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Titanium, Tides, and Time Travel - Blancpain's Newest Fifty Fathoms

3/7/2025

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​Blancpain’s (blancpain.com) Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV is more than a dive watch—it’s a commitment to ocean conservation. Limited to just 100 pieces, this latest release in the Ocean Commitment series helps fund the new Blancpain x Sulubaaï marine research center in the Philippines, with €1,000 from each sale supporting marine research and protection.
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Continuing its legacy since creating the first modern dive watch in 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms merges technical excellence with environmental stewardship to create one of the finest dive watches in the market. The 45mm grade 23 titanium case ensures durability while maintaining an ultra-lightweight feel. It features a helium escape valve, a unidirectional ceramic bezel, and an ultra-legible dial with luminescent appliques for optimal underwater readability.
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​Powering the watch is the caliber 1315A, an automatic movement with a five-day power reserve and an anti-magnetic silicon balance spring for exceptional precision. The sapphire case back reveals an 18k gold oscillating weight engraved with the blue BOC logo.

Beyond its technical prowess, the BOC IV supports marine conservation through the Sea Academy program, establishing protected areas around Pangatalan Island and Shark Fin Bay. Each watch comes in a Pelicase™ box with a donation certificate and an exclusive numbered photograph by award-winning underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta.
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Owners of this timepiece also join the Blancpain Ocean Commitment Circle, a community dedicated to preserving the seas. With only 100 available, this watch represents a rare chance to own a piece of Blancpain’s legacy while contributing to ocean conservation.
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