Blancpain 5008B Fifty Fathoms Barakuda SS Black Dial LIMITED

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda ref. 5008B-1130-B52A is a 2019 limited edition produced in a run of 500 pieces, returning to the spirit of the late-1960s original while bringing modern technical execution. The watch centers on a 40.30 mm steel case with a bold matte black dial, paired with a unidirectional sapphire bezel engineered for serious water use. Powering the time and date is Blancpain calibre 1151, an automatic movement with a secure-movement architecture and a 100 hour power reserve for confident weekend-to-weekend ownership. The dial is designed for legibility under depth conditions, and the inclusion of the date gives it everyday practicality without diluting its tool-watch identity. At 30 bar water resistance (300 meters), it sits firmly in the Fifty Fathoms lineage rather than the fashion end of the spectrum. Collectors value this piece for its clear historical homage, its constrained production, and its relatively compact modern case profile. As a stainless steel Barakuda with black dial energy, it is one of the most approachable ways to enter the Fifty Fathoms modern limited-edition story. For buyers who want a diver that still feels like a museum-worthy Blancpain, this is a particularly strong reference to anchor a collection. Like New with Blancpain box and papers dated 2019.