Blancpain x HODINKEE

[mps354]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I know it’s just a buckle but it’s damn nice looking lol

Thanks for the tip, the Vegas boutique was easy to deal with, knew exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately the buckle was already on back order by the time I got to them

[JParm]

Just got the text from FedEx - something should be coming my way tomorrow, signature required...

[JParm]

Originally Posted by GB-man

For 28 mine includes a BNIB sailcloth and OEM buckle a $450 value.

Honestly if I don’t like it I’ll prolly just send it back. I’ve started eying some journe lol

If I don't like mine, I'll sell at a premium.

Supply / demand dictates market rate.

[sgfortino]

I got the sailcloth strap and buckle from the LV boutique last week and I must say it’s a really nice combo. Haven’t mounted it yet but plan to soon. Nato covers up that sweet movement.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

If I don't like mine, I'll sell at a premium.

Supply / demand dictates market rate.

I’m not convinced this watch will sell at a substantial premium. Time will tell.

[stormshadow]

Same here. We will see how it goes. I want to see how it stacks up with my other Blancpain pieces (5015 FF, Leman Flyback Grande Date).

Not all can stay around, so we will see what gets put in the block.

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

If I don't like mine, I'll sell at a premium.

Supply / demand dictates market rate.

[mps354]

Just got the fedex notification as well, coming tomorrow

[tjantheman]

6:48 PM, and still no delivery.

[kritameth]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I know it’s just a buckle but it’s damn nice looking lol

That's a really great looking buckle. How much was it?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by kritameth

that's a really great looking buckle. How much was it?

159

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by mps354

Just got the fedex notification as well, coming tomorrow

I’m being left in the dust!

[ChaseATX]

Mine has sat in labor sent to fedex status since Monday morning. Hoping for a tomorrow drop off for a New Years Eve delivery.


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[bonvivant]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Mine has sat in labor sent to fedex status since Monday morning. Hoping for a tomorrow drop off for a New Years Eve delivery.


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No movement on this end either. FedEx tracking still indicates delivery by 8PM ET today despite it being 8:45PM.

[lengrenjt]

Label created on 27th and the actual package was shipped out today late afternoon.
They really made it by 2020.

[sgfortino]

I finally mounted it on the sailcloth strap and I must say it’s really nice. I really like the single pass nato I had it on previously and really like the look but the sailcloth is a nice change of pace. Plus you can see the movement then too.







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[rotiprata]

Originally Posted by sgfortino

I finally mounted it on the sailcloth strap and I must say it’s really nice. I really like the single pass nato I had it on previously and really like the look but the sailcloth is a nice change of pace. Plus you can see the movement then too.







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That buckle though

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[TH14]

Hi all,

I’m based in the UK and new to the forum - I hope everyone had a good holiday period and best wishes for the new year.

I received my watch just before Christmas - my first Blancpain! I’d been considering buying one for a while - I had my name down for a Barakuda but decided against it as the colouring of the lume was a little dark for my taste. I bought and returned the previous Hodinkee edition as it was just a bit too small for me in person. So I was hoping this watch would be the one for me. The details of this one were just what I’d been hoping for - no date, brushed case, no case engraving, simplified dial and bezel markings, smaller bezel font, matte dial. And in person, it doesn’t disappoint. I hope all of those waiting receive the watch asap. I was hoping to share some photos to help with the wait but I can’t post links yet as I’ve just joined. I’ll do so as soon as I can.

I’m wearing the watch on an olive NATO at the moment but plan to add the Blancpain tropic style strap. I wondered if any owners could help me with some questions about that strap, please?

- Will the standard size of strap fit a 17cm wrist (I’ve read it’s quite short)?
- The Milspec comes with curved, shoulderless spring bars. Will these fit the tropic strap? Or does the strap take straight spring bars?

Thanks for your help!

[rotiprata]

Originally Posted by TH14

Hi all,

I’m based in the UK and new to the forum - I hope everyone had a good holiday period and best wishes for the new year.

I received my watch just before Christmas - my first Blancpain! I’d been considering buying one for a while - I had my name down for a Barakuda but decided against it as the colouring of the lume was a little dark for my taste. I bought and returned the previous Hodinkee edition as it was just a bit too small for me in person. So I was hoping this watch would be the one for me. The details of this one were just what I’d been hoping for - no date, brushed case, no case engraving, simplified dial and bezel markings, smaller bezel font, matte dial. And in person, it doesn’t disappoint. I hope all of those waiting receive the watch asap. I was hoping to share some photos to help with the wait but I can’t post links yet as I’ve just joined. I’ll do so as soon as I can.

I’m wearing the watch on an olive NATO at the moment but plan to add the Blancpain tropic style strap. I wondered if any owners could help me with some questions about that strap, please?

- Will the standard size of strap fit a 17cm wrist (I’ve read it’s quite short)?
- The Milspec comes with curved, shoulderless spring bars. Will these fit the tropic strap? Or does the strap take straight spring bars?

Thanks for your help!

Wow congrats!!! Really glad you manage to receive it before the year ends. Wishing you a good wear! I am gonna be greedy and ask for a video instead , we need that live teasing. Playboy photos just don't do it anymore.

For the strap sizing, I shall leave it to the experts here!

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[rotiprata]

For those who have had their UPS updates, did you guys receive the Hodinkee shipping update email?

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[kritameth]

Originally Posted by sgfortino

I finally mounted it on the sailcloth strap and I must say it’s really nice. I really like the single pass nato I had it on previously and really like the look but the sailcloth is a nice change of pace. Plus you can see the movement then too.







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I'm a little bummed someone said BP only makes the 18mm buckle in polished, so I ordered a buckle from Zealande, had I known they made it in brushed and looks this great I would've splurged. Still undecided whether to get the BP sailcloth or BP Tropic, but I must say, that looks fantastic!

[ap1]

Originally Posted by TH14

Hi all,

I’m based in the UK and new to the forum - I hope everyone had a good holiday period and best wishes for the new year.

I received my watch just before Christmas - my first Blancpain! I’d been considering buying one for a while - I had my name down for a Barakuda but decided against it as the colouring of the lume was a little dark for my taste. I bought and returned the previous Hodinkee edition as it was just a bit too small for me in person. So I was hoping this watch would be the one for me. The details of this one were just what I’d been hoping for - no date, brushed case, no case engraving, simplified dial and bezel markings, smaller bezel font, matte dial. And in person, it doesn’t disappoint. I hope all of those waiting receive the watch asap. I was hoping to share some photos to help with the wait but I can’t post links yet as I’ve just joined. I’ll do so as soon as I can.

I’m wearing the watch on an olive NATO at the moment but plan to add the Blancpain tropic style strap. I wondered if any owners could help me with some questions about that strap, please?

- Will the standard size of strap fit a 17cm wrist (I’ve read it’s quite short)?
- The Milspec comes with curved, shoulderless spring bars. Will these fit the tropic strap? Or does the strap take straight spring bars?

Thanks for your help!

I’ll chime in and say their std sailcloth is short. I have 6.5 wrist and there isn’t much tail. It’s kinda odd.

[tjantheman]

Now my FedEx app says “pending” instead of “arriving Tuesday,” which obviously didn’t happen.

Didn’t somebody on here say Hodinkee gave buyers a generous store credit towards a future purchase when one of their collaborations arrived late? I wonder if we’ll receive store credit too.

[gm58]

they still have until the 31 dec before it is officially over! no updates as to why they were delayed etc...

[bonvivant]

Originally Posted by tjantheman

Now my FedEx app says “pending” instead of “arriving Tuesday,” which obviously didn’t happen.

Didn’t somebody on here say Hodinkee gave buyers a generous store credit towards a future purchase when one of their collaborations arrived late? I wonder if we’ll receive store credit too.

Same here. FedEx now indicates, “Pending” after previously having an ETA of 12/29 before 8PM.

[sgfortino]

Originally Posted by ap1

I’ll chime in and say their std sailcloth is short. I have 6.5 wrist and there isn’t much tail. It’s kinda odd.

I agree with this. I have a smaller wrist and ordered the short sailcloth strap and there are only two holes left on my wrist.

[ChaseATX]

Thinking the sub gets booted from this box when it lands. Hopefully tomorrow. Relegated


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[pdnb]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Thinking the sub gets booted from this box when it lands. Hopefully tomorrow. Relegated


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Hi Chase! Nice 6 pack!


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[ChaseATX]

Just chatted with the HODINKEE shop. Those with labels created already are getting the watches dropped at FedEx later today!


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[lengrenjt]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Thinking the sub gets booted from this box when it lands. Hopefully tomorrow. Relegated


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Wow now that is some amazing collections!

[bonvivant]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Just chatted with the HODINKEE shop. Those with labels created already are getting the watches dropped at FedEx later today!


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Hodinkee sent a response my way indicating the same. Now just waiting for a tracking update. Hopefully by this time tomorrow we’ll all be posting unboxing photos!