Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Trilogy Collection Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2010
Maker / issuer
BlancpainThis Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Trilogy Collection watch is a stainless steel self-winding diver's timepiece, numbered 597 and produced circa 2010. It features a 40 mm diameter case with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces, curved lugs, and a unidirectional revolving bezel graduated for decompression times.
The black dial includes applied luminous steel baton indexes, Arabic numerals, and an aperture for the date positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock. Luminous steel epée hands indicate the time. The movement is the self-winding Caliber 1151, which is rhodium-plated, features 26 jewels, and includes a gold rotor with fausses côtes decoration. The watch is presented on a stainless steel link bracelet with a double deployant clasp and is water-resistant to 1000 feet.
The total thickness is 13 mm, and the case back is screwed down and engraved.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 2010
- Type
- Diver's wristwatch
- Model
- Fifty Fathoms, 300m/1000ft
- Movement
- Caliber 1151
- Jewel Count
- 26
- Manufacturer
- Blancpain
- Case Diameter
- 40 mm
- Serial Number
- 597
- Case Thickness
- 13 mm
- Maker / attribution
- Blancpain
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece features a three-body stainless steel case with both polished and brushed finishes, measuring 40 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The design incorporates curved lugs and a domed sapphire crystal, providing protection for the dial. A significant functional element is the unidirectional revolving bezel, which is graduated for tracking decompression times during diving activities. The black dial is fitted with applied luminous steel baton indexes and Arabic numerals. Luminous steel epée hands are used for time indication. The dial displays a date aperture situated between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. The case back is screwed down and features an engraving identifying the piece as part of the 'Trilogy Collection' and bearing the number 597. Signature markings are present on the case band.
- Visible features
- • Unidirectional revolving bezel with large embossed numerals • Date aperture located between 4 and 5 o'clock • Stainless steel link bracelet with double deployant clasp
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by the Caliber 1151, a self-winding movement featuring 26 jewels. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and decorated with fausses côtes. A gold rotor is integrated into the mechanism. The escapement is a straight-line lever type, and the balance is a monometallic version adjusted to 5 positions. The movement also includes a shock absorber and a self-compensating flat balance-spring to maintain timing accuracy and durability under varying conditions.
- Signatures and Provenance
- The internal and external components of the watch are marked to identify its origin and individual status. The catalog description confirms that the dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer. The watch is accompanied by its original fitted box, as noted in the listing. The piece is part of the Fifty Fathoms Trilogy Collection, and its individuality is established by the serial number 597, which is inscribed on both the case back and the case band, serving as an identifier for this specific unit.
Identification
- Serial number
- 597
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific water resistance rating of 1000 feet is a claim by the manufacturer, not verified by the cataloguer.
- Research required: The exact date of manufacture is stated only as circa 2010.