Blancpain is one of the most famous Swiss watch houses that have established its reputation from centuries ago. Now under the umbrella of the Swatch Group, Blancpain remains a strong player in the luxury Swiss watch market. However their focus is now leaning more towards high quality handmade luxuries that often cost a fortune.
This Fifty Fathoms Men’s Tourbillon Watch (ref: 5025.3630.52) is not the most expensive Blancpain tourbillon watches, but the price tag is going to make most people shake their heads – not for disapproval of the amazing quality and beauty of this watch, but for the prohibitive price. Buying one of these is going to set you back over $100,000 US dollars. Many would say that they rather send their children to a medical school with this sum, or even better, buy a BMW sports car and still have half of the money left to spend.
Anyway, Swiss luxury tourbillon watches are not for the fainthearted, if you want to save money, there are plenty of good quality Chinese tourbillons being sold at the $5,000 dollar range that is more affordable. This Blancpain watch is for the privileged few that can afford it.
The watch is encased in 18k red rose gold. The unidirectional black and rose gold bezel adds to the elegance of the watch. Instead of using alligator hide to make the straps, a black canvas wristband secured with an adjustable buckle clasp completes the look of sophistication. On top of the black dial, a scratch resistant sapphire window is secured in place to protect the delicate dial and hands.
As almost all tourbillon watch designs, there is a small window beneath the 12 o’clock dial showing off the skeleton tourbillon complication of the watch, which distinguishes it from other mechanical complications and is an amazing mechanism to see.
The watch is powered by an automatic 29 jewel tourbillon movement with an 8 day power reserve eliminating the necessity of daily winding. The power reserve indicator is located right above the 6 o’clock dial. As a standard feature, this watch is also guaranteed to work 1,000 feet (300 meters) under water.
Watch Specifications
| Brand Name: | Blancpain |
| Model number: | 5025.3630.52 |
| Part Number: | 5025.3630.52 |
| Item Shape: | round |
| Dial window material type | sapphire |
| Clasp: | buckle |
| Case material: | rose-gold |
| Case diameter: | 45 mm |
| Case Thickness: | 14 mm |
| Band material: | canvas |
| Band length: | mens |
| Band width: | 23 mm |
| Dial color: | black |
| Bezel material: | rose red gold |
| Bezel Function: | unidirectional |
| Movement: | automatic |
| Water resistant depth: | 300m |
| Warranty Type: | Contact seller of record |