Blancpain BathyscaphevsEza 1972 Diver

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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

Eza 1972 Diver at true scale

1972 Diver

Diameter

38mm

39.6mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

11.9mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

100h

highest

41h

MSRP

$15,700

$1,411

lowest

Movement

1153

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.6mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.95mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
1153
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
100h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,700
$1,411
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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, light-playing dial, and quiet quality, with many finding it a comfortable and upscale choice. The movement is lauded for its finishing and exceptional accuracy, averaging 0.1s/day according to one owner, and the crown action is described as exceptionally smooth. Some owners find the aesthetic underwhelming or the markers small, and a few note bezel backplay or difficulty turning it underwater. On balance, owners rate the Blancpain Bathyscaphe highly for its refined finishing and exceptional timekeeping.

Eza 1972 Diver

Owners widely praise the Eza 1972 Diver for its faithful vintage design and excellent value, with one owner noting it surpasses other watches in bezel action, crown comfort, thinness, and packaging, all at a significantly lower price. The watch is noted for its thin 39.6mm case and impressive accuracy, running at nearly 0 seconds per day. Some find the bezel action a bit stiff. Overall, owners rate the Eza 1972 Diver highly for its vintage aesthetic and exceptional value proposition.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its mix of brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The price point of $995 USD is a point of contention, with one reviewer suggesting it may be high compared to competitors.