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Continuing over 20 years of dedication to ocean preservation, Blancpain has unveiled its new limited edition Blancpain Ocean Commitment (BOC). This exclusive 100-piece limited series showcases the recent Fifty Fathoms Tech line in a new 45mm format. The funds raised will be allocated to the newly established Blancpain X Sulubaaï Marine Research Center, inaugurated on 7 February 2025, an extension of the Sea Academy project, a flagship initiative of the Brand’s commitment to the ocean.
Since 2020, the watchmaker has supported this programme by the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation, a collaborative initiative aimed at the sustainable management of marine resources. The programme focuses on creating a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in partnership with local communities around Pangatalan Island and in Shark Fin Bay, Palawan, Philippines. The key principles of the Sea Academy are protection, restoration, education, and replication.
Since 2023, Blancpain has funded the construction of the Blancpain X Sulubaaï Marine Research Center in the village of Sandoval. This centre, strategically located near the main research areas and the five MPAs established in Shark Fin Bay, aims to enhance the study, restoration and protection of these marine ecosystems.
Each of the 100 timepieces of this new edition comes with its Pelicase box, a donation certificate, as well as a special edition photograph in a series of 100 prints, numbered to match the watch’s serial number. Signed by photographer Laurent Ballesta, the image is part of his award-winning series from the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year grand prize. It depicts a horseshoe crab in its natural habitat around Pangatalan Island in Shark Fin Bay. This prehistoric animal, whose morphology has remained virtually unchanged for 150 million years, is now threatened with extinction. The marine protected areas created by the Sea Academy programme offer it a safe haven.
The Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV is more than just a timepiece: it is a commitment to a better future for the oceans. Its owners directly contribute to Blancpain’s efforts and receive an exclusive invitation to become a member of the Blancpain Ocean Commitment Circle, a group of enthusiasts dedicated to ocean preservation.
April 03, 2025