Recently, Blancpain feted the anniversary of their iconic Fifty Fathoms dive watch in the south of France, launching the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 to an audience of clients, retailers and journalists. The brand also took this opportunity to explore a topic extremely close to Blancpain’s heart — ocean conservation.
Instead of holding a glitzy dinner and party to kick off the Fifty Fathoms weekend, Blancpain reserved the first evening for something far more pressing. A distinguished panel of speakers, including award-winning marine photographer and activist Laurent Ballesta, was assembled to deliver an important message about preserving our marine environment and resources.
The panel set the tone for the subsequent watch launch, placing the Fifty Fathoms and the work of the Blancpain Ocean Commitment in their rightful context. WorldTempus had some time to speak with Laurent Ballesta about his latest projects and discoveries, illuminating how the greatest luxury worth celebrating is, quite simply, the planet we inhabit.
