Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III Full Set

The third Ocean Commitment model from Blancpain and the first in the Fifty Fathoms case. Limited to just 250 pieces supporting Ocean Commitment which raises awareness and funds for marine conservation, with 1,000 Euros from each watch sold going directly to the program. Set in a very wearable 40 mm satin finished stainless steel case with a striking sunburst blue dial featuring the dramatically classic and utilitarian lume plots and Fifty Fathoms signature handset.  Finishing off the package is a domed sapphire bezel featuring luminescent markings making for a very fun, playful, legible, and unique bakelite style appearance.  

This particular offering comes as a very complete set including service record, extra straps and all the hang tags, papers, certificates, and of course, diver’s log book.

Reference: Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III Ref. 5008 11B40 NAOA

Case: The 40.3 x 45.5 x 13.2 mm satin finished stainless steel case is in excellent condition throughout as photographed. The case is such an optical illusion, it is chunky, funky, pure tool, but sits perfectly, even on my smaller wrist. I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable, easy to wear, and fun it is on wrist and it would make one hell of a boat, beach, pool, or pool side companion.

Dial: The sunburst blue dial is stunning, warm, rich, saturated, yet fun. The Ocean Commitment logo adds a bit of vintage dive watch charm to the brilliant and dynamic dial. The domed and lume filled sapphire bezel adds vintage charm and character.

Movement: The caliber 1151 automatic movement features 100 hours of power reserve and is winding, setting, and running smoothly at approximately +2 s/d, averaged across 6 positions.

Strap: The watch is presented on its original sail cloth navy strap with signed buckle. A black and navy fabric strap, extra signed, buckle as well as a Barton Bands blue rubber strap are included.

Includes: Outer box, inner Pelican case, inner travel roll, Diver’s Logbook, manual, registration papers, card indicating July 2018 date of sale, manual, service receipt from 2023, service card and pressure test completion in 2023, hang tags, and extra straps.