Blancpain Fifty Fathoms AutomatiquevsElliot Brown Beachmaster Automatic: 0H0-A02-B12

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique at true scale

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

Elliot Brown Beachmaster Automatic: 0H0-A02-B12 at true scale

Beachmaster Automatic: 0H0-A02-B12

Diameter

42.3mm

40mm

Thickness

14.3mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

120h

highest

56h

MSRP

$40,400

$2,820

lowest

Movement

1315

Sellita SW330-2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.3mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Red gold
Bronze
Finish
Red gold
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
1315
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
120h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$40,400
$2,820
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique is widely praised for its timeless design, excellent legibility, and high-quality finishing, with reviewers noting its sapphire crystal bezel with SuperLumiNova numerals and generously applied lume on the dial and hands. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its comfortable wearability, with some finding the 42.3mm case size to be a more wearable option. The in-house movement is frequently admired, visible through the case back and described as magnificent and expertly finished. Criticisms include the proprietary 21.5mm strap size limiting third-party options and the engraved "Blancpain" on the case side, with one owner noting the 4:30 date window. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique highly for its blend of classic dive watch design, luxurious finishing, and comfortable wearability.

Elliot Brown Beachmaster Automatic: 0H0-A02-B12

The Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: 0H0-A02-B12 is recognized for its rugged, no-nonsense tool watch design and durable construction, featuring a unique mission timer complication. Owners note the dial lume is lackluster, potentially due to the vintage aesthetic influencing the choice of Super-LumiNova. The watch's rectangular silhouette and lug design cause it to wear prominently, and the strap system requires specific tools for adjustment, with crowns noted as slightly undersized. Overall, owners appreciate the Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: 0H0-A02-B12 for its robust build and distinctive mission timer complication, despite some reservations about its lume and wearability.