BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS AUTOMATIQUE TITANIUM 5015-12B40-98B

The Original Modern Dive Watch, Reimagined for Today

Few dive watches can legitimately claim to have shaped the category the way the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms has. Originally introduced in 1953, it helped establish many of the design principles still found on modern dive watches today. This contemporary Fifty Fathoms Automatique honors that legacy while pairing it with thoroughly modern engineering, featuring a lightweight titanium case, rich blue dial, sapphire bezel, and Blancpain's exceptional in-house Caliber 1315.

This 2024 example represents one of the strongest everyday configurations in the collection. The titanium construction keeps the substantial 45-millimeter case remarkably comfortable on the wrist, while the blue dial and sapphire bezel add a level of refinement that separates it from many purpose-built dive watches. It is a watch equally at home beneath a cuff or accompanying a weekend adventure, offering genuine capability without sacrificing elegance.

At A Glance

·         Reference: 5015-12B40-98B

·         Case Size: 45 millimeter

·         Movement: Blancpain Caliber 1315 automatic

·         Case Material: Titanium

·         Bracelet: Titanium bracelet

·         Dial: Blue

·         Crystal: Sapphire

·         Water Resistance: 300 meters

·         Power Reserve: 120 hours

·         Card Date: 2024

·         Condition: Excellent overall condition

Condition

The watch is running well and remains in excellent overall condition with little to no visible wear. The crystal is clean and free of notable imperfections, while the case, bezel, bracelet, and clasp all present beautifully with no major concerns to note.

Please review the photos carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the watch.

Included With Watch

Included with the watch are the outer box, inner hardshell case, travel roll, manual, manual holder, leather folio, and warranty card.

Why We Like It

The Fifty Fathoms occupies a unique place in modern watchmaking because it delivers far more than historical significance. While many heritage-inspired dive watches rely primarily on nostalgia, Blancpain continues to evolve the Fifty Fathoms into one of the most technically accomplished luxury dive watches available today. The in-house Caliber 1315, with its impressive 120-hour power reserve, is widely regarded as one of the strongest automatic dive watch movements in the industry, combining long autonomy, robust construction, and excellent everyday reliability.

What really sets this reference apart, however, is its personality. The titanium construction dramatically improves comfort compared to similarly sized steel dive watches, while the blue dial and sapphire bezel create a richer, more refined aesthetic than many of its competitors. For buyers considering icons like the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster, or Blancpain's own Bathyscaphe, the Fifty Fathoms offers something refreshingly different—genuine history, outstanding mechanics, and a level of exclusivity that remains surprisingly uncommon on the wrist.

Full Specifications

·         Reference Number: 5015-12B40-98B

·         Model: Fifty Fathoms Automatique

·         MSRP: $24,300

·         Movement: Blancpain Caliber 1315

·         Case Material: Titanium

·         Case Size: 45 millimeter

·         Water Resistance: 300 meters

·         Power Reserve: 120 hours

·         Dial: Blue

·         Bracelet: Titanium bracelet

·         Card Date: 2024

·         Location: Fort Worth, Texas

The Arieli Collection Difference

Every watch we offer is carefully inspected and accurately represented, with clear communication and a collector-first approach from start to finish. We offer fully insured overnight shipping within the United States, approved international delivery, and are always happy to provide additional photos or videos upon request.

Trades are welcome, and any watch no longer covered by the manufacturer's warranty include our 12-month in-house mechanical warranty covering the movement and mechanical function of the watch under normal use.