Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 3H Bundeswehr THE 9 TO 5 COLLECTION 5 x 31mm case size

5 x 31mm case size

The Cartier Panthere is a classically styled watch and this example ticks all the boxes for a Cartier fan

The watch is drive by the calibre 2226 automatic movement

The case is strong with even lugs and the bezel insert has faded to a deep blue hue

Most were made in yellow gold

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 3H Bundeswehr THE 9 TO 5 COLLECTION 5 x 31mm case sizeThis is a rare and fascinating Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, crafted for the German Bundeswehr frogmen in the 1970s. These watches were not available for public sale but were exclusively issued! You'll notice that this watch departs from the typical Blancpain Fifty Fathoms appearance due to its unique bezel insert. Since the Bund divers used rebreathers and didn't require the graduated dive bezels seen on Rolex Subs, the insert is plain and numeral free.