{"id":24450,"date":"2024-01-11T10:39:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T15:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watchtime.com\/featured\/blancpain-and-swatch-announce-all-black-version-of-the-scuba-fifty-fathoms-ocean-of-storms\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T10:39:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T15:39:16","slug":"blancpain-and-swatch-announce-all-black-version-of-the-scuba-fifty-fathoms-ocean-of-storms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureluxurymag.com\/watchnews\/blancpain-and-swatch-announce-all-black-version-of-the-scuba-fifty-fathoms-ocean-of-storms\/","title":{"rendered":"Blancpain and Swatch Announce All-Black Version of the Scuba Fifty Fathoms \u201cOcean of Storms\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last year, Blancpain<\/strong> <\/a>and Swatch<\/strong> <\/a>made literal waves with the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms<\/a>, with the affordably-focused series based upon Blancpain\u2019s legendary Fifty Fathoms diver\u2019s watch introduced in 1953. Presented in lightweight, yet resistant Bioceramic, it was offered in five different colors, each one dedicated to one of the oceans on Earth. Now comes number six which is called Scuba Fifty Fathoms \u201cOcean of Storms\u201d<\/strong>, as it takes inspiration from \u201cOceanus Procellarum,\u201d a vast sea covering parts of the Moon\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n

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Accordingly, the Scuba Fifty Fathoms \u201cOcean of Storms\u201d comes in an all-black execution, with the case, bezel and crown being crafted from black bioceramic. With a diameter of 42.3mm and a height of 14.4mm, the proportions remain the same as last year\u2019s models. The same rings true for the water-resistance, which is rated to 91 meters \/ 300 feet \u2013 aka 50 fathoms \u2013 in accordance with the original Fifty-Fathoms, and the unidirectional bezel with a 60-minute graduation. Notably, the case\u2019s side bears the imprint \u201cSwatch,\u201d a departure from the previous \u201cBlancpain\u201d marking. <\/p>\n

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Keeping with the theme, Blancpain and Swatch chose black for the dial. The dark shade enhanced by a sunray brush makes for a beautiful backdrop for the historically inspired hands, four Arabic numerals and eight markers which are filled with luminous material for best readability in the dark. The central seconds hand\u2019s yellow tip and the specification of the water-resistance add a touch of color to the dial which is protected by a bio-sourced crystal. Like some of its predecessors, this Scuba Fifty Fathoms features a date window between 4 and 5 o\u2019clock.<\/p>\n

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As to be expected, the watch is powered by the Swatch\u2019s Sistem51 self-winding movement, which runs at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3 Hz) and holds a power reserve of 90 hours. Consisting of just 51 components, this caliber is assembled entirely by machines. Thanks to a Nivachron hairspring, it features an increased resistance to magnetic fields. The exhibition case back reveals a depiction of the Oceanus Procellarum mare with an image of an Okenia Luna nudibranch printed onto its rotor.<\/p>\n

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The Swatch X Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms \u201cOcean of Storms,\u201d which comes on a NATO strap made of recycled fishing nets, is expected to be available in select stores from January 11, with a price tag of $400.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit Swatch, here<\/a>, and Blancpain, here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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