Blancpain BathyscaphevsSpinnaker Fleuss Seconde/Seconde/ 2025 Edition

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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 Bathyscaphe at true scale

Bathyscaphe

Spinnaker Fleuss Seconde/Seconde/ 2025 Edition at true scale

Fleuss Seconde/Seconde/ 2025 Edition

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

100h

highest

42h

MSRP

$12,500

$525

lowest

Movement

1150

Miyota 9015

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
White
Texture
n/a
Phantom motif
Lume
None
Swiss Newlite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
1150
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
100h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$525
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Reviews

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

Blancpain Bathyscaphe

Owners widely praise the Blancpain Bathyscaphe for its understated design, quiet quality, and dial that plays with light, with some considering it a future classic and a luxurious, under-the-radar choice. One owner reports impressive accuracy, averaging 0.1 seconds per day. However, some find the price point high, with one owner calling the watch ugly for its cost. Criticisms also include bezel backplay, difficulty turning the bezel underwater, a stiff sailcloth strap, and potential cosmetic imperfections like internal dust or dirt. The 38mm Bathyscaphe is described as vibrant and summery, though some owners wish for larger indices and find the minimal dial text disappears nicely in certain light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Bathyscaphe highly for its understated aesthetic and impressive accuracy, despite some reservations about its price and minor functional criticisms.

Spinnaker Fleuss Seconde/Seconde/ 2025 Edition

The Spinnaker Fleuss Seconde/Seconde/ 2025 Edition is praised for its stunning green dial and vintage vibe, with owners noting its good size, legibility, and solid build, making it a frequent wearer. The blue dial is also noted for catching the light. One owner reports the watch wears lightly and is accurate after two weeks of beach use. The models are playful, niche watches with 50 ghost graphics on the dial, priced at $370 USD. While the 43mm case is comfortable, it's on the larger side. One owner was thoroughly unimpressed with the collaboration model. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Seconde/Seconde/ 2025 Edition highly for its dial aesthetics and value at the price point.