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SUBversive · 11 January 2013, 11:19 AM

No.

dukerules · 11 January 2013, 12:13 PM

I own a FF Sport and a ceramic Sub. I would make that trade in a literal heartbeat.

wohlfecc · 11 January 2013, 12:18 PM

Go for it!

alanbass · 11 January 2013, 12:29 PM

I would keep the Rolex. But that only because I cant imagine wearing any other brand

kilyung · 11 January 2013, 12:37 PM

Size wise it fits my 6.5" wrist surprisingly well IMO.

simongpaez · 11 January 2013, 12:40 PM

No

Royalex · 11 January 2013, 12:58 PM

No way

mfnj · 11 January 2013, 01:09 PM

Thanks everyone. At a minimum I am going to try on a FF this weekend and see how it feels

supertrooper · 11 January 2013, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furbo

Trade SS hulk for a lousy sub copy on a strap?

Ignorance is bliss.

Andrés G · 11 January 2013, 01:40 PM

I would do that trade in a second and never look back.

Widows Son · 11 January 2013, 02:05 PM

Yes!!!! My neighbor has one and it's gorgeous.

snowpea · 11 January 2013, 02:07 PM

I wouldn't do the trade, but the FF is a beautiful piece in it's own right. Would love to own one.

Bassplayer · 11 January 2013, 02:16 PM

Keep your sub and save for the FF. it will be available when you are ready.

superdog · 11 January 2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furbo

Trade SS hulk for a lousy sub copy on a strap? Nope.

sub copy? lol. my brother, this is a place of learning. it happens.

but the FF is in no way shape or form a sub copy. the FF has an incredible history and is an amazing iconic watch. IMHO i would much prefer the FF.

that said, i do get confused as to why they put it on the strap. AND, i like the strap much better. BUT, but they should at least put it on a waterproof strap.

AmbSteve · 11 January 2013, 02:39 PM

No I would not.

Andrés G · 11 January 2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

that said, i do get confused as to why they put it on the strap. AND, i like the strap much better. BUT, but they should at least put it on a waterproof strap.

It comes on a strap or ss bracelet. The sailcloth strap is waterproof.

ekleve · 11 January 2013, 02:43 PM

No!!!!

Hairdude1 · 11 January 2013, 03:00 PM

Yes!!!!!

wisguy · 11 January 2013, 03:02 PM

Yes

Duc5150 · 11 January 2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

No. If you want an ff, keep the Hulk and get one of these instead.

Seiko 5 modded.

+1 What he said......scratched my itch for the FF and IMHO it wore better than the real thing...AND you get to keep the Hulk!

Todd B. in the OC

Marrk · 11 January 2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

:

http://www.blancpain.com/en/history

I'd trade it for that one, or a close current "tribute" or "replica."

Marrk · 11 January 2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Size wise it fits my 6.5" wrist surprisingly well IMO.

It rises high, like a French "toque" (or so it always seemed to me).

waQstar · 11 January 2013, 04:17 PM

Noway

Marrk · 11 January 2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waqstar

Noway

The capital of which is O'lo, right?

waQstar · 11 January 2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

The capital of which is O'lo, right?

Haha, took me a minute

kirat · 11 January 2013, 04:46 PM

negative!

Joey_V · 11 January 2013, 05:30 PM

I'm not an expert on Blancpain FF... but I would say no.

jay1988 · 11 January 2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Well said Jay

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Well put....

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

If I was the trading kind I would hands down, however, since I am a horology junkie I would just add the fifty!

Pic I took earlier of my LV! The Blancpain has so much history and so does the Sub...

This is why I respect your thinking!

One day we will have a one to one discussion about all things horology!

Looking forward to our talk

I'm not sure how this trade is going down but my search for a FF here in the UK lead to me finding two. The best being a two year old model that is selling for £8,500. The retail is £10,300 so that is not a big loss over two years.

Now considering the LV can be found BNIB for £5,500, if it is a straight swap then it should be done for value reasons alone. It's none of our business the details of the trade but the prices I'm finding online tell me the FF holds its value quite well and if the person is offering a straight swap or not much cash you should do it without hesitation.

Psmith · 11 January 2013, 06:44 PM

I'm rather late to the party, so all the points have been addressed (including the usual errors/hearsay). I will point out that the watch in the OP's photo is in fact a prototype - note the date at '3' and the slightly smaller crown

Here are a couple of threads that may be of interest: Watchtime's review of the current model, shortly after it was released, and a wonderful thread from PuristSPro telling the story of a vintage military watch (one of several such threads I have enjoyed)

http://www.watchtime.at/archive/wt_2...008_03_134.pdf

http://blancpain.watchprosite.com/sh...ti-811728/s-0/

AK797 · 11 January 2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furbo

Trade SS hulk for a lousy sub copy on a strap? Nope.

OK hes had alot of stick and to be fair to him this is the Rolex forum, but what I cant stand is when people say this is just like that Seiko!

11 January 2013, 12:13 PM	#92
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	I own a FF Sport and a ceramic Sub. I would make that trade in a literal heartbeat. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

11 January 2013, 02:07 PM	#102
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	I wouldn't do the trade, but the FF is a beautiful piece in it's own right. Would love to own one. __________________

11 January 2013, 02:16 PM	#103
Bassplayer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Watch: Wife says too many Posts: 348	Keep your sub and save for the FF. it will be available when you are ready. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ " I prefer to drink; not drive " John Alec Entwistle

11 January 2013, 02:39 PM	#105
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	No I would not. __________________

11 January 2013, 03:02 PM	#109
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Yes __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

11 January 2013, 11:19 AM	#91
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	No.

11 January 2013, 12:18 PM	#93
wohlfecc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 195	Go for it!

11 January 2013, 12:29 PM	#94
alanbass "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northbrook Watch: Rolex DSSD 11660 G Posts: 60	I would keep the Rolex. But that only because I cant imagine wearing any other brand

11 January 2013, 12:37 PM	#95
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Size wise it fits my 6.5" wrist surprisingly well IMO.

11 January 2013, 12:40 PM	#96
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	No

11 January 2013, 12:58 PM	#97
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	No way

11 January 2013, 01:09 PM	#98
mfnj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 630	Thanks everyone. At a minimum I am going to try on a FF this weekend and see how it feels

11 January 2013, 01:40 PM	#100
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I would do that trade in a second and never look back.

11 January 2013, 02:05 PM	#101
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	Yes!!!! My neighbor has one and it's gorgeous.

11 January 2013, 02:43 PM	#107
ekleve "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Cream Posts: 61	No!!!!

11 January 2013, 03:00 PM	#108
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Yes!!!!!

11 January 2013, 04:17 PM	#113
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Noway __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

11 January 2013, 04:46 PM	#116
kirat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Cali Watch: SS DATEJUST Posts: 79	negative!

11 January 2013, 05:30 PM	#117
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I'm not an expert on Blancpain FF... but I would say no. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

11 January 2013, 06:44 PM	#119
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I'm rather late to the party, so all the points have been addressed (including the usual errors/hearsay). I will point out that the watch in the OP's photo is in fact a prototype - note the date at '3' and the slightly smaller crown Here are a couple of threads that may be of interest: Watchtime's review of the current model, shortly after it was released, and a wonderful thread from PuristSPro telling the story of a vintage military watch (one of several such threads I have enjoyed) http://www.watchtime.at/archive/wt_2...008_03_134.pdf http://blancpain.watchprosite.com/sh...ti-811728/s-0/ __________________

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