Introducing the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 2: Tech Gombessa

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Interesting......
47mm
A 3hr diver's scale.
ultra black (vanta black without the copyright) dial
mono lug

but.......... $28k

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Introducing the​

Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary​

Act 2: Tech Gombessa​

Drawing on the invaluable heritage of the 1953 Fifty Fathoms, but also and above all on his own experiences, Blancpain's President & CEO embarked on the design – alongside diver, photographer and underwater biologist Laurent Ballesta – of a new mechanical diving instrument.
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Designed to meet today's technical diving requirements, the Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa features a patented innovation that makes it possible for the first time to measure up to three-hour immersion times thanks to its unique three-hour bezel and dive-time hand.

The launch of the Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa honours the Fifty Fathoms’ 70th anniversary and commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Gombessa Expeditions, an initiative that Blancpain helped create by becoming the founding partner of the project in 2013. The release of this diving instrument also inaugurates a new line in the Fifty Fathoms collection, which will include all Blancpain watches dedicated to technical diving.

Discover the specificities of this exclusive diving instrument​

https://landing.blancpain.com/70-an...=2bd6fc6c-f4ad-ed11-aad0-0022489fd688#intro-1
 
That's a good looking watch... Like the central lugs and titanium reinforced strap...
 
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That's a good looking watch... Like the central lugs and titanium reinforced strap...
interesting watch..no fanboy of orange lume many notches below C3 X1 JMHO

FOR 280 hundred dolla bill ScottyB re-iterates the same immortal words of greeting of CRISTOBAL COLON

" bring me your gold " I have to have gold case and other boxes checked for an heirloom patrimony grail ...honestly...now

I will take $1400 on the short energy of treasury note curve
 

First Look: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 2 Tech Gombessa​

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Feb 16, 2023

This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, one of the first modern dive watches to appear in the mid-20th century following the invention of the Aqualung in 1946 that popularized recreational diving. In Act 1 of the year-long anniversary celebrations starting in January, Blancpain launched a new 42mm stainless steel model that closely resembles the original from 1953. Now for Act 2, the Fifty Fathoms changes its form to suit long-duration deep diving activities with a 47mm Grade 23 titanium case that has a helium escape valve. Furthermore, a new feature for dive watches has been incorporated into this model in the form of a hand that tracks up to three hours of underwater immersion.

Jointly developed and tested by Blancpain President and CEO, Marc A. Hayek and Laurent Ballesta, founder of the Gombessa Project, a conservation initiative funded by Blancpain, Jeremiah takes a first look at the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 2 Tech Gombessa which is probably the most technically competent Fifty Fathoms since the X Fathoms from 2011 that had a mechanical depth gauge.

 
;) A sharp, and intriguing piece, to be sure. Thanks Gavin.:hat:
 

Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary, Act 2: Tech Gombessa​

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Feb 24, 2023

Introducing the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 2: Tech Gombessa, a new timepiece designed to meet the needs of all extreme divers.

Co-developed by Marc A. Hayek, President & CEO of Blancpain, and Laurent Ballesta, founder of the Gombessa project, the Tech Gombessa features a patented innovation that makes it possible for the first time to measure up to three-hour immersion times thanks to its unique 3-hour bezel and dive-time hand.

Its release commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, and the 10th anniversary of the Gombessa Expeditions, an initiative that Blancpain helped create by becoming the founding partner of the project from its inception in 2013.
This release also marks the launch of a new line in Blancpain's diver’s watch collection.


#Blancpain1735 #FiftyFathoms70thAnniversary #TechGombessa
 
;) Thanks for posting up this video, Mike.:hat:
 
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