Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Strap there is no denying the

there is no denying the simple sporting appeal of these chronographs

This little beauty

the L4750 contained no magnets

the Rolex Submariner ref

and beautiful original dial

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Strap there is no denying theAlongside the Rolex Submariner and DOXA Sub 300 Series, the Fifty Fathoms is without question one of the most important dive watch designs in history. Indeed, it's often credited with being the first purpose built timepiece with sub aquatic usage in mind. Designed by nagueur de combat (or combat swimmer) Captain Bob Maloubier, who sketched it with a pen and paper, the idea was first sent to retailer LIP. But LIP dismissed the idea as a "portable clock