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Is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms priced too excessive? We lately hosted Blancpain in our Time+Tide London Discovery Studio to introduce their newest Fifty Fathoms Automatique 38mm vary to the London watch neighborhood. To associate with considered one of our largest occasions so far, we additionally recorded a deep dive interview with the model’s Vice President of Advertising and marketing, Alexios Kitsopoulos, asking the hard-hitting questions you’ve all the time needed to know and posed to us within the remark part of our on-wrist evaluate.
The dialog centres across the latest launch of the 38mm Fifty Fathoms mannequin, its historic context, technical options, pricing considerations, and the model’s collaboration with Swatch. The dialogue reveals Blancpain’s heritage, the evolution of the Fifty Fathoms line since its inception in 1953, and the strategic selections behind sizing and motion design.
Alexios candidly addressed shopper suggestions, particularly regarding pricing and product comparisons with different luxurious manufacturers like Rolex and the “Holy Trinity” of watchmaking (Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet). He emphasises Blancpain’s dedication to craftsmanship, technical innovation, and authenticity reasonably than aggressive advertising – a really refreshing strategy.
Andrew additionally asks concerning the Blancpain x Swatch collaboration, and if Alexios felt it in any means dampened the aura of the real article. The collaboration with Swatch is framed as a playful, strategic transfer to introduce Blancpain’s heritage to a broader and youthful viewers, regardless of some criticism from traditionalists.
In discussing the varied dimension choices, Alexios underscores the significance of attempting watches on the wrist in particular person to know match and that he notices most males find yourself sizing up regardless of asking for a smaller dimension. The above is finally a brisk walkthrough of just a few highlights of the dialog. Positively watch the video for the complete deep dive; it’s properly value it.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 38mm pricing and availability
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 38mm is on the market now for buy. Value: ranging from US$16,700 (see full particulars beneath)
| Model | Blancpain |
| Mannequin | Fifty Fathoms Automatique 38mm |
| Case Dimensions | 38mm (D) x 12mm (T) x 43.9mm (LTL) |
| Case Materials | Chrome steel Grade 23 titanium 18k crimson gold |
| Water Resistance | 300 metres, screw-down crown |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire back and front |
| Dial | Black, sunburst end (stainless-steel) Blue, sunburst end (titanium, crimson gold) |
| Lug Width | 19mm |
| Strap | NATO, case-matching {hardware} Tropic rubber, case-matching pin buckle or folding clasp Sailcloth, case-matching pin buckle or folding clasp Bracelet, butterfly clasp (titanium, stainless solely) |
| Motion | 1150, in-house, computerized |
| Energy Reserve | 100 hours |
| Capabilities | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, unidirectional diving bezel |
| Availability | Now |
| Value | On NATO: US$16,700 (stainless-steel), US$17,900 (titanium), US$30,600 (18k crimson gold)
On tropic rubber: US$16,700 (stainless-steel, pin buckle), US$18,200 (stainless-steel, deployant), US$17,900 (titanium, pin buckle), US$19,800 (titanium, deployant), US$30,600 (18k crimson gold, pin buckle), US$34,000 (18k crimson gold, deployant) On sail-canvas: US$16,700 (stainless-steel, pin buckle), US$18,200 (stainless-steel, deployant), US$17,900 (titanium, pin buckle), US$19,800 (titanium, deployant), US$30,600 (18k crimson gold, pin buckle), US$34,000 (18k crimson gold, deployant) On bracelet: US$19,500 (stainless-steel), US$21,100 (titanium) |
