Offering my Blancpain Bathyscaphe 43mm in steel with gray dial – in my opinion, the ultimate, modern and accessible Fifty Fathoms. This is an early production example with a serial number under 50 (one of the first sold!), and it’s in outstanding condition overall. I LOVE this watch. Only selling since I replaced with a grail that fills a very similar spot in my collection and to free up some capital after that purchase. Make sure you check out Hafiz’s excellent video on this model: https://youtu.be/AojpjtjlxeM - Case size: 43mm - Material: Stainless steel case, ceramic bezel, display caseback - Movement: Blancpain in-house caliber 1315 with a 5-day automatic movement, including hand finishing - Timestamp + Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/yzZKtAQ Includes: Full box and papers (note outer cardboard box and included travel case/display lining have seen better days), Chrono24 authentication from August 2024 Condition and Disclosures: - Watch is in excellent, near-mint condition overall - New-ish Blancpain 23mm sailcloth (purchased at the boutique for $300 – worn fewer than 20 times) - A few very light hairlines or strap change marks visible under direct light, consistent with careful wear (honestly, must have sat in a drawer for 10+ years based on condition) - Movement winds smoothly and keeps excellent time - Only issue: Bezel spring is broken or misaligned — bezel rotates in both directions without standard “click” feedback. It is not loose, but does not function normally. NYC boutique confirmed it can be repaired for free and they will send for no cost to Blancpain’s NJ service center, with turnaround time of 1–3 months. Ideal buyer is looking for a deal on an early, collectible serial number and likely fine sending it in and waiting a bit for bezel fix. Terms: - Price: $6,200 via bank wire, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal F&F with strong references - Free fully insured overnight UPS shipping within the USA - No trades at this time - No warranty; sold as-is. All sales final unless misrepresented or lost in transit - Local meet-up in NYC possible with references Feel free to reach out with any questions or for additional video or photos, Facetime, etc. I’m happy to work with serious buyers and answer anything you’d like to know.