1a6a.png?v=1777067814","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/blancpain-bathyscaphe-nos","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}