The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de Combat is a tribute to the elite French combat swimmers who helped define modern military diving. This edition captures that heritage with a presence that feels purposeful, disciplined, and unmistakably refined—an instrument born from history yet executed with Blancpain’s signature luxury.
The Fifty Fathoms is widely regarded as the world’s first true modern dive watch, and the Nageurs de Combat edition honors the clandestine units who relied on Blancpain during their most demanding missions. The matte black dial, bold luminous markers, and stealth‑toned case create a look that feels both tactical and timeless.
This particular Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de Combat is New Old Stock, completely unworn, preserved exactly as it left the boutique in 2019. Even among Fifty Fathoms collectors, finding a NOS military‑heritage variant in untouched condition is rare.
- Original Blancpain presentation box
- Warranty card dated 2019
- Manuals and all accessories
- Complete and untouched
A rare opportunity to secure a NOS, unworn, full‑set Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de Combat—a piece that blends military heritage, haute horlogerie, and collector‑grade condition in one exceptional offering.
- Case: 45mm stainless steel with satin finish
- Bezel: Unidirectional sapphire‑topped bezel
- Dial: Black with Nageurs de Combat insignia
- Movement: Blancpain Calibre 1315
- 5‑day (120 hours) power reserve
- Anti‑magnetic silicon balance spring
- Automatic winding
- Crystal: Sapphire front
- Strap: Black sail‑canvas strap with pin buckle
- Water Resistance: 300m
Every detail reflects Blancpain’s philosophy: no compromise, no shortcuts, pure mechanical mastery.
Nageurs de Combat, specials;
In total 300 pieces were made, with 20% being with the French Combat Diver unit while the remaining pieces being made available through Blancpain Boutiques and dealers.
Black on Black printed 7, a special wish of the French combat swimmers. The number 7 is historically relevant because it is a reminder that in times when swimmers & divers used pure oxygen, the depth of 7m was the maximum they could go.
The solid case back shows a relief that depicts the official French combat Diver qualification badge with two winged seahorses over an anchor.
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