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jramarch · 6 April 2009, 07:54 AM

Quick question for the members here. I have an m series TT blue sub, and m series Daytona white dial. Lately I've fallen in love with the SS submariner, but I've also falllen for the Blancpain 50 fathoms. I also like the look of the black dial with black leather strap.

If you had a choice which one would you get. I know that one is 40mm and the other is 45mm. Is it good to diversify or stay with Rolex? what do you guys think.

Jimbits76 · 6 April 2009, 07:56 AM

BP FF.

My dream watch....I love them. Wish I had the cash to buy one!

J

Alcan · 6 April 2009, 08:24 AM

The BP.

diablojota · 6 April 2009, 08:29 AM

BP 50 Fathoms. I wish I could afford one. Simply elegant.

TimeToGo · 6 April 2009, 08:42 AM

Gotta love that classic SUB!

pirchryn · 6 April 2009, 08:59 AM

I am sub fan...something timeless about a great sub,

tubojunk · 6 April 2009, 09:03 AM

Definitely go with Blancpain FF in my opinion.

karmatp · 6 April 2009, 09:15 AM

I love the sub but the Blancpain FF is the ultimate watch. No Rolex comes close to the FF, go buy one.

AIKO · 6 April 2009, 10:27 AM

I love the BP FF. However, the one thing that that would keep me from owning one is the "BLANCPAIN" in large letters on the side of the case. Tacky for such a cool watch.

WJGESQ · 6 April 2009, 11:07 AM

Why would the BP FF be better than any Rolex? Just curious as to whether that is a purely subjective statement.

hflee55 · 6 April 2009, 10:35 AM

i had an opportunity to buy the FF a few weeks back but changed my mind at the last minute & bought a PAM233 instead. Anyways, the FF was great but the deal-killer for me was the strap. it felt flimsy and really unappealing. unfortunately, there was no ss bracelet or rubber strap versions available and so i decided to go with the PAM instead.

diablojota · 6 April 2009, 10:41 AM

Well, you can always get one with the bracelet. I would prefer the bracelet myself.
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hflee55 · 6 April 2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by diablojota

Well, you can always get one with the bracelet. I would prefer the bracelet myself.
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yup. waiting for my AD to have one in bracelet. might consider it then. the FF, as i said is very nice but i just couldn't get over the nylon-like strap.

Joelmor · 6 April 2009, 11:18 AM

I had a FF for a while and replaced it with a Green Anniversary Sub and a SD. The FF is a beautiful, well made watch, no doubt. The sapphire bezel is incredible. Mine consistently lost 4 sec. a day, even after it was regulated by the factory! It is also extremely large and wears rather larger than 45 mm - at least on me. But they are beautiful and I can certainly understand those who want one and want to keep it. But I prefer the subs.
Joel

abr68 · 6 April 2009, 11:53 AM

On the modern ones I would definetely go for the Sub.
Speaking on vintage 50 fathoms I would have to scratch my had.
Fortunately I do have a lot of Vintage Subs as well as 2 BP 50 fathoms

jramarch · 6 April 2009, 11:58 AM

It does wear larger but there is a very clean look to the watch that attracts me to it. Even with the canvas strap it in my opinion it still looks very elegant as opposed to the more utilitarian look of the the sub.

6 April 2009, 07:54 AM	#1
jramarch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: JR Location: NYC Watch: Daytonas Posts: 19	Which one would you buy. Quick question for the members here. I have an m series TT blue sub, and m series Daytona white dial. Lately I've fallen in love with the SS submariner, but I've also falllen for the Blancpain 50 fathoms. I also like the look of the black dial with black leather strap. If you had a choice which one would you get. I know that one is 40mm and the other is 45mm. Is it good to diversify or stay with Rolex? what do you guys think.

6 April 2009, 08:24 AM	#3
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The BP. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

6 April 2009, 08:29 AM	#4
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	BP 50 Fathoms. I wish I could afford one. Simply elegant. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

6 April 2009, 09:03 AM	#7
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	Definitely go with Blancpain FF in my opinion. __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

6 April 2009, 09:15 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I love the sub but the Blancpain FF is the ultimate watch. No Rolex comes close to the FF, go buy one. __________________ My grails:

6 April 2009, 07:56 AM	#2
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	BP FF. My dream watch....I love them. Wish I had the cash to buy one! J

6 April 2009, 08:42 AM	#5
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,713	Gotta love that classic SUB!

6 April 2009, 08:59 AM	#6
pirchryn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: Sub SS Posts: 110	I am sub fan...something timeless about a great sub,

6 April 2009, 10:27 AM	#9
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I love the BP FF. However, the one thing that that would keep me from owning one is the "BLANCPAIN" in large letters on the side of the case. Tacky for such a cool watch.

6 April 2009, 11:07 AM	#10
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Why would the BP FF be better than any Rolex? Just curious as to whether that is a purely subjective statement.

6 April 2009, 10:35 AM	#11
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	i had an opportunity to buy the FF a few weeks back but changed my mind at the last minute & bought a PAM233 instead. Anyways, the FF was great but the deal-killer for me was the strap. it felt flimsy and really unappealing. unfortunately, there was no ss bracelet or rubber strap versions available and so i decided to go with the PAM instead.

6 April 2009, 10:41 AM	#12
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Well, you can always get one with the bracelet. I would prefer the bracelet myself. 5015_1130_71_sb.jpg __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

6 April 2009, 11:18 AM	#14
Joelmor Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Joel Location: NJ Watch: WG Daytona YG DD40 Posts: 267	I had a FF for a while and replaced it with a Green Anniversary Sub and a SD. The FF is a beautiful, well made watch, no doubt. The sapphire bezel is incredible. Mine consistently lost 4 sec. a day, even after it was regulated by the factory! It is also extremely large and wears rather larger than 45 mm - at least on me. But they are beautiful and I can certainly understand those who want one and want to keep it. But I prefer the subs. Joel

6 April 2009, 11:53 AM	#15
abr68 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Axel Location: Germany Watch: view my signature Posts: 612	On the modern ones I would definetely go for the Sub. Speaking on vintage 50 fathoms I would have to scratch my had. Fortunately I do have a lot of Vintage Subs as well as 2 BP 50 fathoms

6 April 2009, 11:58 AM	#16
jramarch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: JR Location: NYC Watch: Daytonas Posts: 19	It does wear larger but there is a very clean look to the watch that attracts me to it. Even with the canvas strap it in my opinion it still looks very elegant as opposed to the more utilitarian look of the the sub.

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