Blancpain - Bathyscaphe vintage automatic - 100987 - Men - 1956

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Bathyscaphe vintage automatic watch, model Bathyscaphe vintage automatic, reference 100987, from 1956, in steel case (37 mm dia) with black dial, rubber Tropic strap, movement Rayville S.A. R585, good condition with visible signs of wear.

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Very rare watch
Blancpain Bathyscaphe vintage, produced in 1956 on commission by Jean-Jacques Fiechter, CEO, for the French Navy for civilian use. Its name is derived from the vessel used for deep-sea diving that broke all records.
Original watch in all its parts, sought after for its unavailability for purchase.
34 mm steel case (size with the bezel 37.4 mm)
Bakelite ring in perfect condition, rotatable.
Original squares with their original tritium.
Original Corona with a snap
Original Tropic strap
Rayville Movement Inc. R585
Very few pieces in circulation

Very rare watch
Blancpain Bathyscaphe vintage, produced in 1956 on commission by Jean-Jacques Fiechter, CEO, for the French Navy for civilian use. Its name is derived from the vessel used for deep-sea diving that broke all records.
Original watch in all its parts, sought after for its unavailability for purchase.
34 mm steel case (size with the bezel 37.4 mm)
Bakelite ring in perfect condition, rotatable.
Original squares with their original tritium.
Original Corona with a snap
Original Tropic strap
Rayville Movement Inc. R585
Very few pieces in circulation

Details

Brand
Blancpain
Gender
Men
Model
Bathyscaphe vintage automatic
Band material
Rubber
Reference Number
100987
Shipped Insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1950-1959
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Black
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
37 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Year
1956
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40
Objects sold
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