Blancpain - Lot 161

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Circa 1960 Round diver's watch Steel case signed and numbered 13283 Black dial with luminescent hour-markers and hands Unsigned self-winding mechanical movement Diameter: approx. 34mm Antique Tropic-type bracelet with unsigned steel buckle Signed service case Note: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, launched in 1953, was one of the first modern diver's watches, created to meet the demands of professional divers. The circa 1960 model continues to represent Blancpain's heritage, with its signed and numbered steel case. The black dial with luminescent indexes and hands provides excellent underwater legibility. The self-winding mechanical movement ensures optimum reliability, and its vintage Tropic-type bracelet is characteristic of early diving watches. The Fifty Fathoms model was designed to withstand great depths, and its water resistance and functional design have made it a popular choice among professional divers. This model is now a must-have for collectors of vintage watches and historic horological objects.