About 45mm Watches
Forty-five millimeters has become the benchmark case size for statement luxury sport and dress watches, offering enough dial real estate to showcase intricate decorative arts or house multi-complication movements while remaining a confident lifestyle choice for larger wrists. Blancpain's Métiers D'Art references at this diameter, including the Shakudō, Porcelaine, Grande Décoration, and Damasquinée variants under reference 6615, celebrate centuries-old hand-finishing techniques rarely attempted on a watch dial at any size. The Fifty Fathoms Chronographe Flyback, with references such as 5085FB in steel and 5085FA in red gold, marries the iconic dive-watch lineage of the Fifty Fathoms with a flyback chronograph complication, delivering a 45mm sports watch that is equally at home in a serious collection as on an active wrist. Together these lines illustrate the breadth of what a 45mm Blancpain can be: fine art object, heritage sport watch, or both.
What to Look For
When shopping 45mm Blancpain watches, pay close attention to case material and dial treatment, as swaps between 18k red gold and stainless steel, or between dial variants like grey damasquinée, green shakudō, and white porcelaine, create meaningful differences in rarity and resale value. Within the Métiers D'Art 6615 family, subtle reference suffix variations such as 6615, 6615A, and 6615B can reflect production batches or minor specification updates, so confirming the exact reference number against original paperwork is essential for collectors who prioritize precision provenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these 45mm Blancpain watches brand new with box and papers?
Yes, every 45mm watch listed in this collection is explicitly brand new and sold by Bizak and Co. with its original manufacturer packaging and documentation. Buying new ensures a clean warranty start date and full traceability of the reference.
What is the difference between the Blancpain Métiers D'Art and Fifty Fathoms models at 45mm?
The Métiers D'Art pieces are dress watches built around hand-applied decorative dial techniques such as shakudō metal inlay, hand-painted porcelaine, and damasquinée engraving, making each dial virtually unique. The Fifty Fathoms Chronographe Flyback models share the 45mm diameter but are sport-oriented, featuring a flyback chronograph complication and the robust heritage of Blancpain's famous dive-watch line.
Why do some Damasquinée references end in 6615, 6615A, and 6615B if they appear similar?
Blancpain occasionally uses letter suffixes on reference numbers to denote revised production specifications, limited editions, or component updates that may not be immediately visible from photographs. Collectors and investors should match the exact reference number on the caseback and paperwork to confirm precisely which variant they are purchasing, as subtle differences can affect long-term collectibility.
Buy, trade, or sell. Contact Bizak & Co. for pricing and availability on any reference in this collection.
