The Fifty Fathoms History | Part One - Blancpain

Juat read the Perezcope article about Blancpain's fake history and timeline of the Fifty Fathoms. It's a shame because I really like the watch but what the Swatch group has done in terms of artificially raising prices on old fifty fathoms in auctions by ghost bidding and creating a fake narrative has left a bad taste in my mouth. Watches are more than just an instrument for telling time and provenance is an important aspect of why we pay thousands of dollars for a device that costs only hundreds to make. After owning 5 different Blancpain watches, I will never buy another.

DEBUNKING THE FICTITIOUS HISTORY OF THE BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS is an interesting article on perezcope.

Wet dream for watch loves

German BUND Blancpain ff used VoN Buren watch cases, 1521 ref.

La nouvelle Blancpain X Swatch océan Indien est sublimissime ❤

Amazing. I love this. Too bad you’re about to screw up your entire legacy with the swatch collaboration

Never thought a piece on watches could bring a tear to the eye. Long live Blancpain

This is so cool.

Pretty cool. Just wish they didn't cost 50k. Would love to own a quality watch like this

Very nice video.. just a curiosity:

The watchmaker explains very well that in fifty fathoms watches the gasket is on the tube of the crown, I wonder why in the bathyscaphe that I own there is no gasket. seems to be a good thing to increase the water resistance so why not?

Très très intéressant. Merci pour la super vidéo/reportage.

Excellent, just excellent thank you.

Respect monsieur Fiechter, vous êtes une légende et un exemple. Mon souhait : que Blancpain réédite en série non limitée le modèle original de 1953 en 40mm.

After watching this in literally lusting the fifty fathoms

👍🏻👍🏻

A first-rate documentary elucidating the obscure history of this revolutionary watch. Mr Kingston's work to interview the key players and draw together the desperate strands of this story has been so worthwhile, both for its narrative impact and historical record. That Blancpain have supported and produced this classy endeavour is testament to their values and that of their parent organisation. Both the production and ethos of the work chime perfectly with the brand's values and the Fifty Fathoms watch - deeply thought.

Me gustó.....

Simplemente, una historia sorprendente.

I need one

It’s a truly amazing timepiece. Just wish it was smaller.

What a great Story! What a great watch! Created for the Eternity……

Love the watch with such rich heritage and history! Thank you for this video

Spero che un giorno potrò acquistare questo pezzo di storia dell'orologeria che amo da quando ero ragazzino...

Great I buy a Ceramic Bathyscaphe in Blue and now you tell me I bought a girls watch :))))) Thanks a lot. I love it by the way.

Merci beaucoup pour cette belle vidéo avec des explications des deux grands acteurs de cette montre mythique.

Merci également pour ces superbes illustrations bravo aux archivistes de votre maison.
Merci de continuer à nous faire rêver.

Beautiful

The story about the Rubys is typical American

I hate this ad

والله كون زياش كان كلعب رسمي او المتشات كلهم لقرقبها مونت لكن عندو الزهر و راه مكروه او اناني هوما عارفين زياش اشنو كسوى

Thank you so much for beautifully narrated Blancpain history. With excerpts from the inventor himself. An absolutely amazing piece of history. It makes me want to go out and source a Fifty Fathoms for myself. Coincidentally, watching this video is exactly the time I am looking for a high end diver!

c est chouette une grande histoire de l horlogerie.

Did the original have "Blancpain" written on the side of the case in the same way today's Fifty Fathoms does? If not, why this design choice? It's a bone of contention for many concerning this otherwise amazing timepiece.

Great, great stuff, would love to own one some day.

Wonderful!

Warm and touching! Thank you - proudly wearing both FF and FFB, exceptional pieces!

purchased my very first Fifty Pathom last month. Love it!

I love vintage watches, I would wear every Fifty they made back then.

Histoire extraordinaire, merci à Blancpain pour son implication dans le monde de la plongée.

That is a fantastic documentary. The FF just went up my list.

I can't help but think"why didn't they ring Panerai"

I’m lucky enough of owning an FF since 2009. I have the vast majority of competitors also on my collection, but I got a say that the Blancpain is my absolute favorite.
I thought I knew all about it’s story and history, but learn a lot on this amazing video. Thank you.

The Blancpain FF would out sell every sport diving watch on earth if they would make it 40mm - 42mm. The size is just to big for the average buyer or watch enthusiast.

What an interesting post highlighting the history of Blancpain and Swiss watch history and with Mr. Fiechter himself, just impressive! Thank you very much for this historical contribution!

Нет русских субтитров, их можно понять – бедный микробренд xD

It's a fabulous history made all the better by a wonderful film and Peter Coyote's narration.

A truly fascinating story straight from the horse's mouth. Such a nice man, I really liked the bit about the american jewels, typical Diver's solution to an admin problem. Also a special interest for me as I was a diver in the Navy.

Fantastic video! Fantastic history of a legendary timepiece!
When the head of a company has a problem and throws himself into finding a solution, great things happen.
Well done all!

Wow, just wow!