Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune 5054-0140-O52A
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Model Background
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms holds the distinction of being the original modern dive watch — beating the Submariner to market in 1953 and establishing the design language the entire category still follows. The Bathyscaphe line refined the Fifty Fathoms into a sleeker, more contemporary platform without sacrificing its 300-meter depth rating or tool-watch credibility. This ceramic reference takes the already impressive Bathyscaphe Complete Calendar and elevates the material story — the entire case is hand-finished black ceramic, offering near-total scratch resistance and a rich, matte-black presence that steel and titanium can't replicate. Inside sits the Caliber 6654.P.4, driving a full complete calendar with day, date, month, and moonphase — one of the only complications of this type housed in a true dive-spec case rated to 300 meters. The correctors are hidden beneath the lugs and require no tools, and Blancpain's secured setting mechanism protects the movement from damage during adjustment. The sunburst blue gradient dial against the black ceramic case is one of the most striking color combinations in the current Fifty Fathoms range, and the LiquidMetal bezel demarcations give the rotating insert a seamless, flush-set finish that conventional applied markers can't achieve.
Specifications
Model: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
Reference: 5054-0140-O52A
Caliber: Blancpain 6654.P.4 — 28 jewels, 28,800 vph (4 Hz), silicon balance spring, in-house quality standards (no external certification)
Case Material: Black ceramic (hand-finished)
Case Diameter: 43.6mm
Case Thickness: 13.4mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating, black ceramic with brushed ceramic insert and LiquidMetal demarcations
Crown: Screw-down
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal exhibition caseback with hidden under-lug calendar correctors
Dial: Sunburst blue with subtly graduated coloring, blackened hands with luminous fill, applied blackened hour markers with luminous fill, day and month windows beneath 12 o'clock, date indicated by red-tipped hand, moonphase aperture at 6 o'clock
Strap: Blue sail-canvas with rubber backing
Clasp: Brushed ceramic pin buckle
Movement: Automatic self-winding with secured calendar and moonphase setting mechanism
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Water Resistance: 300 meters (30 bar)
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, complete calendar (day, date, month), moonphase
Condition Report
Case: 10/10
Bezel: 10/10
Crystal: 10/10
Dial/Hands: 10/10
Strap: 10/10
Clasp/Buckle: 10/10
Caseback: 10/10
Polishing Status: Unpolished
Photos taken on strap at standard length, fitting approximately 16–20cm (6.3–7.9 inch) wrists.
Delivery Contents
Complete set — outer box, inner box, warranty card, instruction manual, additional OEM strap
Please refer to photos for full contents.
Service & Authenticity
The watch is running at 281 degrees of amplitude on the timegrapher. No service history on record. The original Blancpain 2-year international warranty (card dated 08/12/2024) has expired.
Shipping & Legal
Ships from: Huntsville, AL
Shipping: Fully insured overnight with tracking provided
Shipping within CONUS only
Buyers are responsible for any applicable taxes and duties
Watch is sold in accordance with United States laws and regulations
Closing
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