A nice picture from Christies. The incredible charm of a vintage FF... Best, Nicolas

The Fifty Fathoms first launched in 1953 and the original models were being used by the French Navy’s combat swimmer corps. As time marched on, then CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter, thought of adding a moisture indicator that would change colour from white to r

Dial from my Civilan MIL Spec 1 .Does anyone know if this dial can be repaied by Blancpain or others . The rest of the watch is in decent shape . Is it possible to find a replacement dial for this watch?Any help or advise is appreciated.

I purchased this watch in 71' and love it. Somewhere down the line the Bezel fell off and the spring that goes behind it was lost. Does anyone have any idea where I can get a new one. The pic does not do the watch justice.

I am new to this forum and have acquired a Mil Spec. Having read through the posts and photos I have come to truly marvel at the beauty of this watch. Here's my problem. I want to insure it to protect it but have not been able to fgind any information on

Hi . I am new to this forum . I am trying to find a complete set of hands for my vintage mil spec 1 .Had the watch serviced and watch repair person misplaced original hands set. This is model with moisture dot. Movt is numbered 6214XX and is also marked R

t Here's one of the 2 or 3 most beautiful Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, IMO, the Mil Spec. 1/ The Story: As you all know, the Story of the Fifty Fathoms began in 1953, when 2 French Military Men, Captain Bob Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud met the Blan