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Blancpain at the Monaco Yacht Show '08 - A shared passion for the sea

For its 9 participation in the Monaco Yacht Show, Blancpain commits to offering 50 young pupils from the region a one-week diving course taught by l’Ecole Bleue, in order to raise awareness of marine fauna and flora among future generations, as well as highlighting the inestimable value of water.

For almost a decade, Blancpain has had the privilege of associating its name with one of the most prestigious international yachting events. This special ongoing partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show is based on the historical ties binding the world’s oldest watch brand with the maritime world and with an art of living that is shared with sea-lovers the world over. On this occasion, Blancpain has the immense honour of welcoming H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco aboard Over The Rainbow, the lovingly restored by the much-regretted Jean-Michel Folon. In the company of the sovereign, as well as that of Pierre Frolla and Gianluca Genoni – both of whom hold several world freediving records – Blancpain is signalling its support for an action dedicated to raising awareness of the marine environment among future generations. Extremely sensitive to this worthy cause, Blancpain offers the children invited onto the boat a week-long diving course taught by l’Ecole Bleue. Headed by freediver Pierre Frolla, this Monaco-based association aims to educate the public and to raise awareness of the importance of coastal and underwater areas.

Setting the crowning touch to this day devoted to the passion for the sea, and in keeping with the custom established since its first participation in the Monaco Yacht Show, in 2000, Blancpain presents its traditional limited edition specifically dedicated to the Principality. The Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chronograph is issued in an all-white world-exclusive version of just 20. This series of elegant chronographs proudly bears the Monaco coat-of-arms on its pristine white dial. Equally at ease below the sea as in the open air, this top-rate chronograph will delight sailing and water sports enthusiasts as well as collectors and connoisseurs of exceptional timepieces.