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saxo3 · 6 July 2023, 08:02 PM

Two weeks ago, I received my new 2023 Fifty Fathoms Act 1 Series I.

It is a limited edition of 210 watches in total, 3 series of 70 watches each, dedicated to the following regions of the world:
Series I: EMEA, Series II: Asia-Pacific, Series III: Americas.

A few technical details about my Fifty Fathoms Act 1 Series I:

Reference: 5010A 1130 NABA
Collection: Fifty Fathoms
Limited edition: 210

Case material: stainless steel
Case diameter: 42.3 mm
Case thickness: 14.3 mm
Case back: sapphire crystal
Width between horns: 21.5 mm
Water resistance: 30 bar
Specificities: unidirectional sapphire bezel

Calibre: 1315, automatic
Power reserve: 120 hours, 3 barrels
Frequency: 4 Hz
Calibre diameter: 30.6 mm, 13"
Calibre thickness: 5.65 mm
Calibre components: 227
Calibre jewels: 35

Strap type: NATO
Strap material: fabric
Strap clasp: pin buckle

I am very happy with this new watch and hope you enjoy my few photos.

GB-man · 6 July 2023, 09:38 PM

Congrats

1William · 6 July 2023, 09:40 PM

Congratulations.

Batmannr1 · 7 July 2023, 03:04 AM

Congratulations, really nice pick up. Gorgeous watch.

WatchTimes · 7 July 2023, 03:23 AM

Congrats!

CharlesN · 7 July 2023, 03:48 AM

A magnificent watch. The size is a close to perfection as you can get.

It’s a really good looking dial also. It looks more retro than the full size Fifty Fathoms with the metal surrounds for the hour markers

RW16610 · 7 July 2023, 09:32 AM

This is amazing, what a magnificent watch, indeed! This one is even more special for obvious reasons. Dive watches are incredibly fascinating. Congrats, enjoy in good health.

danwang0520 · 7 July 2023, 11:15 AM

Congrats!

paxsinica · 7 July 2023, 02:43 PM

Congrats! This looks so good. Do you happen to know the lug-to-lug length?

fmc000 · 7 July 2023, 05:04 PM

Looking good! Enjoy!

saxo3 · 7 July 2023, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by danwang0520

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Batmannr1

Congratulations, really nice pick up. Gorgeous watch.

Thank you all

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Originally Posted by CharlesN

A magnificent watch. The size is a close to perfection as you can get.

It’s a really good looking dial also. It looks more retro than the full size Fifty Fathoms with the metal surrounds for the hour markers

The case size is optimized for the 1315 calibre

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Originally Posted by RW16610

This is amazing, what a magnificent watch, indeed! This one is even more special for obvious reasons. Dive watches are incredibly fascinating. Congrats, enjoy in good health.

Thanks a lot, I agree Blancpain dive watches are fascinating

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Originally Posted by paxsinica

Congrats! This looks so good. Do you happen to know the lug-to-lug length?

Thank you, the distance between lugs is 21.5 mm

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Originally Posted by fmc000

Looking good! Enjoy!

Thanks!

HogwldFLTR · 7 July 2023, 08:51 PM

I love my Bathyscaphe so I'm a bit jealous!!! Congratulations!!!

saxo3 · 8 July 2023, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I love my Bathyscaphe so I'm a bit jealous!!! Congratulations!!!

Thank you, no need to be jealous, your Bathyscaphe also is a very nice watch

Easy E · 8 July 2023, 10:10 PM

Wow! Great watch.

seaweed719 · 9 July 2023, 06:11 PM

If they don’t make 40-42mm FF as their standard model line, I don’t know how much longer this brand will live on… Btw, I have a black ceramic Bathyscaphe and I actually like this brand.

GADNYC · 10 July 2023, 08:27 AM

The wait is killing me

DVR · 20 October 2023, 05:54 PM

Missed this one, glad you posted the link in the picture thread.
Great watch, huge congratulations!!

saxo3 · 21 October 2023, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DVR

Missed this one, glad you posted the link in the picture thread.
Great watch, huge congratulations!!

Thank you.

Easy E · 21 October 2023, 08:37 AM

So ready for a regular production 42.

saxo3 · 26 October 2023, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

So ready for a regular production 42.

Blancpain has many excellent watches with different diameters, materials, calibers, and complications.

Uppersouth · 26 October 2023, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

So ready for a regular production 42.

Fingers crossed! Rumored to be coming in November.

Easy E · 26 October 2023, 12:55 PM

I got a text today saying December, maybe as late as January.

dtqs88 · 26 October 2023, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

I got a text today saying December, maybe as late as January.

Are you referring to the timeline of your act 1 delivery or a new 42mm BP model?

Easy E · 7 November 2023, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dtqs88

Are you referring to the timeline of your act 1 delivery or a new 42mm BP model?

Sorry, just saw this. No, a new model release is expected.

dtqs88 · 7 November 2023, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Sorry, just saw this. No, a new model release is expected.

No worries… looking forward for the new model unveiling.

Batmannr1 · 26 October 2023, 06:53 PM

If the new 42 mm release is coming, let's hope Blancpain will not disappoint us and will fit the appraised 1315 caliber in the regular edition watch. Looking at the act 3, which houses the lower esteemed 1154 caliber, I am worried that my expectations might not be met.

saxo3 · 26 October 2023, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmannr1

If the new 42 mm release is coming, let's hope Blancpain will not disappoint us and will fit the appraised 1315 caliber in the regular edition watch. Looking at the act 3, which houses the lower esteemed 1154 caliber, I am worried that my expectations might not be met.

Good reasons for different case dimensions (diameter, height) of Act1 (42.3, 14.3 mm) and Act3 (41.3, 13.3 mm), which explains the selection of different calibers.

RRJ · 26 October 2023, 10:13 PM

Fantastic watch, gz!

TikTok · 7 November 2023, 04:43 AM

Did it still come in a Peli case?

saxo3 · 7 November 2023, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TikTok

Did it still come in a Peli case?

Yes, here is my FF Act 1 peli case.

6 July 2023, 08:02 PM	#1
saxo3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: . Posts: 2,918	Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I Two weeks ago, I received my new 2023 Fifty Fathoms Act 1 Series I. It is a limited edition of 210 watches in total, 3 series of 70 watches each, dedicated to the following regions of the world: Series I: EMEA, Series II: Asia-Pacific, Series III: Americas. A few technical details about my Fifty Fathoms Act 1 Series I: Reference: 5010A 1130 NABA Collection: Fifty Fathoms Limited edition: 210 Case material: stainless steel Case diameter: 42.3 mm Case thickness: 14.3 mm Case back: sapphire crystal Width between horns: 21.5 mm Water resistance: 30 bar Specificities: unidirectional sapphire bezel Calibre: 1315, automatic Power reserve: 120 hours, 3 barrels Frequency: 4 Hz Calibre diameter: 30.6 mm, 13" Calibre thickness: 5.65 mm Calibre components: 227 Calibre jewels: 35 Strap type: NATO Strap material: fabric Strap clasp: pin buckle I am very happy with this new watch and hope you enjoy my few photos.

6 July 2023, 09:38 PM	#2
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7 July 2023, 03:48 AM	#6
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	A magnificent watch. The size is a close to perfection as you can get. It’s a really good looking dial also. It looks more retro than the full size Fifty Fathoms with the metal surrounds for the hour markers __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

7 July 2023, 08:51 PM	#12
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	I love my Bathyscaphe so I'm a bit jealous!!! Congratulations!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Congratulations.

7 July 2023, 03:04 AM	#4
Batmannr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Martijn Location: AmsRio Watch: On the left wrist Posts: 733	Congratulations, really nice pick up. Gorgeous watch.

7 July 2023, 09:32 AM	#7
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,202	This is amazing, what a magnificent watch, indeed! This one is even more special for obvious reasons. Dive watches are incredibly fascinating. Congrats, enjoy in good health.

7 July 2023, 11:15 AM	#8
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	Congrats!

7 July 2023, 02:43 PM	#9
paxsinica "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: New York Posts: 32	Congrats! This looks so good. Do you happen to know the lug-to-lug length?

7 July 2023, 05:04 PM	#10
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Looking good! Enjoy!

8 July 2023, 10:10 PM	#14
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,071	Wow! Great watch.

9 July 2023, 06:11 PM	#15
seaweed719 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Taiwan Posts: 4	If they don’t make 40-42mm FF as their standard model line, I don’t know how much longer this brand will live on… Btw, I have a black ceramic Bathyscaphe and I actually like this brand.

10 July 2023, 08:27 AM	#16
GADNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Gerard Location: New York city Watch: sub Posts: 179	The wait is killing me

20 October 2023, 05:54 PM	#17
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,008	Missed this one, glad you posted the link in the picture thread. Great watch, huge congratulations!! __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

21 October 2023, 08:37 AM	#19
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,071	So ready for a regular production 42.

26 October 2023, 12:55 PM	#22
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,071	I got a text today saying December, maybe as late as January.

26 October 2023, 06:53 PM	#26
Batmannr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Martijn Location: AmsRio Watch: On the left wrist Posts: 733	If the new 42 mm release is coming, let's hope Blancpain will not disappoint us and will fit the appraised 1315 caliber in the regular edition watch. Looking at the act 3, which houses the lower esteemed 1154 caliber, I am worried that my expectations might not be met.

26 October 2023, 10:13 PM	#28
RRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: N/A Posts: 89	Fantastic watch, gz!

7 November 2023, 04:43 AM	#29
TikTok "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Uk Watch: this space Posts: 255	Did it still come in a Peli case?

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