# High-End Titanium Timepieces Blancpain Adds Two New Models to Its Fifty Fathoms Tourbillon By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-12-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifty-fathoms-tourbillon References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-tourbillon-8-jours) & [blancpain](https://www.blancpain.com/en) Swiss luxury watchmaker [Blancpain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-automatique) has added two new models to its [Fifty Fathoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioceramic-scuba-fifty-fathoms) Tourbillon 8 Jours collection, which arrive in either grade 23 titanium or red gold. In addition, both luxury timepieces feature 45mm cases with satin finishing, sunburst blue dials, and a unidirectional sapphire bezel. in terms of power, the watches come equipped with Blancpain's 25C [tourbillon movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon), which delivers an eight-day power reserve (192 hours). Both watches are water resistant up to 1000 ft. The titanium model comes with a pleasing blue color scheme and can be paired with either a strap or a matching titanium bracelet. Meanwhile, the red gold version offsets the blue colorway with its warm gold features. The rose gold version is also only available with a strap. Image Credit: Blancpain ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Titanium Timepieces:** Opportunity for high-end watchmakers to incorporate grade 23 titanium into their collections for a modern, durable and luxurious timepiece. - **Long Power Reserve Timepieces:** Incorporating longer power reserves can provide consumers with the convenience of not having to wind or reset their timepiece regularly. - **Unidirectional Sapphire Bezels:** Innovative potential for unidirectional sapphire bezels to be incorporated into other luxury watch collections for increased durability and scratch resistance. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Leading brands in the luxury watchmaking industry, such as Rolex, Omega and Cartier have the opportunity to incorporate these trends in their products. - **Titanium Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specializing in grade 23 titanium can explore opportunities to produce high-end watch cases and bracelets. - **Sapphire Manufacturing:** Sapphire manufacturers could collaborate with luxury watchmakers to create high-quality unidirectional sapphire bezels for their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Downsized Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-automatique.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Accessible Aquatic-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Tactical Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-chronomat-b01-42-chronograph.md) - [Titanium Swiss-Made Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laventure-marine-type-3-chronometer.md) - [Striking Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-tourbillon.md) - [Luxury Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon.md) - [Titanium Racing Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-air-1.md)