Fifty Fathoms Tech 5029
Depth-tested. Street-approved.
Lifestyle-ready.
The Fifty Fathoms Tech 45 mm debuts in the permanent collection, with a new interchangeable strap system, expanding its technical repertoire with bold rubber options in classic black, white or vivid orange. These vibrant colors inject a fresh, lifestyle-driven twist into the iconic diver’s instrument, while preserving all its exceptional tool-watch features.
Color, too, is making waves.
Beyond classic black rubber, Blancpain is releasing two new summer-ready hues: a crisp white and a vibrant orange. The latter isn’t just an aesthetic flourish; it matches the Tech’s orange central seconds hand and TECH inscription on the dial, proving that even the most serious diving instruments can embrace personality and fun.
With its new quick-release interchangeable strap system, it gains polyvalence, transitioning effortlessly from the underwater world to everyday life — even the most formal occasions. Technical, contemporary and adaptable, this new timepiece extends the spirit of the Fifty Fathoms Tech well beyond ocean depths. The watch comes with two straps of your choice from three available colours, with the option of acquiring the third one separately.
Originally conceived as a serious tool watch and diving instrument, the Fifty Fathoms has long been the choice of professional divers, explorers, and underwater photographers.
The Tech variant, housed in Grade 23 brushed titanium, embodies that legacy with a bold 45 mm case diameter, a helium escape valve, and a unidirectional 120-click ceramic bezel optimized for use with gloved hands. Its absolute black dial absorbs up to 97% of light, an impressive feat ensuring maximum legibility in murky depths or low-light conditions, while creating a striking contrast with the luminescent block-shaped appliques.
Powering the watch is the automatic calibre 1315A, a 4 Hz movement widely respected among collectors for its robust 120-hour power reserve, precision timekeeping, and beautifully finished architecture. The sapphire case-back offers a view of the movement’s decorations, underscoring Blancpain’s dedication to Haute Horlogerie even in the Maison’s most utilitarian creations.
Interview with Super Niche watch collectors
How do you define luxury in 2025?
Rashawn: For me, it’s about connection. The story behind the object. The people you meet through it. Not just prestige.
Perri: And craftsmanship. Always. But luxury today also means transparency, culture, and even a sense of purpose. It’s no longer only about exclusivity, it’s about meaning.
If you had to describe this moment in one phrase, what would it be?
Perri: Old school meets new cool.
Rashawn: Legacy, remixed.