Blancpain Fifty Fathoms No Radiation
Minty Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from end 60′s. This is the second generation with graduated bezel and one of the last examples with this case made. It benefits from the very rare 41 jewel automatic movement which only few examples have. The original condition is mint and stunning with beautiful No Radiations dial and rare straight hands. The case is large and measures 41mm exc. the original crown. Attached is a nice cream NATO band. Ultra rare piece and one of the nicest dive-watches made. Very rare and interesting investment piece.
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Blancpain Fifty fathoms No Radiations
Another rare Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from the end 60′s. Stunning oversize 2nd generation model with graduated bezel and one of the last series made with this early type case. Lovely original dial and hands which have beautifully aged. The watch was probably a military version (BUND) as it also bears the no-radiation symbol which indicates (changes color) when radiation occurs. The oversize 41mm case is in nice condition with minor scratches and has benefiited from a polish in the past. Movement is the AS1700 with date feature which is the most widely used movement of the Fifty fathoms. Attached is a NOS tropic band. These are now getting really thin on the ground and rising in value fast as Blancpain also issued a re-edition of this model.
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Blancpain Aqua Lung / Fifty fathoms
One of the first dive-watches made, the Blancpain Aqua Lung / Fifty fathoms started it’s life in the early fifties and is one of the most beautiful watches the industry has produced. Now very rare and sought after, this example is in mint original condition and truly the best I’veen. This version is from the end 50′s and is a US version which was named Aqua Lung after Jacques Cousteau’s invention (European models were called Fifty fathoms). He also wore these watches on his diving expeditions. The version here with date is extra rare (mostly non-dates) and has the rare matte / grey case which measures 41mm excl. crown. Some say these matte version had military use. The original backelite bezel is in stunning condition and really makes the watch. The original dial is perfect condition and the original hands have a lot of charm and have aged, basically the only indicator which tells the watch is so old (rest is soo perfect). Attached is a NOS tropic diving band. Get it fast as these are very rare and rarely come up for sale, rightfully so collectors hold on to them ever so tight.
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