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The Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback (Ref. 5200-1210-98S) is a striking combination of professional-grade performance and modern minimalist design. Crafted with a lightweight Titanium construction and a sophisticated grey-on-grey aesthetic, this model is built for both underwater exploration and refined everyday wear. The watch features a robust yet lightweight 43.6mm satin-brushed grade 23 Titanium case, which provides exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. Its meteor grey sunburst dial brings a subtle dynamic quality to the face, contrasted by three chronograph subdials and a discreet date window between 4 and 5 o’clock. The Super-LumiNova® filled hands and hour markers ensure excellent legibility, even in low-light or underwater environments. Framing the dial is a grey ceramic unidirectional bezel with Liquidmetal® markers — both scratch-resistant and fade-proof, designed to withstand the demands of deep-sea diving. The watch is paired with a satin-brushed Titanium bracelet, completing the seamless monochromatic look while offering comfort, durability, and a secure folding clasp for a precise fit. At its core is the Blancpain Caliber F385, an in-house automatic flyback chronograph movement that beats at a high frequency of 5 Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour). It features a column wheel, vertical clutch, and flyback functionality, allowing for quick, one-touch reset and restart of the chronograph. The movement is beautifully finished and can be admired through the transparent sapphire caseback, along with the engraved solid gold rotor. With 300 meters of water resistance, this chronograph is built for serious underwater use but refined enough for formal settings. The Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback 5200-1210-98S stands out with its understated sophistication, innovative materials, and reliable mechanical performance — a perfect blend of form and function for modern watch enthusiasts.