The Bittersweet Irony of the Swatch X Blancpain Scuba @ID-Guy
The Bittersweet Irony of the Swatch X Blancpain Scuba  @ID-Guy
Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
A Discussion around the Swatch X Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Scuba. With all the inherent hype surrounding these models and a fairly impressive portfolio of designs and colours, there is a lot to be said about what lies beneath the surface. From an unserviceable movement to the watches disposability. The future of these pieces is unknown. It goes directly against what Blancpain as a name has been trying to achieve for decades.

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Intro 0:00
The Quality of Watches & Choice 1:30
Swatch Moonswatch vs Blancpain Scuba 2:28
Why Use Blancpain? (History and Success) 3:48
What do We want from Blancpain? 5:10
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Scuba Design 5:48
Made to be Disposed? 7:37
The Consumable vs Quality Watches 8:29
The Bittersweet Aspect 9:25
The Irony 9:46
Conclusion 10:30

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