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Old 6 July 2023, 08:02 PM   #1
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Icon20 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.









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Old 6 July 2023, 09:38 PM   #2
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Old 6 July 2023, 09:40 PM   #3
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Old 7 July 2023, 03:04 AM   #4
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Congratulations, really nice pick up. Gorgeous watch.
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Old 7 July 2023, 03:48 AM   #6
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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
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Old 7 July 2023, 09:32 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 7 July 2023, 11:15 AM   #8
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Old 7 July 2023, 02:43 PM   #9
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Congrats! This looks so good. Do you happen to know the lug-to-lug length?
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Old 7 July 2023, 05:04 PM   #10
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Old 7 July 2023, 05:05 PM   #11
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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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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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Congrats! This looks so good. Do you happen to know the lug-to-lug length?
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I love my Bathyscaphe so I'm a bit jealous!!! Congratulations!!!
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Old 8 July 2023, 12:43 AM   #13
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I

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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
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Old 8 July 2023, 10:10 PM   #14
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Wow! Great watch.
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Old 9 July 2023, 06:11 PM   #15
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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.
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Missed this one, glad you posted the link in the picture thread.
Great watch, huge congratulations!!
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Old 21 October 2023, 07:05 AM   #18
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I

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Missed this one, glad you posted the link in the picture thread.
Great watch, huge congratulations!!
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Old 21 October 2023, 08:37 AM   #19
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Old 26 October 2023, 06:33 AM   #20
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So ready for a regular production 42.
Blancpain has many excellent watches with different diameters, materials, calibers, and complications.
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So ready for a regular production 42.
Fingers crossed! Rumored to be coming in November.
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Old 26 October 2023, 12:55 PM   #22
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I got a text today saying December, maybe as late as January.
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Old 26 October 2023, 06:53 PM   #23
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Old 26 October 2023, 10:13 PM   #26
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Fantastic watch, gz!
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Did it still come in a Peli case?
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Did it still come in a Peli case?
Yes, here is my FF Act 1 peli case.

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Yes, here is my FF Act 1 peli case.

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Love these. Congratulations.
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