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The Blancpain Bathyscaphe Jour Date 70s (Ref. 5052-1110-63A) is a limited-edition timepiece that blends 1970s retro aesthetics with Blancpain’s uncompromising modern craftsmanship. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, this model revives a rare day-date dive watch from Blancpain’s archives, bringing it into the present with updated materials, performance, and design precision. Housed in a 43mm satin-brushed stainless steel case, this special edition features a stunning meteor grey gradient dial — a smoky sunburst finish that fades to darker tones at the edges, giving the watch depth and vintage charm. Prominent rectangular hour markers and bold hands filled with Super-LumiNova® offer exceptional legibility, while the day and date display at 3 o’clock reinforces the model’s 1970s heritage. The clean, utilitarian dial layout remains true to the spirit of the original while offering a distinctly modern execution. Inside beats the in-house Caliber 1315DD, a self-winding movement with a remarkable 120-hour (5-day) power reserve. The movement is engineered for durability, anti-magnetism, and accuracy — and visible through the sapphire caseback, revealing a beautifully decorated rotor in solid gold, finished with Blancpain’s signature engraving. A unidirectional steel bezel fitted with a grey ceramic insert and Liquidmetal® markers reinforces the watch’s functionality as a true diving instrument. This watch is paired with a luxurious brown Barennia leather strap, lined with rubber for enhanced water resistance and long-wearing comfort. The warm tone of the strap complements the grey dial beautifully, adding a refined vintage character while maintaining sport-ready durability. With a water resistance of 300 meters, the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Jour Date 70s is a serious dive watch wrapped in a nostalgic design. It’s a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a timepiece that combines the soul of a vintage Blancpain with the performance of a contemporary luxury sports watch.