Blancpain wasn’t current on the 2019 Baselworld, but it surely seems like they’re doing the identical factor with the 2019 Solely Watch, taking a not too long ago launched restricted version (the Barakuda Restricted Version, this time launched at Time To Transfer) that’s an homage to an earlier army watch and taking part in with the colour palette to dramatic impact, apart from the 2019 Solely Watch they’ve drained all the colour out of it. The monochromatic look is maybe the closest software of the 1950s philosophy used when designing the unique, in a watch produced by Blancpain at present. Other than the polished case, it seems prefer it may really be utilized by covert underwater models in 2019. There’s a gentle blue accent on the tip of the seconds hand in addition to the numerals current on the bezel; the watch glows a pale shade of blue as nicely. There’s a tasteful subtleness to the incorporation of colour on this execution. Collectors usually lament over the trendy design choices producers will make with an iconic mannequin just like the Fifty Fathoms, however on the subject of the Solely Watch Restricted Version, just one particular person will be capable to personal it anyway. I believe the loyal Fifty Fathoms following will reply favorably to this aesthetic, to not point out the usage of caliber 1151 and an aptly-sized 40mm case – or the altruistic trigger the watch was created for.
