The Fifty Fathoms History | Part One - Blancpain

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Never thought a piece on watches could bring a tear to the eye. Long live Blancpain

[@tomskimcdouglegaming806]

That's how they separate fools from their cash.

[@abishev]

I've heard the story many times, from intermediaries and watch historians. But to hear it from the man himself and see the undiminished passion in his eyes was truly remarkable. Thank you Blancpain, for sharing these unique shots of the legend himself. May his legacy live on.

[@blancpain]

Thank you for your very kind message. Authenticity is part of the DNA of Mr. Fiechter and obviously Blancpain

[@tarasst7832]

Неймовірна історія легенди. Дякую.

[@lettuce1305]

Blancpain is so underrated. Proud owner of the FF Bathyscaphe, to me any Fifty Fathoms is the true haute horology diver.

[@blancpain]

Thank you for your kind message

[@박기철-i8p]

I totally agree with you as I am also a proud owner of Bathyscaphe~~~

[@antonhallergren588]

@@박기철-i8p it is a gorgeous watch. I was looking at Rolex but yeah I saw the fifty fathoms and have not considered buying Rolex divers after

[@chawenhalo0089]

I wish more brands did this. Wonderful testimony. Too few people know that it was Blancpain and Omega who created the first dedicated dive watches. They wrongly associate the Submariner...

[@molfar9049]

Rolex is very good at marketing.

[@felixmarks9352]

Blancpain show rolex how to made unidirectal ring/bezel because rolex dont know how to produce it...

[@antonhallergren588]

@@molfar9049 yes but for us in the know it's kinda good because it keeps other watches that are far greater than Rolex from going up in price. I don't care for brand as long as it's a reputable high quality one and that often saves me alot of money.

[@pipermaru2011]

That was fantastic. And the addition of Peter Coyote as narrator was a nice touch. 👍

[@saymyname218]

If you haven't seen a Peter Coyote movie called "Bitter Moon," watch it. (It's awesome)

[@scotie690]

I’m lucky enough of owning an FF since 2009. I have the vast majority of competitors also on my collection, but I got a say that the Blancpain is my absolute favorite. I thought I knew all about it’s story and history, but learn a lot on this amazing video. Thank you.

[@tohian]

Blancpain will always be better than Rolex. ❤️

[@carlhaluss]

Thank you so much for beautifully narrated Blancpain history. With excerpts from the inventor himself. An absolutely amazing piece of history. It makes me want to go out and source a Fifty Fathoms for myself. Coincidentally, watching this video is exactly the time I am looking for a high end diver!

[@ИванИванов-о6ц6м]

1735 year is fake, manufacture is fake etc...

[@markbyrum4743]

Excellent watch, story, and video. Keep at it!

[@blancpain]

Thank you very much

[@jameshoward9700]

A first-rate documentary elucidating the obscure history of this revolutionary watch. Mr Kingston's work to interview the key players and draw together the desperate strands of this story has been so worthwhile, both for its narrative impact and historical record. That Blancpain have supported and produced this classy endeavour is testament to their values and that of their parent organisation. Both the production and ethos of the work chime perfectly with the brand's values and the Fifty Fathoms watch - deeply thought.

[@quiterioalbertobaezbenitez5739]

Thank you very much for bringing this golden piece of horology history.

[@finessshooter2095]

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[@finessshooter2095]

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[@ursbachmann5362]

What an interesting post highlighting the history of Blancpain and Swiss watch history and with Mr. Fiechter himself, just impressive! Thank you very much for this historical contribution!

[@rollotomassi7437]

The Blancpain FF would out sell every sport diving watch on earth if they would make it 40mm - 42mm. The size is just to big for the average buyer or watch enthusiast.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I'm not a fan of the 4 o clock date . 40 or 42 mm no date it would sell very well .

[@madprod3696]

@@juniorjohnson5961no date just a diver 40mm 😍

[@Guaporean]

Love the watch with such rich heritage and history! Thank you for this video

[@juniorjohnson5961]

The best video of the Fifty Fathoms I've ever seen Bravo !!

[@blancpain]

Thank you for your kind message

[@tychovanvugt5531]

Great production quality!

[@blancpain]

Thank you

[@gregorypaulbox3035]

It's a fabulous history made all the better by a wonderful film and Peter Coyote's narration.

[@minusED]

Warm and touching! Thank you - proudly wearing both FF and FFB, exceptional pieces!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Wonderful and interesting video! BRAVO! I just linked and recommended it through the WatchAdvisor community section with to our 42.000 subscribers...

[@blancpain]

Thank you for your nice message and for sharing the documentary to your watch advisor community

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@blancpain My pleasure! 😉

[@chrisb5986]

That is a fantastic documentary. The FF just went up my list.

[@dop5]

Très très intéressant. Merci pour la super vidéo/reportage.

[@BenTramer]

Great video. Thank you, BlancpaiN.

[@blancpain]

Thank you very much

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

The most beautiful watch ever made

[@cdm386]

It’s a truly amazing timepiece. Just wish it was smaller.

[@pierre-andreliagre1762]

Excellent, just excellent thank you.

[@GuardedCrown]

Wonderfully educational!

[@claudechamouni97]

Histoire extraordinaire, merci à Blancpain pour son implication dans le monde de la plongée.

[@rbcroosendaal7381]

La nouvelle Blancpain X Swatch océan Indien est sublimissime ❤

[@morgan.enfield]

Respect monsieur Fiechter, vous êtes une légende et un exemple. Mon souhait : que Blancpain réédite en série non limitée le modèle original de 1953 en 40mm.

[@blancpain]

Merci d'avoir regardé

[@echochambers8418]

@22:19…That Price,$55.50(With Strap).The story is awesome.I have a no date from the “other”Company,but the 50 Fathoms is my favorite Dive Watch.

[@jgc3434]

This is awsome 👍👍

[@markloubser2433]

Very well done! I have only an affordable version of this watch but its outstanding nontheless!

[@calsurflance5598]

Fantastic video! Fantastic history of a legendary timepiece! When the head of a company has a problem and throws himself into finding a solution, great things happen. Well done all!

[@patrickblume7066]

What a great Story! What a great watch! Created for the Eternity……

[@quentin7654]

Merci beaucoup pour cette belle vidéo avec des explications des deux grands acteurs de cette montre mythique. Merci également pour ces superbes illustrations bravo aux archivistes de votre maison. Merci de continuer à nous faire rêver.

[@julesdiamond601]

Wonderful!

[@ursusmaritimus2224]

Spero che un giorno potrò acquistare questo pezzo di storia dell'orologeria che amo da quando ero ragazzino...

[@rbaron721]

Amazing. I love this. Too bad you’re about to screw up your entire legacy with the swatch collaboration

[@lixinchen8415]

purchased my very first Fifty Pathom last month. Love it!

[@nicefellatv7394]

Beautiful

[@MrGeirSteinar]

Great, great stuff, would love to own one some day.

[@johndeorian6654]

This is so cool.

[@blancpain]

Thanks for watching!

[@larsstougaard7097]

I love vintage watches, I would wear every Fifty they made back then.

[@jameswilkie9040]

That's DEEP.

[@joseevelioromeroramirez993]

Simplemente, una historia sorprendente.

[@lukedef1736]

Dam it!! Now I need a Fifty Fathoms😆

[@andrewmain8022]

A truly fascinating story straight from the horse's mouth. Such a nice man, I really liked the bit about the american jewels, typical Diver's solution to an admin problem. Also a special interest for me as I was a diver in the Navy.

[@federicopedata2950]

Very nice video.. just a curiosity: The watchmaker explains very well that in fifty fathoms watches the gasket is on the tube of the crown, I wonder why in the bathyscaphe that I own there is no gasket. seems to be a good thing to increase the water resistance so why not?

[@bobkin611]

Pretty cool. Just wish they didn't cost 50k. Would love to own a quality watch like this

[@phmwu7368]

Literature tip: " Fifty Fathoms - The Dive and Watch History 1953-2013 " ( 476 pages hardcover Edited by Dietmar Fuchs - Authors Stephan Ciejka and Jeffrey Kingston )

[@WatchAdvisor]

That's in fact a VERY GOOD book!

[@grale78]

Wow, just wow!

[@tantakian]

Est-ce qu'il ya la version française? J'aimerai entrendre l'original.

[@blancpain]

Vous pouvez voir la version sous titrées Française : www.blancpain.com/fr/fifty-fathoms-collection/history/no-rad-2021

[@patriciaweber4840]

Elvis how can I tell you much you are loved and missed. I'm going to meet you someday in heaven. You are so missed and loved. God watch over you.❤️💕💕💕💕

[@robertsullivan4773]

Great I buy a Ceramic Bathyscaphe in Blue and now you tell me I bought a girls watch :))))) Thanks a lot. I love it by the way.

[@antonhallergren588]

I totally also rock girls watches all the time if 39 mm is a women's size. Love them just as much as my 35 mm dress watch from the 80s and my big 45 mm watches. Great choice of watch btw it's totally gorgeous.

[@chrisk7873]

I was always wonder why Blancpain is so underrated same as Breguet almost like dead brands no comercials nothing...maybe becouse swatch group?

[@felixmarks9352]

Rolex is cheap timepice..look for exc Rolex Daytona : lugs on chronograph side are thiner and short than left side..simetric is like cartier crash..and people pay this,big designe ugly error ..but people buy rolex because they mean to impress cousin’s and friends with that..only because of that.. You can’t compare Blancpain high end manufacture with rolex charity fondation ..Rolex slow production of sports models because they are overpriced on grey market and rolex key people dont want that,only because of that,they made million timepices on year and weithlist is only story...autorized rolex dealer in USA sold rolex timepices under desk for bigger price and they must go on court 20 years of prison is in the game,rolex dont want more situation’s like this.. In every way for all life timepice I will before choose Blancpain...Its quality and bether,made with attention and care,look for exc Blancpain movements have secure date I dont know who else have this,they are nice finish,antimagnetic with long power reserve,and rotors are most beautiful in industry..

[@빠삥싸야]

I was more surprised by the underwater shooting.

[@larsstougaard7097]

🐳🐋🐬🐟🐠🐡

[@ber1285]

I need one

[@markcoffman494]

Let’s just notice the price of the watch back in the day at...22:20...$55.50 with strap.🤯

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Did the original have "Blancpain" written on the side of the case in the same way today's Fifty Fathoms does? If not, why this design choice? It's a bone of contention for many concerning this otherwise amazing timepiece.

[@georgiosm.1628]

German BUND Blancpain ff used VoN Buren watch cases, 1521 ref.

[@joseevelioromeroramirez993]

Me gustó.....

[@justinodowd4182]

I can't help but think"why didn't they ring Panerai"

[@jeffkingston6590]

Panerai did not have a watch that met the US Navy specifications.

[@nhanhuynh4688]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@loose1967]

c est chouette une grande histoire de l horlogerie.

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

Wet dream for watch loves

[@randymarsh3677]

The story about the Rubys is typical American

[@alessandrozorzetto4125]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@betanews5662]

والله كون زياش كان كلعب رسمي او المتشات كلهم لقرقبها مونت لكن عندو الزهر و راه مكروه او اناني هوما عارفين زياش اشنو كسوى

[@klemt]

Ptdr l' accent de fou des horlogers francais quand y parlent anglais de vrais frenchies les gars.......Ptdr

[@RolexCrown]

Нет русских субтитров, их можно понять - бедный микробренд xD

[@khateramalikyar2691]

I hate this ad

[@PixelWelding]

This is not ad

[@terrysky83]

After watching this in literally lusting the fifty fathoms