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More an instrument than a watch: the Blancpain X-Fathoms
Sep 18, 2017,10:28 AM
I am still very happy my wristshot of this watch has made a successful performance in last weekends wrist scan π
So let me share many more photos of this impressive timepiece and diving instrument.
Thanks to the Blancpain Boutique in Munich I had the chance to see the X-Fathoms in the metal for the first time, and I used those 24 hours wisely to capture it in photos, some of those being factual, some sensual (I hope π¬).
I'll start with the factual ones of this 56mm titanium watch:
As you can see, the case does not have lugs, it is embedded in an extremly comfortable and quite complicated rubber strap. This strap has undoubtedly received a lot of thought by Blancpain, since it wraps around your wrist, even down to a wrist size of approximately 16cm. And the clasp is the perfect round-up for the entire appearance:
Now, let's get a bit more colourful π...
As you can see from those mediocre lume shots, all indications are easily visible, which is a minimum requirement for a professional dive watch. And the intensity of the lume is insane π
Finally, let me add some of those shots which - I hope - are revealing the sensual side of this amazing timepiece. You have seen the first one in last weekends wrist scan, but there are so many more I like to with you... hopefully you enjoy the most of them βΊοΈ
Here we go:
I'll close this report with what I personally took from my day with the X-Fathoms:
It is not a watch you can really wear outdoors other than for it's original pupose, using it as a dive intrument. And it is very very large.
But I love it! Actually, I started to miss it badly the moment it was picked up for its journey home to Munich. Really badly π₯
Blancpain has done an exceptional job in creating a watch that gets as close to the essence of diving as the original Fifty Fathoms did in 1953. A true masterpiece π€
I'll leave you with a few colour-realistic wristshots, hope you enjoyed the photo journey!
Cheers
Henrik