10 Things You Didn’t Notice About The Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms

Here are 10 things you didn’t notice about the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms. Whether you’ve been able to get one or not, here’s 10 facts about the watch you’re going to want to know.
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[@tailsneon556]

As a novelty I get it. At $400. It's a waste of money. It also comes off extremely hypocritical. It's a disposable watch that preaches sustainability. It's an oxymoron.

[@MrShoryuken1]

Agreed but Swatch Group don't give a hoot about the environment, just $€£!

[@harryx6677]

Not necessarily disposable. It’s possible to replace the movement if needed. It’s a fun watch like a Fast n Furious action film, not meant to be an Oscar winning film like Oppenheimer.

[@tailsneon556]

@harryx6677 it is not. Sistem51 watches are sealed. It's absolutely disposable.

[@mrmagoo.3678]

​@@harryx6677once the 'Sandwich' is sealed...it CAN'T be reopened,(case back/front)(at least that's what I heard on a review) if there is any issues..it's a dead watch, I still want one though.

[@danylo4670]

$400 of fun for a novelty and a brand most aren't aware of, much less can afford.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

A truly fabulous show! This talking hands guys sure can talk! Without seeing or feeling a SWATCHXBLANCPAIN fifty fathoms , I am totally ready now for when one comes my way! However would rather buy anything else……….. except a MoonSwatch! Awesome stuff Andrew

[@thegorn]

Are you plastic disposable watch ready?

[@ElderPinto254]

this swatch showing ho is the boss yess plastic fantastic and if fred lip where still alive he will died on this one RIP Fred...

[@floridaman727]

I bought one and actually love it. I find myself wearing it more than I expected. I didn’t think a cheap plastic watch could replace my zenith AND omega in my rotation but I haven’t really taken it off

[@KristianDowling]

Great video, and as an owner of 3 Blancpain Fiddys over the years, I don't mind what they've done. Don't love the execution, but it's ok, and I'm happy to see the Blancpain brand getting some coverage

[@watchtheflow3880]

Owner here. This is what I get from owners of bp watches. Mine is a bathyscaphe in titanium. The critics alway come from who never saw a bp in the flesh 😂

[@dec1aim_flow432]

As an owner of two Blancpain am very happy with the execution the fully functional bezel and the system 51 rather than the poor man’s choice of the cheap quartz mouvement in the omega. The watch looks great and for once, we’ll be able not to service the watch but to replace the mouvement if need be. That’s already a massive plus which could justify (somehow) the price.

[@ericmontgomery7339]

The 50 is one of my favorite watches of all time.

[@gesunelson]

I completely agree. I don't know why people are getting so worked up, Kd.

[@KristianDowling]

@@gesunelson people fear what they either don’t understand, or cannot obtain easily. To be frank, they’re not the market and neither are the people they may be influencing with their negativity. At the end of the day it’s so good for the brand and I’m happy Blancpain is receiving the brand recognition they deserve

[@a.j.e4349]

... What a great original video explaining everything about the new Blancpain x Swatch colaboration. THANKYOU!!

[@scottlinton6577]

Have to say, Andrew you smashed this one out the park. Great video, I love the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, so pleased to hear all these facts about the original and new watches.

[@richardnedbalek1968]

Your vid is best of the bunch, Andrew! 🥇 I’ve watched half a dozen Swatch+BP reviews, yet yours covers content untouched by them. Yes, I HAD overlooked that some have Arabics, others only markers. Nice job, as always.

[@conradbo1]

You explained everything so well, and I have learned a lot. Great video.

[@olo493]

For half of the listed price it would be fun plastic watch and a celebration of a classic. At listed price I will take a Japanese diver (let it be Seiko, Orient or Citizen) any day of the week.

[@dec1aim_flow432]

If you’re looking for your only watch I’d agree 100%. If you’re a collector, it’s a really fun watch. If you can afford to burn 400$ to have a dun watch it’s really worth it. If you have 400-1000 and want to buy a watch as your dive or only watch you’d be fool to buy this one

[@johnstyron6543]

I love your informational and educational videos Andrew!

[@mrawood1]

I have to say, your vids are thoroughly informative and detailed. Keep up the amazing work!

[@kfwimmer]

I've been waiting for this one. You are the BEST!

[@r7coo]

Andrew what a brilliant, informative video, keep up the great work !

[@manwithclass09]

Outstanding - you made me smile while you educated me. NOT a bad deal at all..... Have enjoyed your work for years Andrew..... Best to you Sir.

[@ericpoupier8613]

Lovely expressed viewpoint as usual. Also great to have you on AET podcast today! Finally subscribed to this channel (whyyyyyy did i not do it earlier….)

[@stevealkana7773]

Bought it and love it. Doesn’t cheapen the brand for me and I own an expensive two tone Rolex sub and plan to buy the BP someday as well. The movement cannot be serviced but it can be replaced. Not a swatch fan but I am a fan of this swatch.

[@FromNoob2Pro]

Love the background explanation! that's riddled with facts!

[@tomrivington5154]

It's an homage, I love the thought that went into the various bits and pieces you mentioned. As soon as I get to Montreal I'm going to get one (I want the Atlantic), I have the Moonswatch Saturn, bought and flipped the Moon and Pluto as well. Fun watch for us enthusiasts who can't justify $15-20k on a real Blancpain right now. Love the content Andrew.

[@Mrcxlixo]

Excelent content. This is THE video to watch if you want to know more about the history behind this collab. Well done 👍

[@catherinebrennan3342]

Great video. Those details make the watch and its conception much more interesting and more desirable in my eyes.

[@britt5126]

Thanks, this is an excellent video on the history of the Blancpain watches.

[@username2sd]

The Sistem51 IS 100% SERVICABLE. The movement is developed by ETA and has an excellent power reserve and acceptable accuracy. The Sistem51 movement has a maintenance-free service life of 20 years. The watch case is not made of plastic but of a combination of ceramic and resin which makes the case very robust. Blancpain wouldn’t even be alive if not for the swatch group and no matter how many people say blancpain is so good NO ONE ordinary knows them AT ALL. ALSO Tissot also sells many mechanical watches with unserviceable movements. It's not unique to this watch.

[@leeaaron7856]

I love your videos. Always so informative.

[@lachmanubabani5582]

Loved your comment and clarification on the details that go unnoticed by many As always Thank You

[@gtgene]

Got the Indian Ocean at the San Francisco shop by calling ahead. Took a while for the Atlantic model, but I got that also. In both cases hardly anyone in the store. What surprises me is how well they keep time given that automatics in that class drift -1s/+10s a day. Thanks for pointing out the little known facts about this collaboration, Andrew.

[@martinkaplan1805]

Very helpful and instructive. Thank you, once again.

[@lakegeneva4851]

Excellent video amongst the tidal wave of hype. Which through my shock and horror though I actually learnt something and also that the Antarctic version matches my limited edition Leica Q2 Ghost. Damn

[@GrumblingForesight]

As orhers have said, best vid on this collab watch by far. Thank you for all the geeky details!

[@simoninsists8264]

First time viewer here. Great video, no unnecessary blabbering and actual facts and love the sectioning with the logo of this channel. Def subscribing

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you very much

[@johnmcloven1328]

Great that the Blancpain is getting some notoriety by more people. They make a great watch that is often in the shadows...

[@ivanharlokin]

I'm sure that a plastic watch with the word Blancpain on the dial will have people queuing up to buy their £15K steel dive watch next.

[@borassictime918]

@@ivanharlokin😆😂🤣 Yeah, “notoriety” as in a crime-against-taste pastiche hijacking of a high-end brand, slapping it on the watch equivalent of a Seat Mii so that you might buy that Lambo in 30 years time! I’m just off to listen to Public Enemy’s hit from 35 years ago…😉

[@kuongsam2314]

The shadow of a fabric leather strap on a.dive watch.

[@yerrie1908]

@@ivanharlokin Nobody thinks that but we do know that Omega’s speedmaster sales are trough the roof. Bringing attention to it has clearly worked.

[@jeanclod8810]

@@borassictime918I still listen to public enemy and their wave was before my time. Also one of the best live shows I’ve seen 🤘

[@miguelschoedel7691]

Some watch collectors see no problem spending $20k on a stainless steel watch but think $400 is a waste for a fun watch collaboration. I applaud Swatch, Omega, and Blancpain.

[@realricciardo85]

👌Brilliant video: intelligent, concise and useful info/ explanations, instead of 'personal' opinions. Keep them coming sir! 👍Cheers

[@andrewchanws]

This is a very well-researched video. So much effort put in, compared to other reaction videos out there. Kudos!

[@skeelo69]

I have one...love the travel case it came in...it has presence on the wrist but i will buy a rubber strap to make it slimmer..and i do like the lume on the dial and bezel... i reckon Swatch can replace the whole movement for another sys51 in the future.

[@thekenthouse6428]

Source a vintage Swiss Tropic to finish off the look, that should look impressive and add to the street cred

[@-Jason-L]

No, they can't. It is in fact permanently sealed like all swatches

[@skeelo69]

@@-Jason-L i watched a video on YT of a watchmaker accessing the movement.

[@Rhal63]

12 watches in my collection . One in one out. I’m not ready to trade one of my watches for a plastic watch. Even though they are pretty cool. Thanks Andrew

[@alwayspooh1588]

one in and one out is the sensible way to go. I try but...

[@zackyong89]

The presence of the "Drill" lug hole serves a specific purpose. Instead of employing spring bars, it has been substituted with a screw bar to mitigate the risk of saltwater corrosion, thus minimizing the potential for water ingress. When it comes to Blancpain, it's clear that every meticulous detail on their watches serves a purpose, revealing its significance when you delve into the intricacies. Appreciate the informative video, and here's to more enlightening content ahead! Cheers~

[@finesse49]

Thanks for the interesting history. I won't be nailing my wrist to anything but I also won't be getting a watch I'd have no occasion to wear. I must admit that having dived under 8 feet of ice in the Arctic Ocean (wearing a 5513), I momentarily thought about getting one as a sort of memento.

[@pathongofaustralia]

Picked a blue one up on saturday here in Melbourne. Queued at 5.15am with about 20 people in front of me. I left out of the store at around 11am. Bunch of kids there who were few spots before me immediately took photos of their watches and listed on eBay for $2100 AU. Which was to be expected 😂.

[@HRM.H]

Lmao lined up at 5am.... just because they are listed at 2K doesnt mean they will ever sell for 2K.

[@pathongofaustralia]

@@HRM.H I did look at their listing again. They dropped it to 1500 later that day. And then today about 1200. Unfortunately for a laugh I looked at SOLD listings on eBay for the last few days. 11 suckers paid $1200 AUD to $1700 AUD for a Blancswatch. 😂

[@xpusostomos]

​@@pathongofaustraliaand what's the retail price in Melbourne?

[@Bisley1]

It took 6 hours to sell 20 people a “cheap” watch? How? Did they let every customer decide which color they wanted for an hour? I mean, yes it’s overpriced. But it’s only a 400$ “want not need” item. If you want it, you’ll get it and it’s not a life affecting decisionnlike buying a car or perhaps a several thousand watch. And if 400$ is mad money for you, you really aught to be looking at a Seiko or something like that in the same price range instead, that will last you forever too🤯 Congrats on the watch! 🎉I kinda like the orange one and i do like the seaslug rotors. I like the moonswatches too, but i really didn’t see a sensible use case in getting one. I still might though😅

[@skyyinvestments9147]

I’m in Orlando where did you find it in Melbourne?

[@ryangochuico]

This was very informative. Thank you❤

[@off-roadingcars]

Great video, i learned every more about the 50 Fathoms; now I want the original.

[@rodrazvan9656]

Thank you so much for this informative video.

[@Wow_wow1]

Got the Antarctic today and i like it a lot. I did not know the blancpain logo was different than others. Good info.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

Nice pieces. I think that to celebrate this new collaboration, this week I'm going to put on my Fifty Fathoms too. The one in steel ;)

[@phildale3199]

Very informative and thank you.

[@zero2pass]

My take on why ‘scuba’ is part of the name is perhaps due to the early 1990’s Scuba Swatch rated at 200 meters. Recall, it is a collab. I had thought of picking up a Happy Fish (a model I had in the early ‘90’s). Then I saw this model on the swatch page! Very happy with my ‘Sea of Storms’.

[@niveusgaius]

The most information of any of the reviews on YT.

[@lawrencev.athill7502]

Nice education young man. Blancpain (5:30), it had SWISS on the dial and not swiss made. The only watch education I ever received (1970's) denoted the difference.😊

[@mataeq]

I love mine, Ocean of Storms. Great video!

[@placey9267]

Terrific video-I learned a lot of fascinating details. Many thanks! Sorry to say I do not live near a Swatch store so can't buy one.

[@jamespingel8730]

In one of the only cases of normal people appreciating watch knowledge ever, I told the story of how they had to add the "no radiation" marking to watch dials in a women's studies class when I was in college and it got me an A. I totally want the "no radiation" Fifty Fathoms, but I'm not in any rush to get one. I'll be waiting until I don't have to drive 5 hours to my nearest Swatch store to get one thank you very much.

[@Entertainment-]

Women’s studies? Are you working as a barista at Starbucks?

[@jamespingel8730]

Haha, no - good guess though. I'm an accountant, that class I took as an elective my last semester because the college allowed it to count for 3 different course requirements and I was able to finish a semester earlier than I'd planned.@@Entertainment-

[@windowintowineoninstagram5463]

Excellent content. Lots of people’s have covered this release but have ignored the details of the watches. This release obviously makes commercial sense for the Swatch Group, but they have geeked out on some of the details which I love!!

[@gesunelson]

My reaction to this video was to subscribe to your channel. I like the details you've pointed out but don't plan on getting one. If I was on the fence, this video would probably sway me towards getting one. As an owner, of a Fifty Fathoms, I hope this gets Blancpain brand recognition that it previously never had.

[@grahams8468]

Excellent information thank you

[@watchmetwist]

Nice review, thanks!

[@extractsfromthediaryofaman4205]

Very witty presentation, you have gained a new subscriber, and yes I will be getting one or two or three 🤔👨🏿‍🎨

[@veganbutcherhackepeter]

I'll have the Happy Meal with the green plastic 'Indian Ocean' kids watch, thank you.

[@MichaelAguila]

Excellent video, thanks

[@MS-rc8vr]

Well done and informative

[@Rabauke2.0]

Cheers mate, for the very informative and as always outstanding video. I am into watches for quite some time now and nearly always in favor for the “real deal”, namely a good mechanical watch of a brand with history. In this case I must say: very well done to Swatch. Despite some points that you could name as negative, I will definitely get at least one of the collection… or two. 😃

[@markotb]

I like this colab, its looking much better than the MoonSwatch fiasco. I might pull the trigger on one of these. 👍

[@questionnyc]

As a former employee, I loved how well you broke down the subtle details that is often overlooked on some of Swatch's regular collections or collaborative releases. That was always my favorite part when it came to working there

[@rninnim]

Hi i have about 4 swatch scuba's and plan to get many more over time, they just playful and fun to own, more so knowing they are about as useful as a paper wet suit in the water. so i am all for them.

[@MsWoodgnome]

Excellent video!

[@Apophisad]

As always, Andrew, your videos really do put things into perspective for us, horologically ill folks . One thing, though.Blancpain isn't the older watchmakers in the World,just the oldest mainstream one. The oldest and still in existence is Gallet(1466) ;)

[@solidstream13]

I appreciate it and if it were not disposable I’d gladly by one

[@axmajpayne]

Like I previously said in one of your short about the queues, I think it's a $400 Happy Meal toy.

[@seattlegrrlie]

Excellent video

[@zebraschattzebraschatt860]

Cool video. Thanks!

[@iburley_]

I like the watch, I think it's cool, but I'm now realizing how much of my love of the MoonSwatch hinged solely on the Mission to Mars model and it's nod to the Alaska Project watch. I appreciate the "No Rad" icon and the moisture indicator, but neither are things that I'd absolutely love to have like an Alaska Project. If I lived near a Swatch boutique and at some point a few months from now popped in and they had it, I'd probably have a hard time not picking one up, but I'm not quite as pumped on it as I was the MoonSwatch. Now if they'd used the design of the old Mil-Spec ones, like the Tornek Rayville TR-900, *that* I would have been pumped on.

[@goldfools5445]

Very informative.

[@jerrys.]

Other watches were selected for testing for use by the US military but only the Blancpain FF passed the tests. A famous competitor was found to be insufficiently waterproof, that’s a hilarious matter of fact!

[@aldojacobi6007]

love the colab - looks fun! For me, it's too small 45mm+ for me...

[@ernestkrajnc6412]

I like it! All my Casios are plastic and, as Watchchris youtuber explained, caseback can be removed and movement replaced with newone...

[@elliottyancey-brangman9631]

Just purchased the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Pacific X Swatch. Beautiful piece, although I will seek another band.

[@markfoggy9933]

Having said that, I wanted a Blancpain before I knew about the Seiko story, but./..but Jacque Cousteau

[@StephenMorganCanada]

I wanted a moon watch and considered briefly the moonswatch. I’ve never wanted a Blancpain but I want two of these Swatch Scubas

[@JS-ev4xc]

Still worthy and legit, after all, it is genuine not a replica. Watch brand name is arguably the most expensive parts of watches. Need to check with Swatch is the case back snapped on, if so, movt is replacible and collectible.

[@Humandavid1]

Those sea slugs are awesome!

[@EDHBlvd]

I didn’t know scuba was an acronym. Wild.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Very interesting. Makes me want one. I like sea creatures and I like all the colours. The scuba nostalgia is poignant.

[@michaelmillas1359]

Wrist, board, nail...... Commence hammering. 🔨

[@velviaman3206]

Looking forward to the Breguet version.😊

[@user-xy5sr7ly8w]

Best video on the new release, and I have vieved many.

[@brunonjezic6208]

Ooooohhhh now i get the color idea

[@martinturgeon3849]

Thank you for all these history facts. I still prefer my "Fifty dollars" Casio mdv 106! I'm not going to buy the Swatch scuba thing... But maybe, one day, I will buy the real Blancpain Fifty fathom thing! 🤓🤙

[@rickjason215]

It is a Swatch watch. There is not a single Blancpain part in that watch. Andrew nailed the pronunciation of those sea slugs.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

He butchered it: they're not pronounced as "ch" they're pronounced with a "k" =/

[@regim6416]

Smart of Swatch to make more colors. I want one or two....maybe three 😅

[@mondrayuk]

I just bought the Swatch Blancpain Fifty Fathoms X Scuba Storm of The Seas. I have a few homages of this model that are much better etc. So, why did I buy the Swatch Blancpain with the mission sistem 51 movement? With so many Swiss movement watches in my collection, it did not warrant buying The Real Deal. IMHO it is the first iconic historical diver watch that set a bar for others to follow. So, it is commemorative and I will only wear it on the very odd occasion indoors and may be outside, for fun. I am under no illusions what this watch is. I can say it is genuine, Swiss made and from the company that owns Blancpain with dimensions to the real deal that costs 20 times more! If it ever needs servicing, the module movement to be thrown away and replaced as it is not serviceable. If it were serviceable, it would cost more than the watch! There is a rationale for you!

[@theuglybiker]

Holding out for the next big collab... The Patek Phillip-o Loretti

[@SkywalkerPaul]

Great vid

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

Cant wait for the plastic Glashutte or Breguet Swatch.....15 more brands they can use....from their own group

[@weiniesail]

Every watch guy talking about the FF: Nudibranches Scuba divers and marine biologists talking about the FF: Nudibranks Also: Divers do not breath OXYGEN (for the most part).

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

I wish people would pronounce nudibranch correctly though ('noodeebraank'). It's a Nudibrancpain.

[@markbailey5393]

Great video and nice what swatch and blancpain did with all the little details.

[@paulhiggins8774]

It is what it is, a non serviceable dive watch made of a non metallic substance. But they look very cool

[@BigJeezie]

So a game called Starfield came out and they had a collectors edition with a Chronomark watch. You should do a video on it. Rolex or Chronomark to the stars! Haha

[@reezevlog]

im a huge fan of the original Fifty Fathoms…such a handsome watch n it’s my grail watch too…. Swatch just semi-killed my goal…

[@craigcraigster5605]

This is a great gateway watch to get more people interested in brands and collecting. I wish people would do their research. This movement is serviceable and at the very least movement can be swapped out. The older versions of this movement weren't. I get more compliments of my moonswatch than I do for my Tudor watch. This watch is cool and interesting and I will probably buy at least two of the these new models and still have money to get my kids through university. The watch snobs can kiss my 🐎

[@JochenVogel]

I'll mod yet another vintage Vostok Amphibia into what I call a "Fathomski" next week, and I hope that will suppress the urge to buy one of the BSSFFs at least for a while. If the pacific one had Glaucus atlanticus on the rotor, the choice would be easy and too enticing.

[@kimchiwasabee]

😂😂😂😂

[@watch_a_mod354]

And you most likely will save 200 bucks and have something that will survive your grandchildren ;D

[@talhamughal1739]

Fathomski 🤣 please trademark that.

[@JochenVogel]

Thank You, @@talhamughal1739. I'll think about it.

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

I'm holding out for the Glashutte x Swatch colab

[@thekenthouse6428]

With a DDR color pathway?

[@rodrazvan9656]

Thanks!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you so much!

[@Beanna_]

The price point just isn't right for me but that was an informative video nonetheless. Thanks Andrew!