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Blancpain marks a bold milestone in its storied dive watch legacy with the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 2: Tech Gombessa. Developed in partnership with renowned marine explorer Laurent Ballesta, this innovative timepiece is engineered specifically for the needs of modern technical and saturation divers. Its defining feature is a world-first: a three-hour timing bezel paired with a specially designed hand that makes a full rotation every 180 minutes, allowing accurate monitoring of extended rebreather dives. Housed in a lightweight yet rugged 47mm Grade 23 Titanium case, the watch combines cutting-edge design with serious underwater capability, including a helium escape valve and 300-meter water resistance. The Dial is a masterclass in underwater legibility. Its "absolute black" finish absorbs nearly all ambient light, while oversized markers and hands coated in vivid orange Super-LumiNova emit a piercing blue glow in darkness. A domed, inward-sloping black ceramic bezel engraved with a three-hour scale adds both functionality and visual depth. Every detail has been refined for clarity, even in the lowest light conditions encountered in the deep sea, reflecting Blancpain’s commitment to the most demanding professional environments. Beneath the surface, the Tech Gombessa is powered by Blancpain’s new Caliber 13P8 automatic movement, offering a robust five-day power reserve and enhanced resistance to magnetism thanks to its silicon balance spring. The movement is visible through a sapphire case back, revealing fine finishing and a decorated gold rotor. Completing the watch is an integrated black rubber strap that seamlessly hugs the wrist and fastens with a Titanium pin buckle. The Tech Gombessa is a powerful tribute to Blancpain’s dive watch heritage—innovative, uncompromising, and built for those who venture into the deep with purpose.