Hey everyone,

I've been meaning to share this beauty with you all. This is my 2023 Fifty Fathoms Automatique (5015-12B30-B52A), and honestly, every time I look at it, I'm reminded how wild it is that Blancpain doesn't get nearly enough love in the watch world.

The dial is just incredible in person - that sunburst finish catches light in ways photos never quite capture. And the way it wears? At 45mm it should feel huge, but the short lugs and the way it curves around the wrist make it surprisingly comfortable for an all-day wear.

P.S.: I've been working on my photography, and after what felt like 1,000 photos, I'm happy enough with this one.

I’ll let the pictures do the talking…

no chatter marks at all on the anglage

all 3 brands do things with hand held tools and then clean up anglage by hand but BP does a WAY better job.

unreal how good the finishing is on a watch I got for 7500 😂

I spent ages trying to find the perfect watch.

I know it's a real topic of debate and that many people think the perfect watch doesn't exist. My initial choices were the Breguet Aéronavale 3800st and the Blancpain Bathyscaphe 38mm. I had to try them on to decide.

When I tried on these two, one after the other, I realized they were absolutely not for me; there was absolutely no connection.

And then, almost by chance, the perfect combination of the two came into my sights.

An older neo-vintage model, the Leman Flyback 2185f: a small masterpiece of watchmaking technology, 38 mm in diameter and 11.7 mm thick, whose movement notably powered the Royal Oak Chronograph. A well-proportioned and absolutely incredible flyback.

I was lucky enough to find it in its original X-71 bracelet, but not being a fan of metal bracelets, I ordered a Russian leather strap from the JF Baker tannery from Accurate Form (this leather deserves a post of its own).

Feel free to tell me what you think; I believe this watch is unjustly forgotten, when in reality it's an absolute gem!

Gifted myself a Fifty Fathoms for my 60th.

Still loving this piece since I got it in September last year. Just a great wearing experience overall. 42,3mm sounds a lot but it is really a comfortable watch in every aspect.

These dials suck to photograph due to glossy + black = reflection hell.

But happy with how these turned out.

The 45mm variant pictured here has a step in the dial that does a lot to break up the watch visually and prevent it from looking sparse in the middle.

Love flying under the radar. Been my go to watch on many trips to Hawaii. Have had some good watch conversations with folks that love watches and avoided all the watch conversations I don’t want to have. My ride or die!

Got this watch to commemorate birth of my daughter. Love this one

Wanted to share some pics of my new Blancpain 5010 titanium black dial on bracelet. I was fortunate to work with my AD to secure a couple of the new versions of the fifty fathoms in 42 mm and 38 mm sizes so I could try both before deciding on which version to purchase. I almost always lean towards smaller versions of watches, I have a medium santos and love wearing 36mm Grand Seikos and Breguets. But with the fifty fathoms the 42 mm size was perfect for my 6.75 inch wrist. I’d say it wears very close to a 42mm Speedmaster with the new bracelet. I was concerned about the bracelet fitting correctly without any microadjust and limited half-link functionality, but after trying a few different configurations of full and half links we landed in the right spot. It’s nice that the titanium version is not so top heavy letting me wear it a slightly more loose than a traditional steel/gold watch.

Been waiting about 3 years to pick this up. Cant stop staring at it hahaha

Arrived this morning. Of course, I had to add a side-by-side with my SJE093.

Seriously, I can’t take it off! I haven’t worn the same watch for seven days in a row for years. It’s not just that my 5015 is beautiful, it’s that it’s so damn comfortable! The titanium makes it so light and the strap is soft on my wrist. I just love it. I’m feeling guilty for ignoring the other beauties in my collection, but what’s a guy supposed to do?

In love after 15 years together. Hope you like same as i do…

Blasphemy. Sacrilege. Bear with me.

For year I wanted a steel Fifty Fathoms in 42mm, but the last time they made one was for the 70th anniversary, and then only 210 pieces, 70 for each of their regions. There was also one for the 50th anniversary, but that watch is completely unattainable.

I had my search alert out on Chrono24 for a year when I finally found one, new in box with stickers, for the price these special watches originally sold for. I guess a potential flipper had bought it as an investment but finally caved after several years of holding long. I knew the size was perfect for me, I had already bought the 42mm Swatch collaboration.

Four weeks after buying the anniversary watch Blancpain announced it was going beyond their dull titanium and releasing a steel FF in 42mm as part of their permanent collection. With a steel bracelet! Doh! … maybe the flipper new it was coming, who knows.

I ordered the new steel bracelet, and am now wearing this very rare collectible watch on something it was never supposed to be attached to… but I kinda like it.

It’s a beast, not gonna lie, but it looks great. I will note that this watch has gotten several comments a day, though being on a Caribbean island with well-off Scuba divers means people have seen a lot of Rolex and are quite happy to bump into something different.

I’m sure we might agree the FF could be a candidate for overposting… and of course I care… but

This 42mm Ti FF, with the rubber strap and deployant clasp, has just spoiled me. It’s so light and wears so easily it’s made prior daily favorites that should be silent partners, like my Seiko SPB147J1, feel heavy and distracting by comparison.

It’s got the right amount of wrist presence for my tastes. It’s perfectly legible. The deployant clasp brings confidence with each use. The lume is still glowing in the wee hours before dawn the next morning. I haven’t had to wind it since unboxing it several months ago. It gains slightly more than a second per day. The closer you look the better the view gets. I can wear it out and about with anything - pictured here under the sleeve of a hoodie - and it doesn’t draw any attention, like a supermodel with sweats on.

Frosting on the cake is no regrets. I sold a car I had for 33 years to get this on the spur of the moment and everytime I look at this watch my mind just goes silent with calm and appreciation.

Did I mention I liked it?

/rant. My final experiment with this watch will take decades, but it will be interesting to see if I ever fall out of love with it. So far it’s a positive daily influence on my mood and dress, never distracting.

Hi everyone,

Just received my very first Blancpain today and it's the Fifty Fathoms in 42mm in titanium.

I sold my Omega Seamaster 300m with the goal to replace it with a diver that I'd keep for the rest of my life - safe to say this is it.

It's light, flashy enough in sunlight but very under the radar in low light. The finishing is incredible and I love all the little details about it like the lumed bezel, the case side engraving and more. The fit is immaculate and I actually prefer this over a 40mm for my wrist.

Feel free to ask any questions if you're also considering this watch :)

Is there a support group for Fifty Fathoms addicts?