Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II

Quick specs Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II (BOC II)
Price: $ 20,100 | € 18.760 | CHF 18’800 | approx. £ 14,230
Size: 43.6 mm
Reference: 5200-0310-G52A

This Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II (or a little bit shorter: the BOC II from Blancpain) has not only a very long name, it also has a special case. It is made from ceramic, which is not very rare, but its color is quite unique. It’s matt dark blue and it has a satin-brushed finish. Together with the meteor grey dial with sunray pattern it looks just cool.

Blancpain uses ceramic for cases on more models. Within the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe collection there are two models with a ceramic case. One with a dark grey ceramic case and blue dial or dark grey dial. And one with a black ceramic case and black dial. This new blue-cased model is limited to 250 pieces and there is a special story behind it.

If you buy a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II 1,000 euros will be donated for a good cause

From each piece sold, Blancpain donates 1,000 euros to support oceanographic research. So, when the model is sold out, 250,000 euros will be contributed in support of the oceans. Buyers of the watch become a privileged activist and member, and support Blancpain in its endeavors to ensure the preservation of the oceans. Aside from an invitation to join the circle, all purchasers receive an exclusive copy of a new book. It is entitled “Hans Hass, Awakening to a New World”, the number of which will correspond to the serial number of the watch.

The case is 43.6 millimeters and houses Blancpain’s chronograph flyback movement, caliber F385. It is developed in-house and uses a column-wheel mechanism. It beats at a high 36,000 vibrations per hour to be able to measure 1/10th of a second. The 18K gold rotor has a blue color as well and an image of the globe with all oceans in blue.