FOR A CHARITY DIVE

On 11 November 2017, the Only Watch sale will give philanthropist collectors the chance to purchase a unique edition specially made for the occasion by Blancpain.

Blancpain was one of the first watchmakers to support the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies (Monaco Association against Myopathies, AMM) in 2001. So it was perfectly logical that they should take part in the Only Watch auction 2017, with a chance for bidders to own a unique piece, the Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC Only Watch 2017. All funds raised during the charity event will go to the AMM. Like the model unveiled at Baselworld 2017, this new diver’s watch borrows features from the Fifty Fathoms of 1953, but with one major visual difference. The indices, hands and date are all a bright yellow colour, resulting from a luminous coating. The contrast with the black dial provides excellent readability.

A watertightness indicator at 6 o’clock is another specific element of the Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC Only Watch 2017. As a result, a diver can check at any moment that the watch is watertight. Should any water get inside the watch, the indicator colour changes from white to red. For even more safety, the unidirectional revolving bezel is covered in a scratch-proof sapphire ring, protecting the luminous indicators from wear and tear.

Inside the 40.30mm case, which is watertight down to 300m, is housed the Blancpain automatic calibre 1151. The 210 components and the two barrels included as standard keep time and provide the watch with four days of power reserve. The specially engraved rotor with the words “Only Watch” can be seen through the sapphire case back. onlywatch.com

Estimation: CHF10,000 –CHF17,000 blancpain.com

By Dan Diaconu