Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda 5008B 1130 B52A is a dive watch with a 40.3 mm steel case. The case measures 13.2 mm thick and the lug width comes in at 20 mm. A unidirectional rotating bezel surrounds the black dial, which sits under a sapphire crystal. Inside is the self-winding calibre 1151, a movement that delivers a substantial 100 hours of power reserve. Central seconds and a date function round out the display, keeping the dial layout functional and legible. The watch is fitted to a rubber strap secured with a pin buckle, suited to the tool-watch character of the piece. Blancpain rates the steel case to 300 metres, confirming its credentials as a genuine diving instrument.