Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collection

Blancpain is collaborating with Swatch to create a playful and unexpected version of its iconic Fifty Fathoms scuba diving watch. Five Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms models celebrate the oceans that Blancpain is so deeply committed to preserving and safeguarding.

Blancpain and Swatch are teaming up for a non-limited collection of five models full of joie de vivre, colour and technology. Together, the two Swatch Group brands are diving into the five oceans of the blue planet, combining the best of both brands with innovative, bioceramic, water-resistant timepieces and a mechanical movement with a 90-hour power reserve.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms "Antarctic Ocean" - SO35S100

The two brands have joined forces to create a collection of five watches called the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collection. Each model celebrates one of the five oceans, the conservation of which is so dear to Blancpain's heart. The obvious choice for this project was the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, a watch born exactly 70 years ago and that revolutionised watchmaking by becoming the first true diver's watch.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms "Arctic Ocean" - SO35N100

These five Blancpain X Swatch models are made from bioceramic, a unique and patented blend of two-thirds ceramic and one-third biomaterials derived from castor oil. While the colours chosen for this collaboration clearly indicate that this is not a traditional Blancpain watch, all fans and enthusiasts will recognise at first glance many of the features and characteristics of the iconic Fifty Fathoms, as well as nods to the Swatch Scuba collection.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms "Atlantic Ocean" - SO35A100

The main features of the Fifty Fathoms are all present in the Swatch version: the typical case, its unidirectional rotating bezel to measure the duration of the dive as well as its self-winding movement protected from magnetic fields – in this instance the SISTEM51 equipped with the Nivachron™ antimagnetic balance spring.

For Blancpain President and CEO Marc A. Hayek, this collaboration is highly symbolic: "Without Swatch, the Swiss watch industry would simply not have survived and enjoyed such a wonderful destiny. This collection is a source of pride for me. We owed it to ourselves to work with this brand that is as much a pioneer as we are – a reality vividly proven with this collection. Swatch has brilliantly reinterpreted our iconic model, in its own way, with its own vision. As a keen diver myself, I really appreciate the attention to detail in this collection and the many references to the Fifty Fathoms. The fact that it is water-resistant to a depth of 91 metres – corresponding to exactly 50 fathoms, a nautical unit of depth – is a fantastic nod."

Blancpain President and CEO Marc A. Hayek, who himself relaunched the Fifty Fathoms in 2003, was also won over by the tribute paid to nudibranchs on the rotor of the SISTEM51 mechanical movement: "These sea animals are pure marvels of nature. With their unlikely shapes and often shimmering colours, they are an immense pleasure to observe in their element during a dive. They create a serene and calming effect. Through its Blancpain Ocean Commitment programme, Blancpain has to date co-financed more than 20 major scientific expeditions and helped to double the surface area of protected marine areas around the world.”

The new collection of five watches, featuring colours never yet seen on the original Fifty Fathoms, lends a strong playful touch to Blancpain's iconic diver's watch. Each model features the shared Blancpain X Swatch logos on the dial and crown. The straps are made from recycled fishing nets removed from the ocean floor.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms "Indian Ocean" - SO35I100

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms "Pacific Ocean" - SO35P100

For all those who want to immerse themselves in the discovery of this collection, underwater or otherwise, the watches are available from September 9 and only at selected Swatch stores worldwide. Presented in a special diving case, the watches will also be on display for a few weeks in a selection of Blancpain boutiques, but not for sale.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms - Antarctic Ocean

Celebrating one of the most extreme environments on our planet, the ANTARCTIC OCEAN model features a bicolor water contact indicator that detects the presence of water. Positioned at 6 o’clock on its cool gray gradient watch dial, this sensor is an important feature in military diving watches, and a highly sought-after detail among watch collectors.

The hour indexes, hour, and minute hands, as well as the scale on the bezel, are enriched with Grade A Super-LumiNova® for outstanding legibility in the dark. The one-direction rotating ice white-colored Bioceramic bezel, and biosourced glass are treated with an anti-scratch coating.

Equipped with a SISTEM51 movement, the back of this timepiece features the Tritoniella Belli whose mysterious shape resembles an iceberg battered by storm waves. The animal’s muted colors inspired the color of the watch’s Bioceramic case, gradient dial, and NATO strap.

Five inspirational inscriptions can be found on the back of the watch: PASSION FOR DIVING – LICENCE TO EXPLORE – OCEAN BREATH – PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE and IMMERSE YOURSELF.

The NATO strap is made of recycled fishing nets that were removed from the sea. The pin buckle and loops are made of Bioceramic material.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms - Arctic Ocean

Celebrating the icy waters of the smallest ocean on Earth, the ARCTIC OCEAN model features a special symbol on its contrasting soft beige-colored dial: a red trefoil on a yellow background with a white cross cutting through it. The words “NO RADIATIONS” placed boldly below the logo are a nod to the legendary Fifty Fathoms heritage and rich history of diver’s watches in the sixties. A coveted detail among watch collectors today, this symbol was used by Blancpain when it launched the world’s first ever diver’s watch without radium.

Its beige case and crown are made of Bioceramic material. The word “Swatch” is inscribed on the outer left side of the case. The metal dial is printed in several layers of color for a gradient effect. The hour indexes, hour, and minute hands, as well as the scale on the bezel, are enriched with Grade A Super-LumiNova® for outstanding legibility in the dark. The one-direction rotating beige-colored Bioceramic bezel, and biosourced glass are treated with an anti-scratch coating.

The SISTEM51 mechanical movement is visible thanks to a transparent sapphire glass and features an illustration of the Arctic Ocean and the Dendronotus Frondosus nudibranch in digital print.

Dendronotus Frondosus

This collection comes in exclusive colors that were inspired by the nudibranchs. Nudibranchs inhabit all five oceans and are known for their often-extraordinary colors and striking forms. Dendronotus Frondosus, which is found in the Arctic Ocean, is characterized by its soft, subtle shapes.

SISTEM51

The watches in the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collection are equipped with Swatch’s mechanical movement SISTEM51. Launched in 2013, Swatch SISTEM51 is the first and only mechanical movement whose production is entirely automated. This Swiss-made mechanism features just 51 parts including only one central screw, has a 90-hour autonomy and is fully anti-magnetic thanks to its hairspring made with Nivachron™, ensuring high precision.

In true Swatch fashion, every SISTEM51 movement is visible thanks to a transparent display back. All five watches in the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collection feature an illustration of one of the five magnificent, colorful nudibranchs found in each of the five oceans. The animals are featured in a digital print on the movement’s rotor which allows the watch to recharge automatically with a simple movement of the wrist.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms - Atlantic Ocean

The deep and intense blue shades of the ATLANTIC OCEAN model pay tribute to the stormy seas and raging waves of the Atlantic. Glaucus Atlanticus was the inspiration for the colors of its Bioceramic case, gradient dial with a date indicator between 4 and 5 o'clock and NATO strap created from recycled fishing nets.

This magnificent animal, also known as the blue dragon, can be found drifting on the surface of the Atlantic and on the back of this timepiece equipped with a SISTEM51 movement.

Glaucus Atlanticus

This collection comes in exclusive colors that were inspired by the nudibranchs. Nudibranchs inhabit all five oceans and are known for their often-extraordinary colors and striking forms. Glaucus Atlanticus, also known as the blue dragon, can be found drifting on the surface of the Atlantic.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms - Indian Ocean

With its energetic green-colored Bioceramic case, dial and NATO strap created from recycled fishing nets, the INDIAN OCEAN model evokes images of lush, dazzling water.

The contrasting colors give rise to images of coral reefs abundant with marine life. A date indicator between 4 and 5 o'clock adorns the gradient green dial. The SISTEM51 mechanical movement is seen through a transparent sapphire glass and features an illustration of the Indian Ocean and the Nembrotha Kubaryana nudibranch in digital print.

Nembrotha Kubaryana

This collection comes in exclusive colors that were inspired by the nudibranchs. Nudibranchs inhabit all five oceans and are known for their often-extraordinary colors and striking forms. The mesmerizing colors of Nembrotha Kubaryana, which can be found in the Indian Ocean, evoke images of coral reefs and dazzling waters.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms - Pacific Ocean

The PACIFIC OCEAN model is inspired by the vibrant colors of the Chromodoris Kuiteri found in the largest and deepest of the five oceans.

Featuring a bright yellow-orange Bioceramic case, NATO strap created from recycled fishing nets and black and white gradient dial, this timepiece is equipped with a date indicator between 4 and 5 o'clock and SISTEM51 movement.

Chromodoris Kuiteri

This collection comes in exclusive colors that were inspired by the nudibranchs. Nudibranchs inhabit all five oceans and are known for their often-extraordinary colors and striking forms. Bright as the sun, Chromodoris Kuiteri can be found in the clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Fifty Fathoms

Seventy years ago, an icon was born: the Fifty Fathoms. The watch that would revolutionise watchmaking by becoming the first true diver's watch was the brainchild of a passionate scuba diver, Jean-Jacques Fiechter, then co-CEO of Blancpain. A pioneer in a discipline that was still in its infancy, he understood the need to track time underwater. The tool he designed to meet his own needs immediately won unanimous approval among military and civilian divers, so much so that it became their infallible ally. By enhancing diving safety, the Fifty Fathoms contributed to the development of this sport and encouraged the discovery of the world of the oceans.

Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms & Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch

It enabled Blancpain to forge close ties with the ocean community – ties that have been strengthened over the past 70 years – and has become the catalyst for the Manufacture's commitment to ocean conservation. The year 2023, which marks the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, also resonates as a reboot of its birth through the arrival of several innovative anniversary diving watches, launched throughout the anniversary year. Like this unique collaboration with Swatch.

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Antarctic Ocean - SO35S100

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Arctic Ocean - SO35N100

Technical specifications

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms

Reference: Antarctic Ocean - SO35S100

Reference: Arctic Ocean - SO35N100

Case

Material: Bioceramic (ice-white or beige)
Diameter: 42.3 mm
Thickness: 14.4 mm
Lug-to-lug: 48.0 mm
Bezel: One-direction rotating bezel in ice-white or beige Bioceramic material with anti-scratch coating insert in grey or orange
Glass: Biosourced material treated with an anti-scratch coating
Water-resistant to 50 fathoms (91 m / 300 ft /9 bar)

Dial and hands

Light grey dial with gradient effect, with a water contact indicator
Beige dial with gradient effect, No-Radiation logo
Hands, hour markers, 60 minutes diving scale: Grade A Super-LumiNova®

Movement

SISTEM51 mechanical movement
Automatic winding
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Power reserve of 90 hours

Functions/Indications

Hours, minutes, seconds
60 minutes diving scale

Strap and buckle

NATO strap made from recycled fishing nets removed from the sea
Strap colours matching the case

MSRP

EUR 390
USD 400

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Atlantic Ocean - SO35A100

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Indian Ocean - SO35I100

Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pacific Ocean - SO35P100