The New Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Ocean Commitment IV

Blancpain‘s long-standing ties to diving want little introduction. For over 20 years, the model has been dedicated to elevating consciousness of the necessity to defend our oceans by means of the Blancpain Ocean Commitment (BOC) program. The most recent BOC initiative is a restricted collection of 100 watches, the Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV, a extra compact and simplified model of the mighty Tech Gombessa. The funds raised might be allotted to the Blancpain x Sulubaaï Marine Analysis Heart, an extension of the Sea Academy mission, a flagship initiative of the Model’s dedication to the ocean. 

If the dive watch is among the extra fashionable classes, improvements are uncommon sufficient to be observed… Introduced in 2023, the Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa was a singular story on the dive watch, which reimagined the idea of the count-up bezel with a 3-hour show tailored for using a closed-circuit rebreather – we’ve been diving with it, and you may perceive every part it means in this very cool story. 

The brand new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Ocean Dedication IV makes use of the aggressive, extra trendy design of this current sub-line in a extra compact and less complicated model – this technical design was additionally a part of the uber-diver, the Fifty Fathoms X Fathoms. At 45mm in diameter and 14.1mm in thickness, it’s definitely not for the faint of coronary heart, however it’s extra wearable than the 47mm Tech Gombessa.

Moreover, in contrast to the Tech Gombessa, its bezel includes a standard 60-minute undirectional diving scale. With this much less technical choice, the Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC will definitely be extra versatile than its predecessor, which was designed to satisfy very particular diving wants… However relaxation assured, as its title suggests, it stays a highly-specced diver.

Certainly, this new Tech remains to be long-established out of grade 23 titanium. Utilized by Blancpain for a number of years now, this high-performance alloy is just like grade 5, however it’s notably sturdy, lightweight and it gives higher corrosion resistance. The water resistance remains to be rated 300m, and there’s a helium escape valve for saturation diving. Fitted with a black ceramic insert tilted in the direction of the dial, the unidirectional bezel operates sharply. Underneath the conical-shaped sapphire crystal, the “absolute black” dial absorbs 97% of sunshine to supply optimum distinction with the luminescent fingers and block-shaped markers. 

The 45mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV is powered by the in-house Calibre 1315A. This massive, trendy computerized motion beats at 4Hz whereas delivering a powerful 5-day energy reserve on three series-coupled barrels. Its silicon stability spring ensures enhanced resistance to magnetic fields. Turning the watch over, the sapphire case again means that you can uncover its discreet however refined finishes and an openworked gold rotor emblazoned with a blue BOC emblem.

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Ocean Dedication IV is worn on a black rubber strap that’s connected to the case by a central lug – making certain that regardless of the big diameter, the watch truly feels comparatively quick on the wrist. 

The brand new Fifty Fathoms Tech is launched in a restricted version of 100 items. It is available in a PelicaseTM field, a donation certificates, and a particular version {photograph} in a collection of 100 prints. Signed by photographer Laurent Ballesta, the picture is a part of his award-winning collection from the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Yr grand prize. As much as 100,000 euros (1,000 euros for every watch offered) might be donated to the Blancpain x Sulubaaï Marine Analysis Heart. The value is ready at CHF 19,600. For extra info, please go to www.blancpain.com.