Founded by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in 1735, Blancpain is considered the oldest watchmaker in the world and hailed by many watch connoisseurs as the finest.

Among its many achievements is the creation of one of the most complicated mechanical watches in the world, Blancpain 1735. Blancpain is also renowned for creating the Fifty-Fathoms watch (circa 1953), a diving watch chosen by the US Navy and Jacques-Yves Cousteau for his award-winning film, The World of Silence.

After more than half a century, the Fifty-Fathoms continues to be one of the most sought-after diving watches ever. Though the recent variations of the model released revolve around a similar design, the boldest one that has been launched is the Fifty Fathoms Sport “Dark Knight” (5015-11C30-52). The Dark Knight comes in an all black facade oozing with testosterone in a 45-mm steel case with black DLC-coating (Diamond Like Carbon). DLC is a combination of the properties of diamantine carbon and graphite. It boasts of several qualities that make it resistant to wear and tear, corrosion, friction, and proven to have flexible hardness. The unidirectional bezel is made of black sapphire crystal with luminous 60-minute scale beneath.

The Fifty Fathoms Dark Knight is powered by the Blancpain 1315 automatic movement with a 120-hour power reserve. The mechanism is visible in a sapphire crystal case back with shell rotor. Meanwhile, the black dial is simple with luminous blackened hour markers and date indicator between the 4 and 5 o’ clock position. Its rugged and masculine appearance is further enhanced by the black sail canvas strap.

There is no doubt that the Fifty Fathoms will remain to be one of the more popular models of Blancpain which will continue to evolve every year as watch connoisseurs await the innovation and ingenuity that the brand will infuse while retaining the traditions that have made it a legend in the world of horology.

For over 250 years Blancpain has been developing and manufacturing high class Swiss Watches that have been tested and proved to encompass time and space. That is why every Blancpain watch is embedded with rich heritage and tradition that is passed on to future generations of watch connoisseurs. As time passes by, Blancpain never ceases to create avant-garde styles that will match the taste of the modern times. Thus the release of the Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph proved that Blancpain has evolved not only into better watch making techniques but also adapted to the trends of sport utility watches

The Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph with reference number 5785F.11D03.63 is made up of brushed steel with Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating that matches perfectly with its carbon fiber dial. The Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph is the first among Blancpain chronographs to utilize a tachymeter scale. The sporty appearance of the Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph is further enhanced by its stealthy black design. The monotony is broken by its illuminated orange roman Arabic numeral hour indicators and rotating bezel that are also matched with the orange stitches on its stealthy black strap.

This Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph houses a self-winding F185 movement that is comprised of 308 handmade components that were perfected by the tradition and expertise of Blancpain watchmakers. This Caliber F185 when fully wound, will be able to run for approximately 40 hours. Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph is boasting a flyback function that allows non-stop rapid timing sequences. The chronograph function has a 12 & 30 minute hour counter and a continuously running small second display.

A perfectly crafted mechanical interior is not the only reason why the Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph with reference number 5785F.11D03.63 should be an essential-watch for any serious watch aficionado’s collection. The mixture of both magnificent engineering and work of art makes the Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph an astonishing luxury piece for any lucky owner’s wrist.