Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 453
BLANCPAIN, SWITZERLAND, REF. RPG.1, FIFTY FATHOMS, NO RADIATION DIAL, DELIVERED TO THE BUNDESWEHR, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 10,000 - 20,000
HKD 87,000 - 174,000 / USD 11,100 - 22,200 / EUR 10,200 - 20,400
Sold: CHF 21,250
A very fine and rare, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch delivered to the Bundeswehr
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-55-01 |
Very good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |
Brand Blancpain, switzerland
Model Fifty Fathoms
Reference RPG.1
Year circa 1965
Case No. 208020
Diameter 41
Caliber R. 310, 53 jewels
Signature dial and movement
Notes
Launched in 1953, to answer to the demand of military and professional divers the fifty fathoms became an instant success.
This current model is a German military issued watch and dates from around 1965 as seen by the lack of date and the graduated 60 minute bezel similar to those found on Rolex military Submariners. The large "No radiation" logo was added by the manufacture to reassure the public that the watch was free of harmful radiation unlike some of the earlier dive watches that were equipped with radium.
This current model is a German military issued watch and dates from around 1965 as seen by the lack of date and the graduated 60 minute bezel similar to those found on Rolex military Submariners. The large "No radiation" logo was added by the manufacture to reassure the public that the watch was free of harmful radiation unlike some of the earlier dive watches that were equipped with radium.
Provenance
Property of an Italian Military collector