No Quartz Since 1735
Blancpain's founding in 1735 makes it one of the oldest watchmaking names in existence, though the modern brand was revived by Jean-Claude Biver in 1983 with a powerful statement: Blancpain would never make a quartz watch. The Fifty Fathoms (1953) is the original modern dive watch — predating the Rolex Submariner — commissioned by Captain Robert Maloubier for French Navy combat swimmers. The Villeret line represents classical haute horology with some of the most refined complications available. Blancpain movements feature meticulous hand-decoration visible through display casebacks. The brand's annual production remains deliberately limited, and its connection to ocean conservation through the Blancpain Ocean Commitment adds purpose to prestige.
Fifty Fathoms — the original modern dive watch (1953). Jean-Claude Biver revived the brand with a 'no quartz' commitment (1983). Blancpain Ocean Commitment conservation program.
Villeret Ultraplate Rose Gold
6654-3613-55B
$19KFifty Fathoms Black Ceramic
5015-12B40-O52A
$17KVilleret Quantième Complet GMT
6263-1127-55A
$17KFifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph
5200-0153-B52A
$17KFifty Fathoms Automatique
5015-1130-52A
$15KFifty Fathoms Green
5015-11C30-52A
$15KEvery reference WristWorth tracks for Blancpain, grouped by model.
The Vault catalogues 14 Blancpain references across 14 model lines, each with full specifications and a value estimate where market data exists.
Catalogued Blancpain references span roughly $395 to $18,900, based on current market estimates and retail prices.
Blancpain was founded in 1735 and is based in Switzerland.
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