Blancpain X Fathoms (Second Look, Full Specs/Breakdown)

Blancpain X Fathoms, continued. See the dial schematic below for a full breakdown on the watch. Very cool looking, very cool functionality, and looks great. Though in the real world I really wonder about that 55mm case size overwhelming! Also, no word yet on price or volume.

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Related posts:

  • Blancpain X Fathoms Dive Watch (First Look)
  • Blancpain 500 Fathoms Cannes 2009 Limited Edition
  • Blancpain X Fathoms (Spy Shots)


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