Limited Edition of just 500 pieces, this is not your regular Fifty Fathoms. 

Debuted in 2020, Blancpain released this 43mm "Desert Edition" Fifty Fathoms as a limited series (numbered on the caseback) to commemorate Ernest H Brooks II. Having spent nearly 20 years diving alongside Jacques Cousteau, Brooks undertook a landmark dive in a geothermal pool in Death Valley, Nevada (known as Devils Hole) extending more than 120m in depth.

Drawing much of its inspiration from the original 1970's Bathyscaphe Day-Date; it features a sandy-beige dial punctuated by 5-minute markers, squared luminous hands and day & date apertures at 3. Powered by Blancpain's self-winding calibre 1315DD with 120hr power reserve, water-resistant to 300m and fitted to a sail-canvas strap.

Presented with its Blancpain pelican box, booklet, swing tag, and international warranty card dated Jan 2021. Guaranteed for two years.