There's something profoundly magnetic about a woman who commands the ocean's respect—someone who descends into the blue depths with the same confidence she brings to a boardroom or a red carpet-gala. Blancpain understands this duality, this beautiful contradiction between strength and grace, and has channeled it into two extraordinary new Fifty Fathoms Automatique timepieces designed specifically for women who refuse to choose between elegance and adventure. The depths have found their voice, and she speaks in gradients of midnight and petal pink.
For the first time in the legendary dive watch's storied history, Blancpain introduces a meticulously crafted 38 mm case size—not merely a reduction, but a complete architectural reimagining that maintains the collection's commanding presence while honoring the proportions that complement feminine wrists. This isn't about making things smaller; it's about making them perfect.
Powerfully Black, Playfully Pink: A Study in Contrasts
The ocean has many moods, and these two new references capture its most captivating extremes. The first, a smoky black dégradé housed in lustrous 18K red gold, whispers of midnight dives where bioluminescent creatures dance in the darkness. Its mother-of-pearl dial catches light like moonbeams on water, creating an almost hypnotic depth that draws you into its mysterious allure.
The second speaks an entirely different language—one of dawn breaking over coral reefs and the first blush of sunrise painting the horizon. Its petal pink dégradé dial, embraced by brushed titanium with subtle greyish undertones, radiates the kind of youthful energy that makes statements without saying a word. The accompanying white fabric strap, accented with electric and petal pink stripes, adds a sporty sophistication that transitions effortlessly from underwater exploration to après-dive celebrations.
Both watches showcase Blancpain's signature unidirectional domed sapphire bezel—a design element that has defined serious dive watches for generations—while offering genuine 300-meter water resistance and the reliable precision of the manufacture calibre 1153 with its impressive 100-hour power reserve.
A Homage to Ocean Guardians
These timepieces transcend their role as mere instruments, serving as tributes to the women who dedicate their lives to revealing and protecting the ocean's wonders. Through the Blancpain Ocean Commitment and the prestigious Female Fifty Fathoms Award—part of the Ocean Photographer of the Year competition—the brand celebrates female photographers and conservationists whose artistry captures both the beauty and fragility of our underwater world.
“These watches meet the growing demand for sporty, yet elegant timepieces perfectly tailored to slimmer wrists. They stand as a testament to our watchmaking heritage and to the women who, through their art and courage, reveal the wonders of the underwater world. The Female Fifty Fathoms Award not only celebrates artistic excellence but also the profound bond women share with the ocean. Now, for the first time, the Ocean Photographer of the Year has dedicated timepieces, forging a powerful link between ocean photography and Blancpain’s watchmaking legacy. Each image tells a story of resilience and wonder, much like the spirit of these new watches, designed to empower women who lead with courage and creativity.”—Marc A. Hayek, Blancpain President & CEO
A New Chapter in Dive Watch Heritage
The introduction of the 38 mm case size represents more than dimensional adjustment—it signals Blancpain's commitment to inclusive excellence. These watches honor the observation made decades ago by Jean-Jacques Fiechter, Blancpain's former CEO and diving pioneer, who noted that the female divers in his circle often demonstrated superior underwater endurance and air consumption efficiency.
Today, as more women embrace both the technical demands of serious diving and the aesthetic pleasures of haute horlogerie, these Fifty Fathoms Automatique timepieces arrive as the perfect convergence of heritage, innovation, and contemporary femininity.
Neither reference is produced as a limited edition, ensuring that this celebration of women's relationship with the ocean will continue to inspire future generations of female adventurers, collectors, and ocean guardians. Both watches are powered by the in-house automatic movement calibre 1153—with a power reserve of 100 hours—which is fully visible via the display case backs.
The watches have a water resistance to a depth of 300 meters and while the Grade 23 titanium model is available on a bracelet or sailcloth NATO, the 18K red gold reference is only available on a tropic rubber strap.
The new 38 mm Fifty Fathoms Automatique for women doesn’t just open doors for women in diving watch collecting—they kick them down with style. Whether you're drawn to the mysterious allure of the black dégradé in red gold or the vibrant energy of the pink titanium variant, these watches prove that true luxury lies not in compromise, but in the perfect harmony of form, function, and feminine power.
Sticker Price CHF 15,500—approx USD 19,000—titanium on NATO strap; CHF 18,200—approx USD 22,500—titanium on bracelet; CHF 29,000—approx USD 35,700—18K red gold with deployant clasp. For more info on Blancpain click here.
