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Blancpain
Founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in Villeret, Switzerland, Blancpain is the oldest registered watchmaking brand. Technically, the manufacturer is recognized for its commitment to mechanical movements, having never produced a quartz watch. It specializes in high-complication horology, including carrousels, tourbillons, and minute repeaters, often featuring hand-decorated components and gold rotors. In the contemporary market, Blancpain operates within the high-end luxury tier under the Swatch Group, with an estimated annual production of approximately 20,000 units. Its primary market consists of collectors seeking traditional Swiss craftsmanship and technical depth. The Fifty Fathoms, introduced in 1953 as a purpose-built diver’s watch for the French Navy, remains the brand’s most recognizable model line. This collection established the functional standards for modern diving watches, including the unidirectional rotating bezel and high water resistance, defining the brand’s utility-focused engineering alongside its classical dress watches.
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Featured Blancpain listings
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Blancpain · craft-and-tailored
Blancpain 1960s Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms "Barakuda" BLCPFFBK
Ref. BLCPFFBK · Stainless Steel
€36k
Blancpain · bulang-and-sons
Blancpain Blancpain Fifty fathoms Rotomatic 1950's 1950
Ref. 1950 · Stainless Steel
€10k
Blancpain · craft-and-tailored
Blancpain 1960s Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Aqua-Lung "No Radiations
Ref. BLNCFFALNORAD · Stainless Steel
€45k
Blancpain · bulang-and-sons
Blancpain Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bakelite Bezel W-1247
Ref. W-1247 · Stainless Steel
€41k
Blancpain · craft-and-tailored
Blancpain 1960s Blancpain Fifty Fathoms "No Radiations" Bundeswe
Ref. BLNCFFNORADB · Stainless Steel
€36k
Blancpain · craft-and-tailored
Blancpain 2021 Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Mil-Spec (Ref. 5008-11B30
Ref. 5008-11B30 · Stainless Steel
€25k
33 live Blancpain listings tracked
Range €4k - €45k · median €13k · 4 tracked dealers.
craft-and-tailored
1960s Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms "Barakuda"
Ref. BLCPFFBK · Stainless Steel
€36k
bulang-and-sons
Blancpain Fifty fathoms Rotomatic 1950's
Ref. 1950 · Stainless Steel
€10k
craft-and-tailored
1960s Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Aqua-Lung "No Radiations"
Ref. BLNCFFALNORAD · Stainless Steel
€45k
Sold · archive
bulang-and-sons
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bakelite Bezel
Ref. W-1247 · Stainless Steel
€41k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
1960s Blancpain Fifty Fathoms "No Radiations" Bundeswehr Mil
Ref. BLNCFFNORADB · Stainless Steel
€36k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
2021 Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Mil-Spec (Ref. 5008-11B30-NABA)
Ref. 5008-11B30 · Stainless Steel
€25k
Sold · archive
analog-shift
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC Limited Edition for HODINKE
Ref. 40992334 · Stainless Steel
€24k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
2019 Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms "Barakuda Limited Edition" (Ref
Ref. 5008B · Stainless Steel
€21k
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craft-and-tailored
2019 Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Bathyscaphe (Ref. 5100/1130) "H
Ref. 5100/1130 · Stainless Steel
€21k
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craft-and-tailored
2019 Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Bathyscaphe (Ref. 5100/1130) "H
Ref. 5100/1130 · Stainless Steel
€21k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
2021 Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Bathyscaphe (Ref. 5008D/1130) "
Ref. 5008D/1130 · Stainless Steel
€20k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC Limited Edition f
Ref. 5008 · Stainless Steel
€20k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
2019 Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms Bathyscaphe (Ref. 5100/1130) "H
Ref. 5100/1130 · Stainless Steel
€20k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
1960s Blancpain Aqua Lung "No Radiations"
Ref. BLNCALNORAD · Stainless Steel
€20k
Sold · archive
bulang-and-sons
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Limited Edition Full Set re
Ref. 5008B-1130- · Stainless Steel
€18k
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hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Complete Calendar Moon P
Ref. 5054-3640- · Stainless Steel
€18k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Limited Edition 5008-11B30-NABA
Ref. 5008-11B30 · Stainless Steel
€17k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5000-36S30-B52A
Ref. 5000-36S30 · Stainless Steel
€13k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph 5200 0153 B5
Ref. 5200 · Stainless Steel
€12k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet 5054-1
Ref. 5054-1110- · Stainless Steel
€12k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5015-12b40-98b
Ref. 5015- · Stainless Steel
€11k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
1960s Blancpain Aqua-Lung (Pre-Bathyscaphe) Blue "Confetti"
Ref. BLCPALPB · Stainless Steel
€11k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5015-1130-52
Ref. 5015-1130-52 · Stainless Steel
€10k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5015-12B40-052A
Ref. 5015-12B40 · Stainless Steel
€9k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5000-0130-B52A
Ref. 5000-0130- · Stainless Steel
€8k
Sold · archive
analog-shift
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
Ref. 40992977 · Stainless Steel
€8k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5015-12B30-B52A
Ref. 5015-12B30 · Stainless Steel
€8k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5015-11C30-52A
Ref. 5015-11C30 · Stainless Steel
€7k
Sold · archive
analog-shift
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback
Ref. 40992010 · Stainless Steel
€7k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 5100B-1110-B52A
Ref. 5100B-1110- · Stainless Steel
€6k
Sold · archive
hodinkee
Blancpain Flyback Grande Date Leman Chronograph 2885F-1130-5
Ref. 2885F-1130- · Stainless Steel
€6k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
Blancpain 18k YG Villeret Chronograph (Ref. 1185-1418-55) "T
Ref. 1185-1418-55 · Stainless Steel
€4k
Sold · archive
craft-and-tailored
Blancpain Leman Flyback Chronograph (Ref. 2185F)
Ref. 2185F · Stainless Steel
€4k
Sold · archive
Tracked dealers carrying Blancpain
| Dealer | Country | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hodinkee Shop | US | 14 |
| Craft + Tailored | US | 13 |
| Bulang & Sons | DE | 3 |
| Analog/Shift | US | 3 |
Blancpain buying policies
Public summaries. The selling dealer's posted policy is authoritative.
Authentication
All Blancpain listings shown on MostExpensiveWatches are tracked from vetted secondary-market dealers. Authentication is the selling dealer's responsibility — for Blancpain specifically, confirm serial-to-reference alignment, box-and-papers if claimed, original bracelet links, and movement integrity. For modern pieces, verify the original guarantee card is dated and stamped.
Shipping
Shipping, insurance, duties, and import handling vary by the selling dealer. International buyers should confirm with their local customs broker before committing — luxury watches over $5,000 often require declared insurance and may attract import VAT or duty.
Returns
Return windows vary by dealer (typically 3–14 days for inspection-only returns). Confirm directly with the listing merchant before purchase. MostExpensiveWatches does not process returns directly.
Valuation
Blancpain secondary-market prices move with auction comps, production volume signals, and dealer inventory turns. The range shown reflects current live listings — historical auction hammers may sit higher.
Storico aste - Blancpain
Hammer price documentati da Phillips, Christie's e Sotheby's.
| Reference | Model | Hammer | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1735 | 1735 Grande Complication | $545,000 | 2014 | Christie's Geneva |
| Minute Repeater | Minute Repeater Limited Edition | $261,538 | 2007 | Christie's Hong Kong |
| 5008E-1130-B64A | Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad Only Watch | $130,000 | 2021 | Christie's Geneva |
| 2200A | Fifty Fathoms 50th Anniversary | $116,000 | 2024 | Antiquorum Monaco |
| Tribute to Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec | Tribute to Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec Only Watch | $53,000 | 2017 | Christie's Geneva |
| 5008C-1130-B64A | Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Only Watch | $45,000 | 2019 | Christie's Geneva |
| 5010 1140 NAOA | Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Only Watch | $45,000 | 2024 | Christie's Geneva |
| Aqua-Lung | Fifty Fathoms Aqua-Lung | $32,500 | 2017 | Christie's Online |
Frequently asked
What is the price range for Blancpain watches?
Currently in stock across our partner retailers, Blancpain watches range from $5k to $48k, with a median price of $14k. There are 33 Blancpain references available right now.
Which Blancpain references are most available right now?
The top Blancpain references currently in stock are 5100/1130, 5008-11B30, BLCPFFBK.
What case materials does Blancpain use most often?
Across our live Blancpain inventory, the most common case materials are Stainless Steel.
What complications does Blancpain offer?
Our live Blancpain inventory features watches with Chronograph, Moon Phase. Blancpain, founded 1735, is the world's oldest watch brand still operating under its original name. The Fifty Fathoms (1953) is the original modern dive watch.
Is Blancpain a good investment?
Blancpain holds value well in the collector market, particularly limited editions and discontinued references. Investment performance varies by reference — check auction records on Phillips, Christie's and Sotheby's.