Blancpain 500 Fathoms for Cannes 2009
Written by James Matthews
A partner of the 32nd edition of the International Boat Show, Blancpain is marking the occasion by announcing the worldwide launch of its brand-new 500 Fathoms diver’s watch. The Manufacture from Le Brassus is also presenting the new 500 Fathoms Cannes 2009 limited series.
The Blancpain story is written in “navy” blue since 1953, the debut year of the first modern diver’s watch, the Fifty Fathoms. Blancpain regularly celebrates its historical ties with the maritime world.
The case, in brushed titanium, measures 48mm X 17mm with 24mm lugs. It features double AR-coated sapphire crystals and it is water resistant to 1,000 meters.
Movement is the automatic Blancpain caliber 1315 with 35 jewels and a power reserve of 120 hours.
The 500 Fathoms Cannes 2009 model comes fitted with a black rubber-lined sail canvas strap, while an additional rubber strap and a dedicated tool to secure it lend the finishing touch to this set delivered in an ultra-sturdy watertight presentation box designed to withstand extreme conditions.
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