Reputation

Fifty Fathoms soon earned a reputation for reliability and sturdiness among the special forces of several different
countries. It was adopted by specialists in the field of ocean exploration including the famous French Navy’s GERS (Groupe d’Etudes et de Recherches Sous-Marines, or Under-water research group). It also accompanied the crew of Jacques Cousteau and Louis Malle during the shooting of the "World of Silence" movie.

In 1997, Blancpain increased the water resistance of the Fifty Fathoms to a depth of 300 metres, and in 2003, the Manufacture celebrated the 50th anniversary of this legendary model by issuing a limited edition with a new black sapphire scratchproof bezel.