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So is the 42mm regular production happening? Few here have said with a lot of confidence from their AD sources that was the case. In 2023… tick tock..
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Guilty as charged. I was told by the BP boutique what I wanted to hear. Before the end of the year a regular edition 42 mm FF. Introduction will be probably when hell freezes over.
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I
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Great animation and picture.
I wish you the best Seasons Greetings and a Happy and Healthy new year also.
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Does anyone know the width of the buckle? Is this 21.5mm as well?
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Thank you very much for doing that! I just purchased a 70th anniversary (no “incoming” post just yet!) and having a custom strap made. Do you think it will look odd if I reuse the 21.5mm buckle on a sail cloth (ie. The strap width will be uniform).
Not sure if Blancpain makes a 20mm polished “fifthy fathoms” buckle. |
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series I
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Normally wearing the Blancpain stainless steel X-71 bracelet on my No Rad, I was sceptical about the NATO on my Act 1 but it is very comfortable and I completely changed opinion. I don't know about a 20 mm polished Fifty Fathoms buckle. Anyhow, I recommend to keep your new Act 1 on the delivered NATO. |
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Thank you! I’ve worn it a few times on the NATO and it’s very comfortable, especially given its size. I bought an Artem sail cloth and not impressed — very shiny, ‘plastic-y,’ thick and stiff. By comparison, I also have a Mil-Spec (Hodinkee) and ordered the Blancpain sail cloth. Much better and much different than the Artem. I am having a custom sail cloth made from Drwatchatrap. We’ll see how that compares. More to follow.
Oddly enough, I thought the 70th Anniversary would wear smaller with the sail cloth but I don’t feel it does. The NATO ‘cinches’ the watch down and the fit (and balance on the wrist) feels much better. Quote:
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Great Looking Watch! Congratulations!
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Blancpain now apparently makes 21.5mm sailcloth straps with a matching 20mm pin buckle. That’s the way to go.
I’ll be visiting the London bond street boutique in the next couple of weeks so will refer back. |
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