Since the creation of the Fifty Fathoms diver's watch in the early 1950s, Blancpain has been actively committed to the exploration and protection of the oceans. Through its Blancpain Ocean Commitment (BOC) program, the brand supported several initiatives.
The latest project is devoted to the study of the hammerhead shark in French Polynesia and, in support of it, Blancpain is now dedicating a diver's watch issued in a 50-piece special series – the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition Mokarran – to this magnificent predator.
Characterized by a sunburst-finished green dial framed by a unidirectional satin-brushed titanium bezel with ceramic insert and Liquidmetal hour-markers, the Mokarran comes in a 43.60 mm x 13.83 mm case in satin-brushed black ceramic.
The watch is powered by Calibre 1318, a robust 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) movement offering chronometric performance which is equipped with two series-coupled barrels to ensure 120 hours of power reserve.
The calibre is visible through a sapphire crystal case-back enabling one to admire the oscillating weight coated in NAC (a platinum alloy) and sculpted to form a hammerhead shark appearing in relief.
Water-resistant to 300 metres / 1,000 feet and matched to a NATO strap, the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition Mokarran Ref. 5005 0153 NABA has a price of US$ 15,500.
This model will be available exclusively in Blancpain boutiques in New York and Las Vegas, USA. Each customer acquiring one of these timepieces will be joining Blancpain in supporting the Mokarran Protection Society to the tune of US$ 1,000 adding a total of US$ 50,000 to the brand's regular contributions for promoting and protecting the fascinating world of the oceans. blancpain.com
The watch is powered by Calibre 1318, a robust 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) movement offering chronometric performance which is equipped with two series-coupled barrels to ensure 120 hours of power reserve.
The calibre is visible through a sapphire crystal case-back enabling one to admire the oscillating weight coated in NAC (a platinum alloy) and sculpted to form a hammerhead shark appearing in relief.
Water-resistant to 300 metres / 1,000 feet and matched to a NATO strap, the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition Mokarran Ref. 5005 0153 NABA has a price of US$ 15,500.
This model will be available exclusively in Blancpain boutiques in New York and Las Vegas, USA. Each customer acquiring one of these timepieces will be joining Blancpain in supporting the Mokarran Protection Society to the tune of US$ 1,000 adding a total of US$ 50,000 to the brand's regular contributions for promoting and protecting the fascinating world of the oceans. blancpain.com
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