Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph 5200-1110-70B

This watch is the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph, introduced in 2015. It represents the modern interpretation of the Bathyscaphe, a sub-line first released in the 1950s as a more civilian-sized counterpart to the main Fifty Fathoms. This model’s significance lies in its advanced movement, the Caliber F385. It is a high-frequency integrated chronograph beating at 5Hz (36,000 vph), allowing for 1/10th of a second precision. It features a flyback function, column-wheel architecture, a vertical clutch for a smooth start, and a silicon balance spring for anti-magnetism. Aesthetically, it retains the vintage Bathyscaphe’s sharp, angular case design, slim bezel profile with a ceramic insert and Liquidmetal™ markers, and utilitarian hands. This reference features a meteor grey dial and a stainless steel bracelet, presenting a modern, technical, and versatile luxury dive chronograph.