BLANCPAIN – Fifty Fathoms No Rad Steel - Only Watch 2021 Unique Edition
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A Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad watch in one unique edition for Only Watch
Blancpain, who has been supporting the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy since its creation in 2001, renews its participation to the charity auction Only Watch. The Maison has chosen to dedicate a one-of-a-kind, Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad model, to this noble cause. This exclusive timepiece inspired by an iconic Blancpain historical timing instrument joins the ranks of the rare and highly prized "No Rad" collector's items, coveted by watch enthusiasts. This unique iteration will be awarded to the highest bidder, in Geneva, on November 6th 2021.
The Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad watch revisits a Blancpain diving instrument from the mid-60s, which was notably used by the German Navy's Combat Swimmers. The latter has the characteristic feature of a stamp on the dial with a "no radiations" logo indicating that Blancpain did not use luminescent materials composed of radium – a highly radioactive element declared harmful to health. This distinctive symbol has forged the success of this timepiece, which has become one of the most sought-after Fifty Fathoms watches among collectors.
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The Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad model created for Only Watch is characterised by a matt black dial punctuated by the traditional geometrical hour-markers combining round dots, rectangles and a diamond-shaped mark at 12 o'clock. The chapter ring, the hands and the time scale on the bezel all feature orange-coloured Super-LumiNova®. Bespoke to this special piece, this acidulous shade refers to the colour representing the 2021 edition of Only Watch. The dominant element on the dial remains the "no radiations" logo, whose original yellow and red colours have been replaced by orange and yellow, respectively. The unidirectional rotating bezel, featuring a graduation typical of the initial Fifty Fathoms models, is fitted with a sapphire insert, a distinctive feature of the contemporary collection.
Its domed profile contributes to the depth effect of the watch face, already enhanced by the use of a glassbox-type sapphire crystal. Water-resistant to 30 bar (approx. 300 metres), the steel case measures 40.3 mm, a diameter exclusive to limited-edition Fifty Fathoms watches. It houses Blancpain Calibre 1154, a finely finished self -winding movement equipped with a silicon balance spring and endowed with a four-day power reserve. Its two barrels wind by means of a rotor in solid gold bearing a special "Only Watch" inscription.
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A black NAC coating and a cartouche-shaped aperture, a detail observed on some of the historic timepieces in the collection, including the very first Fifty Fathoms, also distinguish this horological offering. This now atypical attribute formerly was in place to increase the suppleness of the oscillating weight in order to safeguard the movement in the event of impacts. The watch comes with a strap in "Tropic"-type rubber, a material very popular with divers in bygone days because of its durability and wearer comfort.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Collection: Fifty Fathoms
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References: 5008E-1130-B64A - strap
Model: Fifty Fathoms No Rad Edition Only Watch 2021
Case
Stainless steel satin-brushed
Unidirectional satin-brushed steel bezel, sapphire insert
Diameter: 42.30 mm
Thickness: 13.23 mm
Between horns: 20.00 mm
Back: Sapphire crystal
Antimagnetic properties
Water-resistant: 30ATM/300m/1000ft
Engraved on the - "Unique Piece"
Dial
Matt black dia
Geometrical hour-markers combining round dots,
rectangles and a diamond-shaped mark at 12 o'clock.
Chapter ring and hands in orange Super-LumiNova®.
"No radiations" logo at 6 o'clock
Movement
Calibre 1154
Reference: 1154
Ultra-slim self-winding
Power-reserve indication on the bridge side
Black rotor in solid gold bearing a special "Only Watch" inscription
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Calibre thickness: 3.25 mm
Calibre diameter: 27.40 mm
Power reserve in hours: 100
Jewels: 28
Free sprung balance with gold regulation screws
Components: 190
Strap/Bracelet
Rubber tropic-like strap
Buckle engraved with the BLANCPAIN logo.
EDITION
Boutique exclusive model for Only Watch
Limited Edition - Unique pieces
Price Estimate: CHF 12 000 - 18 000
New Model - 2021
*Each bar corresponds to a 10-metre water column.
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Press release - 2021
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Blancpain S.A.
Le Rocher 12
1348 Le Brassus
Suisse
International PR: Aude Rosati
Tel. (+41) 21 796 3636
Fax (+41) 21 796 3637
E-mail: pr@blancpain.com
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