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15 March 2021, 06:52 AM | #31 |
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from the photo, the metal ring outside the sapphire bezel looks like that of FF Barakuda which has a 40.3 mm diameter.
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15 March 2021, 08:14 AM | #32 |
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The 45 mm versions of the FF use the 1315 movement, which includes the free sprung balance, hacking seconds, and the silicon hairspring. It also offers triple barrels and 120 hours of power reserve. Unfortunately, judging by the position of the date function on the 45 mm version, it probably won't fit in a smaller case. If you don't care about the details of movement architecture and/or aren't overly tough on your watch, these differences might not matter to you. |
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15 March 2021, 08:20 PM | #35 |
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Watch is up on the Blancpain website.
I can't link as I don't have enough posts. |
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15 March 2021, 08:43 PM | #37 |
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms new limited edition unveiled on the 15th of March
Same faux patina, polished case, strap, coin bezel and date window as the Barakuda.
It is a pity, brushed case and no date would have made it a winner for me. |
15 March 2021, 08:50 PM | #38 |
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Can someone please kindly explain to me what the appeal of the 50 fathoms is? I just don't see it - especially with this example.
Fauxtina, Gaudy writing on the side of the case, unimpressive movement, too many iterations of the same watch not to mention the price; 14k?? really? No offence to any owners as you will have your reasons to like the watch but it just seems like such a boring and overpriced watch to me. |
15 March 2021, 09:01 PM | #39 |
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why can't bp just give us a regular 40mm fifty fathoms production model? is it that hard to give us what we want?!!
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I like it - probably could have done without the date window but I think overall it’s very nice and priced right.
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I like the watch but the price has always put me off. I will admire from afar.
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15 March 2021, 09:25 PM | #42 |
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As many, i would like to see just a regular 40mm version, i'm losing interest and confidence into BP as there are now too many iterations of limited editions that are too close to each other in design, and i'm not a fan a faux patina. also, no rad in 2021 is not really of any interest neither. Just the 45mm model (i prefer the hands on that model too) reduced to 40 or 41 would have been nice.
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15 March 2021, 09:32 PM | #43 |
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$14k. GTFOH.
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15 March 2021, 10:09 PM | #47 |
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I find the fake vintage exaggerated. I much prefer my Mil Spec on this aspect (index, bezel).
Otherwise as usual, the specs are convincing. The standard price. For those who do not yet have their Fifty Fathoms limited, this is the opportunity...
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Fauxtina looks too heavy handed for me. A few years ago I’d have been all over this but I think I need to stop buying these because I never like them when they arrive.
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Historically significant diver. That’s the beginning and end.
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I like it. Will see it tomorrow in real before deciding if I buy it, but I like it more than the Hodinkee version (which I own). Strange enough, I like this watch more with the date, although I typically prefer no date. The Hodinkee version is almost too simple. This looks better imo. Strap definitely better than nato. Only that side inscription...
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At least the hands are the correct length FFS
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Cases are hand finished (no sharp machined edges), polished surfaces are polished to a higher degree, brushed surfaces are a finer grit of brushing, markers and hands polished perfectly, paint applied more precisely, and of course the movement is finished to a higher level. I don't know about this movement but the 1315 is imho Rolex tough while being better finished and more accomplished than something from AP. Aesthetics are subjective so of course it might be boring to some (this new release is a snoozer) but I don't think they are overpriced. Compared to what you get from AP for a diver the BP is a bargain. |
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Of course, it's a diver of higher watchmaking than an industrial Sub. I have both and confirm. There is also perhaps the SeaQ panorama from Glashütte which comes close in terms of caliber and case finishes...I would say between the two, Blancpain is on top.
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I agree with this, wholeheartedly. I like this version, but I would rather hold out for a 45mm "no radiations." Or, wait for the next release. :)
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Was available through the Hodinkee shop for a short period, but sold out already. I wonder how many they had allocated.
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16 March 2021, 03:01 AM | #59 |
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Sigh, disappointed even though I knew what was coming with the teaser pic, I guess I was hoping for something surprisingly special. Unfortunately we got another 'faux lumed' 'special edition' reissuance. I understand the significance of the 'No radiations' dial and can appreciate the heritage behind it, but come on.
Blancpain, please stop with the faux lume. Faux lume is the equivalent of buying blue jeans with factory torn holes. Would anyone buy a new Rolex Sub with factory added dings / scratches, faded bezel, or stretched bracelet to give the watch an old look? For years I hated the Sub, for the sole reason everyone had one. Just to be different, I nearly pulled the trigger on a Fifty Fathoms or Bathyscaphe many times, but couldn't get past the 45mm / 43mm (too big) and 38mm (too small) for my wrist size and ended up, well... getting a Sub. I'm now a total convert to the Sub and understand the appeal. It's a nice wearing fine time piece with heritage to boot. As others have posted on this site, if Blancpain would just make the 40mm case a standard issued piece, with a simple updated dial, date / no date versions available, standard lume say in an Aqua Lung style, they could be a serious contender to pull sales away from the Submariner crowd. Some of us WIS might even own both! Ok, rant over. |
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