BLANCPAIN – Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE Mokarran Edition

BLANCPAIN – Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE Mokarran Exclusive Boutique Limited Edition

A special watch dedicated to protecting 

the great hammerhead shark

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With the creation of the emblematic Fifty Fathoms diver's watch in the early 1950s, Blancpain played a leading role in the discovery of the splendours of the underwater world. Since then, the House has been actively committed to the exploration and protection of the oceans. The most recent initiative supported by its Blancpain Ocean Commitment (BOC) program is devoted to the study of the great hammerhead shark in French Polynesia.

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As a continuation of this project, Blancpain is now dedicating a diver's watch issued in a 50-piece special series – the Bathyscaphe Mokarran Limited Edition – to this majestic predator. This model will be available exclusively in Blancpain boutiques in New York and Las Vegas, USA. Each customer acquiring one of these timepieces will be joining Blancpain in supporting the Mokarran Protection Society to the tune of $1,000. A total of $50,000 will be added to the brand's regular contributions to promoting, respecting and protecting the fascinating world of the oceans.

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In January 2020, Blancpain President & CEO Marc A. Hayek traveled to Rangiroa, French Polynesia, where he took part as a volunteer underwater videographer in a scientific expedition dedicated to the study of the seabed and particularly the great hammerhead shark, Sphyrna mokarran. Set up in collaboration with the Mokarran Protection Society environmental association, this first mission was intended to observe the behaviour of this large predator in the wild in order to identify and count its population in Polynesian waters.

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Despite being a protected species in French Polynesia, the great hammerhead shark remains vulnerable in international and foreign waters. Determining the origin of these individuals and their migratory routes will eventually make it possible to initiate protocols to prevent the extinction of this animal. This mission to Rangiroa Atoll follows several explorations conducted in French Polynesia since 2014 by diver, photographer and scientist Laurent Ballesta, under the aegis of Marc A. Hayek and with Blancpain’s support.

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In addition to its commitment to the Mokarran Protection Society, Blancpain is now unveiling a special diver’s watch dedicated to the protection of the great hammerhead shark. A three-hand version of the Bathyscaphe model, the Mokarran Limited Edition marks the introduction of a new colour to the Fifty Fathoms watch collection.

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The tropical green dial of this exclusive timepiece catches the light and reveals its chromatic reflections thanks to a sunburst finish. This vibrant hue enhances the iconic aesthetic elements of the Bathyscaphe, such as its baton-type hands and geometric hour-markers coated in luminescent material. The unidirectional rotating bezel incorporates a green ceramic insert matching the dial. Made of satin-finished black ceramic, the 43.6 mm-diameter case is water-resistant to 30 bar (approximately 300 m).

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A sapphire caseback provides a chance to admire Calibre 1318, a non-date variant of the 1315. Characterized by its precision, performance and beauty, the latter self-winding movement was specially developed and produced by Blancpain for its sports watches. It notably features a balance equipped with a silicon balance-spring and three barrels providing a five-day power reserve. Its solid gold oscillating weight is NAC-coated and engraved with the effigy of the great hammerhead shark, Sphyrna mokarran.

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Available exclusively from Blancpain boutiques in New York and Las Vegas, the 50 timepieces composing this special edition are individually numbered. With his or her watch, each purchaser receives a certificate of donation, a framed underwater photograph from the January 2020 mission, along with a personal code giving access to the Blancpain Ocean Commitment Circle.

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This private area of the BOC website offers exclusive benefits such as sneak-preview information on the brand's partners, opportunities to meet them, as well as invitations to previews of documentaries related to scientific expeditions supported by Blancpain.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Fifty Fathoms

Model:: BATHYSCAPHE Mokarran Limited Edition

Ref. 5005-0153-NABA

Case
Satin-brushed black ceramic case
Diameter: 43.60mm
Thickness: 13.83mm
Inter horn space: 23mm
Sapphire crystal glass
Unidirectional satin-brushed black ceramic bezel with green ceramic insert and Liquidmetal® hour-markers
Sapphire crystal case-back
Water resistance: 30 ATM/ 300 meters
Dial
Green dial
Liquidmetal® hour-markers
Round indexes in Super-LuminNova®
Movement
Calibre 1318
Self-winding movement
Solid gold oscillating weight is NAC-coated and
engraved with the effigy of the great hammerhead Shark
Diameter: 30.60mm
Thickness: 5.65mm
Jewels: 35
Components: 204
Power reserve: 120 hours

Strap

Sail canvas or a NATO strap

Pin Buckle engraved with the BLANCPAIN logo.

Edition
Limited edition of 50 pieces


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HUBLOT – BIG BANG Millennial Pink Exclusive Edition

HUBLOT – BIG BANG Millennial Pink 42 Chronograph Exclusive Limited Edition - 2020

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In an ever-changing world, Hublot stays true to its philosophy of being first, unique, different: unveiling a new Big Bang, christened Millennial Pink, designed in collaboration with Garage Italia and Lapo Elkann. A new approach to timekeeping, one which looks to the future, setting trends. More than a watch, it is a state of mind. Gender Neutral.

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"At Hublot, we are particularly proud of the Art of Fusion. But the list of things we cherish also includes the ability to innovate, to change, to be different, and, of course, our watchmaking expertise. This Big Bang Millennial Pink that we have created with Lapo Elkann from Garage Italia sits perfectly within this pioneering vision. Our expertise in materials technology has enabled us to create a unique colour for this watch, Millennial Pink, symbolic of the world available to us, in its constant state of flux." - Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of HUBLOT

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"At Garage Italia, we want to be part of a world where the character of every person is defined by their love of life and their inclusivity, rather than by their power or their superiority. More than simply a product, we want to create something which represents a positive change." - Lapo Elkann, FOUNDER & CREATIVE CHAIRMAN of GARAGE ITALIA

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For some, it is powder pink or pastel; for others, a subtle blend of beige and salmon, apricot and grapefruit. Intriguing and undefinable, Millennial Pink takes its place today as a pink which is not in the exclusive realm of women, nor that of men, but truly a symbol of a completely new generation.

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This special hue marks a seismic shift which will change the status quo: established traditional values are being reconsidered through a lens of positivity. Pink – this pink – expresses a gentle, inclusive and confident approach to life. A fresh, young vision, full of substance, which redefines style.

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This chromatic illustration of a new era could not escape the notice of Lapo Elkann, Founder & Creative Chairman of Garage Italia, and his team. It is this way of thinking, shared by Hublot and its partner Garage Italia, which gave rise to the Big Bang Millennial Pink.

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Its 42-mm case sets the tone: made from modern, lightweight aluminium, a unisex and monochrome material, anodised, satin-finished and through-tinted millennial pink. This technical feat has been made possible thanks to research undertaken by Hublot's engineers.

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This highly specific colour is obtained by anodisation, a process which both protects and decorates a part, and which has the advantage of giving the case and its components the desired pastel shade combined with remarkable resistance to scratches and impacts.

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Its proportions ensure it sits perfectly on any wrist. Gender Neutral. The Unico chronograph manufacture movement, boasting a 72-hour power reserve, has a chronograph mechanism on the dial side and a column wheel.

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The highly versatile Big Bang Millennial Pink is supplied with two straps. The first is made from rubber and has a deployant buckle made from titanium covered with a decorative layer of the same anodised and satin-finished millennial pink aluminium as the case.

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The second strap is a mix of Velcro and knitted PES fabric, and is secured with a sporty buckle in millennial pink anodised and polished aluminium. The two straps are easily interchangeable thanks to Hublot's exclusive patented One Click system.

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Disruptive, creating new codes for traditional luxury, the Big Bang Millennial Pink produced in collaboration with Garage Italia will only be available in a very exclusive limited edition of 200 pieces.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BIG BANG Millennial Pink 42 Exclusive Edition


REFERENCE  441.UP.7320.NR.GIT20 - Millennial Pink anodized Aluminum

Limited to 200 pieces

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CASE
Satin-finished and polished pink millennial anodized Aluminum
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 14.50mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
Satin-finished Titanium
Engraved “LIMITED EDITION” XXX/200
Crystal Multifaceted Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment
BEZEL
Satin-finished and polished pink millennial anodized AluminumDIAL
Mat pink millennial skeleton
Mat pink millennial appliques with white luminescent
MOVEMENT
HUB1280
UNICO Manufacture Self-winding Chronograph
Movement with Column Wheel dial
Frequency: 4Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: ~ 72 hours
No. of Components: 354
Jewels: 43
STRAP & BUCKLE

• Pink millennial knit Velcro strap with pink millennial stitching

Polished pink millennial anodized Aluminum sport buckle
Engraved with the Logo "HUBLOT"
Filled with White Lacquer

• Pink millennial Rubber strap

Titanium deployant buckle clasp with pink millennial anodized
Aluminum and Satin-finished decor plate
Engraved with the Logo "HUBLOT"
Filled with white lacquer

PRICE 

• 19'900 CHF
  20'700 EUR
  20'900 USD
  17'300 GBP

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