Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5054-1210-98S

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Quantième Complet, ref. 5054-1210-98S, is a paradigm of haute horlogerie meeting robust utility. Launched in 2022, its significance lies in successfully housing Blancpain’s signature complete calendar and moonphase complication within the rugged, 300-meter water-resistant case of the Fifty Fathoms. Historically, such complications were reserved for delicate dress watches. This model represents a modern “go-anywhere, do-anything” approach to high watchmaking. The watch is crafted from satin-brushed Grade 23 titanium, making the large 45mm case surprisingly light and comfortable. It features a sunburst anthracite dial with day and month apertures below 12 o’clock, a moonphase indicator at 6 o’clock, and a date track on the dial’s periphery indicated by a serpentine hand. The watch is powered by the self-winding Caliber 6654.P.4, which boasts a 72-hour power reserve. A key innovation is Blancpain’s patented under-lug correctors, which allow the calendar indications to be set with a finger press rather than a tool, preserving the clean lines of the case. The “98S” suffix denotes that this reference is fitted with a matching satin-brushed titanium bracelet, completing the full metal, technical aesthetic.