Blancpain 5000 Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 18K Sedna Gold Black Dial

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe reference 5000‑36S30‑B52A marries the revered heritage of mid‑20th century dive instruments with the luxury of Sedna® gold, offered in a commanding 43 mm case. Powered by Blancpain’s in‑house calibre 1315 automatic, this watch delivers a formidable 120‑hour power reserve, silicon balance spring, and a secured movement architecture that underscores exceptional resilience and precision. The sunburst black dial offers deep contrast against the gold applied markers and hands, enhancing underwater legibility. With a unidirectional bezel featuring a ceramic insert and Liquidmetal hour markers, the styling remains both functional and elegantly restrained. Rated to 30 bar (approximately 300 meters) of water resistance, it carries forward the original Fifty Fathoms legacy of professional diver’s reliability. Offered on a sail‑canvas strap, this Bathyscaphe exemplifies Blancpain’s modern reinterpretation of its historic tool‑watch roots, appealing to collectors drawn to technical substance, rarity achieved through precious metal execution, and a movement built for performance rather than mere display. Like New condition.