Sparingly worn (occasional weekend wear and evenings out only) but without doubt the build quality on this is the best I’ve ever owned and ideally I’d prefer to keep, but needs must - due to events over the festive period I’m in need of funds to pay an unexpected and almost unbelievably large veterinary bill for our cat. Model: 5000-1110-B52A Originally supplied January 2017 and still under manufacturers 2yr warranty until 2019. Purchased from Tim at http://www.watches.co.uk in July 2017 My photos, maybe dont do this complete justice, so here's links to a couple of reviews: https://www.watchtime.com/wristwatc...athyscaphe-celebrates-60-years-fifty-fathoms/ https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-review A stunning watch containing the amazing Blancpain 1315 movement. With a 5 day reserve it performs consistently well within COSC. I set this on Christmas Eve and it’s now 10 seconds slow – worn on wrist for 5 days total and on watch winder for remainder. - 300m water resistant satin-brushed case with nicely faceted lugs and display back - Gorgeous movement: 35 jewels, Glucydur free sprung balance with gold regulation screws and silicon spring. Nice brushing, chamfered edges to bridges and 18k gold rotor - Fabulous Meteor Grey sunburst brushed dial changes from mid grey to black depending on the light and comes with applied white gold, luminova-filled markers. Excellent lume persistence. “Liquidmetal” ceramic bezel - Complete with the ultra-comfortable Sailcloth strap (medium size). Anyone who’s had a Blancpain strap will attest that there are none better. Being VERY picky there is some minor wear to edges on the “tail” half (to be expected from the sharp edged Blancpain buckle) but in no way needs replacement. Fits my 6.75 wrist fine on the second to last hole it’ll go down a bit smaller and maybe up to 7.5(?) comfortably. I was convinced from the specs that this wouldn’t fit on my 6.75 wrist until I actually tried it on. Due to the short, well-shaped lugs it’s on the limit but definitely not oversize on me. For full disclosure, it’s been back to Blancpain under warranty for bezel alignment and has had a new bezel/spring/catch fitted for that and they also fixed a crown adjustment issue that was affecting the hacking function at the same time. They gave it a full check over so all should be good for the foreseeable. Complete with Pelican case, outer box, papers and warranty card. There is minor damage to one outer box corner as pictured. I’m also including a Blancpain leather document wallet, which was sent to me as a gift due to delays in the above warranty process. I will also include a new unused aftermarket replica of the Blancpain strap from eBay and the Blancpain service pouch/outer case. Reference-wise, I have purchased here from in the past and can supply seller name on request witht he seller's agreement, I have a track record on TZ-UK forums. I am happy to supply my eBayID on request. A seriously underrated watch, I get more comments on this one than any other I own. Price wise, these have just received a price increase so this is an opportunity to grab one with at perhaps the best price for one still under manufacturer warranty. I hope this one is fairly priced at £5250 for a fabulous watch still that seems to rarely come up for sale pre-owned, especially on forums, though please tell me if I’m way out. Due to the value I’d prefer F2F though happy to discuss delivery
Forgot to mention. Trade-wise open to offers but after reasonable cash payment my way to pay the Vet! No date sub, Omega 300 co-axial or a nice vintage chrono are the sort of thing I might consider
Final reduction to £5000 plus delivery at cost or F2F - if you're interested this is only a decent night out away from a confirmed trader offer so I'm pretty sure you'll not find one at this price anywhere else. I was trying to avoid using some funds elsewhere but taking a big bath on this watch makes it more of a viable option to do so. If it doesn't sell at this I'll keep it for a while.