Description

Age: 1960-70s

Maker: Blancpain

Case: Stainless steel screw back case.  Case is in original condition and has likely never been polished.

Rotating diver’s bezel with original bakelite insert; no cracks.

Caseback number 1018**

The Fifty Fathoms models have become so expensive in the past few years.  These 37mm civilian pieces remain relatively affordable, though their value is following the same trends as they are snapped up by collectors world wide.

Crown: Original unsigned crown

Dial: Factory finished dial is a real beauty with aged lume, and date display at 3 O’Clock.  Signed  ”Swiss Made T<25 MC at 6 O’Clock.  The black dial is aged, not flawless, but in all original condition.  The patina does not show up well in the photos.

Original lume in silver handset with some light oxidation consistent with age.

Crystal: Recently polished crystal.

Movement: Automatic winding  A. Schild 1700/01 17 Jewel movement. Automatic rotor signed Blancpain Rayville S.A.

My master watchmaker has performed a full inspection and servicing on this watch. The watch was completely disassembled, the appropriate parts were cleaned in the ultrasonic and then oiled using the finest quality Swiss Moebius oils. The mainspring was replaced.  It was regulated and is keeping good time.

This watch is no longer water resistant, and should be kept dry.

Dimensions: 42mm x 37 mm without crown; 40mm with crown. 19mm strap.

Band:  Pictured on a genuine Swiss made Tropic dive strap.  This piece also looks amazing on a black Horween shell strap.  Add $75 to switch the Tropic strap for a Horween shell strap.

Shipping: Domestic shipping  via Fedex Ovenight Air, fully insured. International orders, will ship via  Fedex International.  Please select these options at checkout.