Born of a legend and reborn in steel, the Fifty Fathoms Automatique 42mm makes a triumphant entry into Blancpain’s permanent collection—an emblem of underwater elegance now more enduring than ever. With its genesis traced to the historic 1953 original, this stainless steel marvel pays homage to a watchmaking icon that revolutionized the dive watch genre. Its debut follows the rapturously received Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 and the titanium and red gold editions of 2023, cementing its status as a contemporary classic.

Reimagined for 2024, this 42mm masterpiece is a study in harmonious proportion and gleaming modernity. Forged in polished stainless steel, the case captures the light with a dazzling brilliance, adding a radiant twist to its rugged heritage. The sunburst black dial, set ablaze with oversized luminescent indexes, evokes the depth and clarity of the ocean at midnight. Surrounding it, a unidirectional black bezel—adorned with a domed sapphire insert—amplifies the piece’s glossy sophistication.

Whether paired with a meticulously finished stainless steel bracelet or a vintage-chic Tropic rubber strap, secured by a pin buckle or a sleek deployant clasp, this watch is poised for both deep-sea expeditions and refined urban escapades. This is the Fifty Fathoms as never seen before—rooted in history, redefined for now.