Who wouldn’t want to own a Blancpain timepiece? Most of us would but the prices have kept many watch lovers away from the brand. But thanks to a collaboration with Swatch much like the Swiss casual watchmaker’s collab with Omega, you too can own a Blancpain watch without breaking the bank.
Swatch is making waves with its Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms OCEAN OF STORMS watch. This timepiece joins the ocean-themed collection, even though Earth only has five oceans. Inspired by the moon’s “Ocean of Storms,” it shares dimensions with its oceanic siblings.
OCEAN OF STORMS rocks a sleek black design, just like the new moon. It’s powered by the Swatch mechanical movement, SISTEM51, an automated marvel with 51 parts, including a central screw. It’s anti-magnetic, has a 90-hour power reserve, and in 2013, it wowed the watch world with its visible movement—time in the front, story in the back!
What sets this watch apart is its nudibranch friend, Okenia Luna, digitally printed on the rotor, which charges the watch with your wrist’s movement. And don’t miss the full moon digitally imprinted on the oscillating weight – a lunar touch!
Want to take a dip? OCEAN OF STORMS is water-resistant down to 91 meters, a nod to its name “Fifty Fathoms,” historically equaling 91 meters (300 feet).
Environmentally conscious? You’ll love this: OCEAN OF STORMS and its ocean pals are made of Bioceramic, a Swatch-patented material that’s two-thirds ceramic and one-third bio-sourced material from castor oil. Even the NATO straps are made from recycled fishing nets – saving the oceans, one watch at a time!
Look for the Blancpain X Swatch logos on the dial and crown, and “Swatch” on the case, paying homage to Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms legacy. The back of the watch features inspirational inscriptions like “PASSION FOR DIVING,” “LICENCE TO EXPLORE,” “OCEAN BREATH,” “PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE,” and “IMMERSE YOURSELF.”
So, if you’re ready to dive into lunar-inspired style with an eco-friendly twist, the OCEAN OF STORMS watch is your ticket to ride the moon’s waves – all you need is US$400.
Images: Swatch.
