Blancpain plays the long game

In the 1950s, Blancpain took to the sky with the Air Command and plunged deep into the ocean with the Fifty Fathoms, which included the smaller Bathyscaphe suitable for everyday wear.

Over the years, the Swiss watchmaker constantly added new members to both collections.

The 43mm Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet has been reworked in a red gold case with a blue-gradient dial while the new grade 23 titanium version charms in subtle shades of grey with a…