Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5008D-1130-B64A

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda, a limited edition of 500 pieces, was released in 2019. This watch is a tribute to a rare civilian Fifty Fathoms model from the late 1960s, which was distributed in Germany by a diving equipment company called Barakuda. The model’s historical significance and unique design make it highly collectible. Its most defining feature is its dial, which has large, rectangular hour markers with a distinctive red and white two-tone pattern, finished with “old radium” style Super-LumiNova for a vintage look. The modern tribute is housed in the 40.3mm stainless steel case and powered by the caliber 1151, which has a 100-hour power reserve. It is typically paired with a tropic-style rubber strap, completing the vintage-inspired aesthetic.