Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series IvsMühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN


Ref. s-a-r-rescue-timer-lumen-rubber-strap-black·MSRP $2,395
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Measurements
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Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I

S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN
Diameter
42.3mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.6mm
Thickness
14.3mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
1000m
highest
Power Reserve
120h
n/a
MSRP
$21,600
$2,395
lowest
Movement
1315
Sellita SW200-1
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I is praised for its 42.3mm case size, which owners find closer to the original Fifty Fathoms dimensions and more wearable than larger siblings. Reviewers highlight the automatic caliber 1315 movement with a 120-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring, a sapphire bezel, and a sunburst black dial with applied markers that enhance legibility. Some owners appreciate the minimal dial text and vintage-style hands with cream-colored Super-LumiNova. However, one owner notes the strap changing kit was initially delayed, and a reviewer found the engraved case side name unnecessary. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I highly for its wearable case size and robust movement.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN for its exceptional legibility, particularly its full-lume dial, and its robust, tool-like build that wears smaller than its 42mm case. Some owners report it as a fantastic daily beater that wears surprisingly well. One owner expressed concern about the potential long-term degradation and chipping of the rubber, questioning its impact shock resistance design, while another found the included textile strap to be too short, stiff, and cheap-looking. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN highly for its legibility and rugged, well-wearing design.
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