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MikeMan2727
·As mentioned in a previous thread, I finally found my grail - a Blancpain branded Bathyscaphe. Unfortunately this means that I have to sell my Waltham branded Bathyscaphe.
The first generation version of the Waltham/Blancpain Bathyscaphe is difficult to find in original condition and is identical to the original MC4 design. It shares the same case, bezel, dial, and movement as the original MC4 with the only differences being dial and movement branding. I believe this watch to be from the late 1950s and one of the earlier Waltham/Blancpain examples. Earlier Waltham watches had a simple italicized logo on the dial, which later was expanded with a red crown above the manufacturer.
This watch features a 34mm nickel/SS case with bakelite bezel and radium dial markers. The dial has developed a lovely tropical patina with even radium burn around the markers. The movement is a manual wound AS 1187, which was found in the original Blancpain MC4.
There are scratches and wear to the case with some loss of plating. There is wear to the bezel, commensurate with age. Overall, there is very consistent aging between the case, bezel, and dial. Please see the photos carefully - I am also happy to provide more!
The watch was serviced in May 2018 by Paul's Watch and Clock in California and will come with warranty card, good until May 2019. The watch will come on the stainless steel bracelet, seen in some of the photos.
Pricing this was challenging, as these do not come up very often, especially first generation models. There have been some recent sales and listings from $3300-$4500, all for second generation watches which somewhat differ from the original MC4.
I am listing this at $2000, which will include free shipping in the USA. International shipping will be at cost. Returns only accepted if the watch is misrepresented. Transferwise is preferred for international deals. I have lots of positive feedback in the Seller Profile subforum!
The first generation version of the Waltham/Blancpain Bathyscaphe is difficult to find in original condition and is identical to the original MC4 design. It shares the same case, bezel, dial, and movement as the original MC4 with the only differences being dial and movement branding. I believe this watch to be from the late 1950s and one of the earlier Waltham/Blancpain examples. Earlier Waltham watches had a simple italicized logo on the dial, which later was expanded with a red crown above the manufacturer.
This watch features a 34mm nickel/SS case with bakelite bezel and radium dial markers. The dial has developed a lovely tropical patina with even radium burn around the markers. The movement is a manual wound AS 1187, which was found in the original Blancpain MC4.
There are scratches and wear to the case with some loss of plating. There is wear to the bezel, commensurate with age. Overall, there is very consistent aging between the case, bezel, and dial. Please see the photos carefully - I am also happy to provide more!
The watch was serviced in May 2018 by Paul's Watch and Clock in California and will come with warranty card, good until May 2019. The watch will come on the stainless steel bracelet, seen in some of the photos.
Pricing this was challenging, as these do not come up very often, especially first generation models. There have been some recent sales and listings from $3300-$4500, all for second generation watches which somewhat differ from the original MC4.
I am listing this at $2000, which will include free shipping in the USA. International shipping will be at cost. Returns only accepted if the watch is misrepresented. Transferwise is preferred for international deals. I have lots of positive feedback in the Seller Profile subforum!
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