BEYOND THE FIFTY FATHOMS

Blancpain’s legendary icon and the world’s first professional diving watch, the Fifty Fathoms, celebrates its 70th with something old, something new, a radical third act, and an unexpected partnership with Swatch

Darren Ho

It’s a breezy evening in Cannes, and we’re heading on a charter boat to Île Sainte-Marguerite along with a gentleman carrying a precious Blancpain box that holds a particular treasure beyond that of Jason deCaires Taylor’s Underwater Sculptures. Arriving at the island, we hike up a short trail to arrive at the Maritime Museum decked out with fine gastronomy options, showcases of an iconic diving watch, and a grand stage where, later, Marc A Hayek will reveal the final special edition of the Fifty Fathoms for its 70th anniversary. This is a rare experience: along with incredible panoramic views of all of Cannes, this is the very first (and likely the last) time this space has hosted a private event. The location is truly an apt one. Cannes is where former…

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CROWN (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 4 2023

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