The Fifty Fathoms History | Part One

The Fifty Fathoms History | Part One - Blancpain

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3 жыл бұрын

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Narrated by Emmy Award Winner Peter Coyote, the film recounts the most important events in the creation and evolution over seven decades of this iconic watch through first hand interviews with Jean-Jacques Fiechter, its inventor; Robert "Bob" Maloubier, OBE, who oversaw the French Navy’s adoption of the Fifty Fathoms as its dive watch; and Marc A. Hayek, Blancpain’s President & CEO, who revived the Fifty Fathoms.
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@johnmonachelli5256 8 ай бұрын

Never thought a piece on watches could bring a tear to the eye. Long live Blancpain

@tomskimcdouglegaming806 3 ай бұрын

That's how they separate fools from their cash.

@abishev 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard the story many times, from intermediaries and watch historians. But to hear it from the man himself and see the undiminished passion in his eyes was truly remarkable. Thank you Blancpain, for sharing these unique shots of the legend himself. May his legacy live on.

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very kind message. Authenticity is part of the DNA of Mr. Fiechter and obviously Blancpain

@lettuce1305 3 жыл бұрын

Blancpain is so underrated. Proud owner of the FF Bathyscaphe, to me any Fifty Fathoms is the true haute horology diver.

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind message

@user-bj9kf3rm2u 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you as I am also a proud owner of Bathyscaphe~~~

@antonhallergren588 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-bj9kf3rm2u it is a gorgeous watch. I was looking at Rolex but yeah I saw the fifty fathoms and have not considered buying Rolex divers after

@pipermaru2011 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic. And the addition of Peter Coyote as narrator was a nice touch. 👍

@saymyname218 3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't seen a Peter Coyote movie called "Bitter Moon," watch it. (It's awesome)

@chawenhalo0089 3 жыл бұрын

I wish more brands did this. Wonderful testimony. Too few people know that it was Blancpain and Omega who created the first dedicated dive watches. They wrongly associate the Submariner...

@molfar9049 3 жыл бұрын

Rolex is very good at marketing.

@felixmarks9352 3 жыл бұрын

Blancpain show rolex how to made unidirectal ring/bezel because rolex dont know how to produce it...

@antonhallergren588 2 жыл бұрын

@@molfar9049 yes but for us in the know it's kinda good because it keeps other watches that are far greater than Rolex from going up in price. I don't care for brand as long as it's a reputable high quality one and that often saves me alot of money.

@scotie690 3 жыл бұрын

I’m lucky enough of owning an FF since 2009. I have the vast majority of competitors also on my collection, but I got a say that the Blancpain is my absolute favorite. I thought I knew all about it’s story and history, but learn a lot on this amazing video. Thank you.

@jameshoward9700 Жыл бұрын

A first-rate documentary elucidating the obscure history of this revolutionary watch. Mr Kingston's work to interview the key players and draw together the desperate strands of this story has been so worthwhile, both for its narrative impact and historical record. That Blancpain have supported and produced this classy endeavour is testament to their values and that of their parent organisation. Both the production and ethos of the work chime perfectly with the brand's values and the Fifty Fathoms watch - deeply thought.

@TheSilentsniper1973 3 күн бұрын

The most beautiful watch ever made

@carlhaluss 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for beautifully narrated Blancpain history. With excerpts from the inventor himself. An absolutely amazing piece of history. It makes me want to go out and source a Fifty Fathoms for myself. Coincidentally, watching this video is exactly the time I am looking for a high end diver!

@user-qp8jk5dj2e 8 ай бұрын

1735 year is fake, manufacture is fake etc...

@rollotomassi7437 3 жыл бұрын

The Blancpain FF would out sell every sport diving watch on earth if they would make it 40mm - 42mm. The size is just to big for the average buyer or watch enthusiast.

@juniorjohnson5961 8 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of the 4 o clock date . 40 or 42 mm no date it would sell very well .

@markbyrum4743 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent watch, story, and video. Keep at it!

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@quiterioalbertobaezbenitez5739 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for bringing this golden piece of horology history.

@finessshooter2095 2 жыл бұрын

Hjjhjjnnh

@finessshooter2095 2 жыл бұрын

Hujhhh

@Guaporean 2 жыл бұрын

Love the watch with such rich heritage and history! Thank you for this video

@gregorypaulbox3035 3 жыл бұрын

It's a fabulous history made all the better by a wonderful film and Peter Coyote's narration.

@ursbachmann5362 3 жыл бұрын

What an interesting post highlighting the history of Blancpain and Swiss watch history and with Mr. Fiechter himself, just impressive! Thank you very much for this historical contribution!

@BenTramer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you, BlancpaiN.

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@juniorjohnson5961 3 жыл бұрын

The best video of the Fifty Fathoms I've ever seen Bravo !!

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind message

@minusED 3 жыл бұрын

Warm and touching! Thank you - proudly wearing both FF and FFB, exceptional pieces!

@tychovanvugt5531 3 жыл бұрын

Great production quality!

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chrisb5986 3 жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic documentary. The FF just went up my list.

@WatchAdvisor 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and interesting video! BRAVO! I just linked and recommended it through the WatchAdvisor community section with to our 42.000 subscribers...

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your nice message and for sharing the documentary to your watch advisor community

@WatchAdvisor 3 жыл бұрын

@@blancpain My pleasure! 😉

@claudechamouni97 3 жыл бұрын

Histoire extraordinaire, merci à Blancpain pour son implication dans le monde de la plongée.

@cdm386 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a truly amazing timepiece. Just wish it was smaller.

@pierre-andreliagre1762 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, just excellent thank you.

@grale78 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow!

@GuardedCrown 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully educational!

@jgc3434 3 жыл бұрын

This is awsome 👍👍

@dop5 Жыл бұрын

Très très intéressant. Merci pour la super vidéo/reportage.

@patrickblume7066 2 жыл бұрын

What a great Story! What a great watch! Created for the Eternity……

@lukedef1736 3 жыл бұрын

Dam it!! Now I need a Fifty Fathoms😆

@nicefellatv7394 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@morgan.enfield Жыл бұрын

Respect monsieur Fiechter, vous êtes une légende et un exemple. Mon souhait : que Blancpain réédite en série non limitée le modèle original de 1953 en 40mm.

@blancpain Жыл бұрын

Merci d'avoir regardé

@julesdiamond601 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@echochambers8418 2 жыл бұрын

@22:19…That Price,$55.50(With Strap).The story is awesome.I have a no date from the “other”Company,but the 50 Fathoms is my favorite Dive Watch.

@ursusmaritimus2224 2 жыл бұрын

Spero che un giorno potrò acquistare questo pezzo di storia dell'orologeria che amo da quando ero ragazzino...

@calsurflance5598 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Fantastic history of a legendary timepiece! When the head of a company has a problem and throws himself into finding a solution, great things happen. Well done all!

@andrewmain8022 3 жыл бұрын

A truly fascinating story straight from the horse's mouth. Such a nice man, I really liked the bit about the american jewels, typical Diver's solution to an admin problem. Also a special interest for me as I was a diver in the Navy.

@larsstougaard7097 3 жыл бұрын

I love vintage watches, I would wear every Fifty they made back then.

@lixinchen8415 3 жыл бұрын

purchased my very first Fifty Pathom last month. Love it!

@terrysky83 Жыл бұрын

After watching this in literally lusting the fifty fathoms

@joseevelioromeroramirez993 Жыл бұрын

Simplemente, una historia sorprendente.

@quentin7654 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour cette belle vidéo avec des explications des deux grands acteurs de cette montre mythique. Merci également pour ces superbes illustrations bravo aux archivistes de votre maison. Merci de continuer à nous faire rêver.

@johndeorian6654 9 ай бұрын

This is so cool.

@blancpain 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MrGeirSteinar 3 жыл бұрын

Great, great stuff, would love to own one some day.

@bobkin611 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. Just wish they didn't cost 50k. Would love to own a quality watch like this

@rbcroosendaal7381 8 ай бұрын

La nouvelle Blancpain X Swatch océan Indien est sublimissime ❤

@rbaron721 8 ай бұрын

Amazing. I love this. Too bad you’re about to screw up your entire legacy with the swatch collaboration

@robertsullivan4773 2 жыл бұрын

Great I buy a Ceramic Bathyscaphe in Blue and now you tell me I bought a girls watch :))))) Thanks a lot. I love it by the way.

@antonhallergren588 2 жыл бұрын

I totally also rock girls watches all the time if 39 mm is a women's size. Love them just as much as my 35 mm dress watch from the 80s and my big 45 mm watches. Great choice of watch btw it's totally gorgeous.

@phmwu7368 3 жыл бұрын

Literature tip: " Fifty Fathoms - The Dive and Watch History 1953-2013 " ( 476 pages hardcover Edited by Dietmar Fuchs - Authors Stephan Ciejka and Jeffrey Kingston )

@WatchAdvisor 3 жыл бұрын

That's in fact a VERY GOOD book!

@user-uv7oy7yh1s 3 жыл бұрын

I was more surprised by the underwater shooting.

@larsstougaard7097 3 жыл бұрын

🐳🐋🐬🐟🐠🐡

@ber1285 Жыл бұрын

I need one

@federicopedata2950 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video.. just a curiosity: The watchmaker explains very well that in fifty fathoms watches the gasket is on the tube of the crown, I wonder why in the bathyscaphe that I own there is no gasket. seems to be a good thing to increase the water resistance so why not?

@joseevelioromeroramirez993 Жыл бұрын

Me gustó.....

@chrisk7873 3 жыл бұрын

I was always wonder why Blancpain is so underrated same as Breguet almost like dead brands no comercials nothing...maybe becouse swatch group?

@felixmarks9352 3 жыл бұрын

Rolex is cheap timepice..look for exc Rolex Daytona : lugs on chronograph side are thiner and short than left side..simetric is like cartier crash..and people pay this,big designe ugly error ..but people buy rolex because they mean to impress cousin’s and friends with that..only because of that.. You can’t compare Blancpain high end manufacture with rolex charity fondation ..Rolex slow production of sports models because they are overpriced on grey market and rolex key people dont want that,only because of that,they made million timepices on year and weithlist is only story...autorized rolex dealer in USA sold rolex timepices under desk for bigger price and they must go on court 20 years of prison is in the game,rolex dont want more situation’s like this.. In every way for all life timepice I will before choose Blancpain...Its quality and bether,made with attention and care,look for exc Blancpain movements have secure date I dont know who else have this,they are nice finish,antimagnetic with long power reserve,and rotors are most beautiful in industry..

@georgiosm.1628 8 ай бұрын

German BUND Blancpain ff used VoN Buren watch cases, 1521 ref.

@tantakian 3 жыл бұрын

Est-ce qu'il ya la version française? J'aimerai entrendre l'original.

@blancpain 3 жыл бұрын

Vous pouvez voir la version sous titrées Française : www.blancpain.com/fr/fifty-fathoms-collection/history/no-rad-2021

@patriciaweber4840 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis how can I tell you much you are loved and missed. I'm going to meet you someday in heaven. You are so missed and loved. God watch over you.❤️💕💕💕💕

@TheSilentsniper1973 8 ай бұрын

Wet dream for watch loves

@nhanhuynh4688 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@markcoffman494 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s just notice the price of the watch back in the day at...22:20...$55.50 with strap.🤯

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 3 жыл бұрын

Did the original have "Blancpain" written on the side of the case in the same way today's Fifty Fathoms does? If not, why this design choice? It's a bone of contention for many concerning this otherwise amazing timepiece.