Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec Limited Edition 5008

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec 5008 Limited Edition 40.3mm on bracelet

Model: 5008-1130-71s

www.blancpain.com

 

USA Retail Price: $16,200.00 USD plus sales tax.

Asking $14,500.00 USD

This watch probably needs no introduction, it's that rare Blancpain Mil-Spec special edition timepiece that rarely comes onto the market.  This is the 2017 limited edition of 500 pieces comes in the most rare and expensive steel bracelet version.  It also features the historically significant moisture indicator dial.  Diameter is 40.3mm.  Please visit Blancpain's website for more details on this piece. 

The caliber 1151 is beautifully finished to a high standard.  The rotor is made of 18K gold, but is blackened to coincide with the professional tool watch aesthetic.  It's almost ironic that a genuine diver's watch has such a high horology movement inside. 

Condition: Watch has been worn, it is in good condition.  Some superficial scratches.  No major damage.  Never dropped.  Watch runs well, very accurate, achieves its full power reserve of 100 hours (I recently tested the power reserve and I stopped counting at 96 hours).  Sapphire crystal has no chips, no major scratches, in very good condition.  Bezel sapphire is also in very good condition.  All bracelet links are present, bracelet is in very good condition. 

Provenance: Timepiece was purchased at a Blancpain authorized dealer in USA approximately 2 years ago, making the watch about 2 years old.  Watch is missing its box and papers.   

About me; one should always "buy the seller" when it comes to online transactions.  I'm a long-time PuristSPro member, have attended many PuristSPro events (including the IGOTT 2 convention), and am very active on PuristSPro.  I'm also a PuristSPro moderator, so it'd be unlikely for me to disappear on you.  

The details:

1.  Bank wire in US funds is my preferred method of payment.  Please allow time for funds clearance.  

2.  Prefer buyer to pick up watch in the US.  Shipping is possible.  

3.  Upon initial contact, please provide your full name, your inquiry, your phone number (with country code and region codes, I'll be calling from a US number), your location (city, province, country), all in the first email.  Much appreciated.  

1.  Watch is in good condition condition.  

2.  Purchased from legitimate authorized dealer. 

3.  Watch doesn't come with box and papers. 

4.  Wire highly preferable.  Can ship upon full funds clearance.  

5.  I am located in California.  But let me know where you are and we'll work out the details. 

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