Blancpain x HODINKEE

[kritameth]

Originally Posted by sgrossma

Again, the market can't support so many watches being flipped all at once for 50% over retail. The 20-25% of people that bought to flip may slowly lower their asks until they get to retail or slightly below b/c they simply want the watches gone short term.
Wait a year and see what happens when they are nowhere to be found.
It's the same pattern over and over.

Insightful take.

For those who missed out, this is the most reasonably priced one since launch, http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php...o=985089&rid=0, and it's by our very own if I'm not mistaken.

[tjantheman]

The one on DavidSW’s website is gone. They were asking $21,975. That’s still a healthy premium.

I have a hard time agreeing with the idea that these will be trading below retail.

[bondtoys]

Guys, instead of checking Second Hand prices - enjoy those beautiful watches and wear them!

[NardinNut]

I get wanting to know that our watch holds a strong value, but who’d want to sell this awesome watch?! Personally I love it

[gm58]

Yes just interesting to know about the market as well.

By the way that is great strap! Is it parachute strap? Works very well with the orange pop!

[vipereaper30]

Yeah that's sharp NardinNut, great choice! Looks like an Erica's original to me.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by kritameth

Insightful take.

For those who missed out, this is the most reasonably priced one since launch, http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php...o=985089&rid=0, and it's by our very own if I'm not mistaken.

Yeah that’s me lol I’m a degenerate. I only listed there because watchrecon isn’t picking up TRF right now for some reason. It’s also listed here with pics.

This is a great watch. I must seek therapy lol

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by gm58

Yes just interesting to know about the market as well.

By the way that is great strap! Is it parachute strap? Works very well with the orange pop!

Thanks! It’s an Erika’s Original. This watch disappears on the wrist with an EO strap. So comfortable

[bigd5506]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

Thanks! It’s an Erika’s Original. This watch disappears on the wrist with an EO strap. So comfortable

That strap is killer! Love the pop of orange

The Crown and Buckle Supreme natos are amazing too

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[sgfortino]

Agree on the crown and buckle straps. I got a couple of their single pass NATOs for this watch and love it.

[bonvivant]

Originally Posted by bigd5506

That strap is killer! Love the pop of orange

The Crown and Buckle Supreme natos are amazing too

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The strap texture and color compliment the watch beautifully! Is this the Slate “Matte Supreme”?

[bigd5506]

Yessir! Its perfect IMO

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[bonvivant]

Originally Posted by bigd5506

Yessir! Its perfect IMO

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Thanks so much for confirming. I absolutely love it. RRL has a ribbed nylon configuration from time to time that resembles the Supreme Matte. They’ve made it in the classic colors (grey, olive, and tan) but never all at once and always in limited supply. Even when they are in stock I could never justify the price at $75. Your post finally has me on a strap that seems to tick all the boxes for me. Thanks again!

[kritameth]

Originally Posted by bigd5506

That strap is killer! Love the pop of orange

The Crown and Buckle Supreme natos are amazing too

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That looks awesome! The thickness is not an issue for the spring bars right?

[bigd5506]

Originally Posted by kritameth

That looks awesome! The thickness is not an issue for the spring bars right?

Not an issue for me. The olive jade color is amazing too

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[TeddyBallGame]

This just arrived and so far I’m really impressed! The size is perfect and I feel it wears smaller than the other 40mm watches I own. Like others have said, for the price it should have also come with a sail cloth strap. When I went to the AD to buy a strap their first question was, “for the new Mil-Spec?” I guess they’ve gotten a few orders for them. I really wish the 20mm sail cloth strap was also available in the olive green color. It goes great with this watch.

I’m not sure if this person is on TRF, but I want to thank whoever decided this watch wasn’t for them and returned it. It was quite a surprise when I got an email from, Hodinkee. From one watch enthusiast to another, thanks!!

That grainy, matte dial is

[bigd5506]

Originally Posted by TeddyBallGame

This just arrived and so far really impressed! The size is perfect and I feel it wears smaller than the other 40mm watches I own. Like others have said, for the price it should have also come with sail cloth strap. When I went to the AD to buy the sail cloth their first question was, “for the new Mil-Spec?” I guess they’ve gotten a few orders for them. I really wish the 20mm strap was also available in the olive green color. It goes great with this watch.

I’m not sure if this person is on TRF, but I want to thank whoever decided this watch wasn’t for them and returned it. I was quite surprise when I got an email from, Hodinkee. From one watch enthusiast to another, thanks!!

That grainy, matte dial is

Cheers to the real watch collector that returned it ant didn't flip it

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[gm58]

Originally Posted by TeddyBallGame

This just arrived and so far I’m really impressed! The size is perfect and I feel it wears smaller than the other 40mm watches I own. Like others have said, for the price it should have also come with a sail cloth strap. When I went to the AD to buy a strap their first question was, “for the new Mil-Spec?” I guess they’ve gotten a few orders for them. I really wish the 20mm sail cloth strap was also available in the olive green color. It goes great with this watch.

I’m not sure if this person is on TRF, but I want to thank whoever decided this watch wasn’t for them and returned it. It was quite a surprise when I got an email from, Hodinkee. From one watch enthusiast to another, thanks!!

That grainy, matte dial is

Congrats on your pickup! Were you quick to put yourself on the waitlist? Was wondering how it worked maybe they go through 1 by 1?

In any case great watch strap combo!

[Soarer]

Wow, congrats!!! It looks so awesome! Do show us when the strap arrives. IMO Blancpain has the best Diver watch on the market in terms of design, value and heritage.


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[TeddyBallGame]

Originally Posted by gm58

Congrats on your pickup! Were you quick to put yourself on the waitlist? Was wondering how it worked maybe they go through 1 by 1?

In any case great watch strap combo!

I tried to buy one the morning they were released. Had it in my cart and by the time I went to complete my payment it sold out and that's when I added my name to the wait list. I also sent a follow-up email to their customer service team letting them know I had added my name to the waitlist and that I was still very interested in the watch.

[NardinNut]

When I first got the FF I took it off the nato right away. I just returned from a two week trip that I wore it on the BP nato the whole time. I have to say the nato has now won my respect. It’s extremely comfortable, it makes the watch pop, and it gives it a cool vintage vibe. I think I’m starting to understand the design language Hodinkee was going for with it. Of course I still think it should have also come with the sail cloth but I have more respect for the nato now.

[whats_shakin]

I got my Milspec in late December and while I love it finding a strap that fits it right is a pain. I'm not a NATO fan.

I ordered the OEM Blancpain 20mm tropic strap (used on the No-Rad reissue that uses the same case) and it contacts the case even when using the OEM curved spring bars (and I had to source a buckle for it).

Then I ordered a custom curved-end strap from Jean Rousseau that had to be redone (came in the wrong size). Then ordered an Erika's Originals that fits great. But not sure why BP put the holes in the lugs so close to the case, there was plenty of room for them to move the holes 1-2mm down to give it more clearance.

[ap1]

Looks like most of the guys on here sold theirs. I still like mine!

[bigd5506]

Originally Posted by ap1

Looks like most of the guys on here sold theirs. I still like mine!

I still have mine!

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[jarraa]

I still have min and love it! Go back and forth it using nato and Erikas!


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[mps354]

Originally Posted by ap1

Looks like most of the guys on here sold theirs. I still like mine!

Still have mine...putting it on a tropic strap made a big difference

[NardinNut]

Still have mine and just got the x71 bracelet for it

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ap1

Looks like most of the guys on here sold theirs. I still like mine!

[ap1]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Lol. I forgive you, been there done that. This is the pick of the litter though




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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ap1

Lol. I forgive you, been there done that. This is the pick of the litter though




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Looks damn good there