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AK797 · 11 January 2013, 10:20 PM

Even tho its 45mm it wears quite a bit smaller and felt fine on my 7.25 inch wrists, its not like a Breitling 45mm for example. And the sailcloth strap while it doesnt look great in pics is much nicer in real life and is very comfortable. And finally the sapphire crystal bezel is just a work of art - unique functional beauty at its best.

Damn, Im talking myself into buying one now... Shut up it just looks like a lousy Sub!

Psmith · 11 January 2013, 10:30 PM

For some reason, the sailcloth strap never seems to photograph well, yet it is really nice in real life. This is a very comfortable watch to wear (my wrist is a tad over 7") and wears much smaller than the specs suggest

mws222 · 11 January 2013, 11:34 PM

I wouldn't only because my wrist couldn't handle the size of the FF, if it could I'd make the trade.

blackout · 11 January 2013, 11:43 PM

Nope! Currently have a Hulk and also owned a Fifty DK in the past.... Great watch but I still own the Hulk. But thats my own preference.

kilyung · 12 January 2013, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

No. If you want an ff... get one of these instead.

Seiko 5 modded.

That's like saying get an Invicta instead of a Sub.

floater156 · 12 January 2013, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furbo

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

If I recall correctly, I don't believe this is the first outlandishly ignorant post you've made.

lefty · 12 January 2013, 01:04 AM

no.

but may consider if its for the "No Radiation FF"

Marrk · 12 January 2013, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

If I recall correctly, I don't believe this is the first outlandishly ignorant post you've made.

Like aksing said, enough already. This is well past being an unseemly pile-on. Let's move on, shall we?

Marrk · 12 January 2013, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

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/

Thank you for these links.

I'm going to enjoy reading them.

powerfunk · 12 January 2013, 03:33 AM

I'm just going to throw in a vote for the "Yes" column. Sapphire bezel?

j.alex · 12 January 2013, 03:35 AM

No way!

incontrol · 12 January 2013, 03:43 AM

My vote is yes. The Blancpain is on my very short list and the Tribute to FF Aqualung is a stunner!

RolexDivers · 12 January 2013, 03:46 AM

never...

kmleffler · 12 January 2013, 05:29 AM

Yes. To me the FF is an iconic watch and I love the fact that it is 45mm.

eric23 · 12 January 2013, 05:32 AM

Yes!

Psmith · 12 January 2013, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

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

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

Thank you for these links.

I'm going to enjoy reading them.

My pleasure Mark

I don't think many people can claim that their watch stopped a bullet! (the PuristSPro link)

Shade · 12 January 2013, 04:47 PM

Id take a fifty fathoms any day compared to a Hulk.

Elementa · 12 January 2013, 10:46 PM

I'd do it, the FF is a beautiful piece.

JohanG · 12 January 2013, 10:49 PM

bayerische · 12 January 2013, 10:49 PM

Yes I would. In a heartbeat!

cedargrove · 13 January 2013, 12:13 AM

I like them both, but if I could only pick one the it'd be the Fifty Fathoms.

As an aside, although the FF was released in 1953 and the Sub in 1954, the Sub spent much of 1953 being tested by the Institute for Deep Sea Research. I don't think either one is a copy of the other. I see them both as unique, iconic watches and have respect for both.

Ejraibeck · 13 January 2013, 12:36 AM

Although the BlancPain is sweet; no doubt. I would not trade the Hulk for it. It's amongst my favorite rollies.

VetteBandit · 13 January 2013, 11:00 AM

I would do that trade in a heartbeat.

The sailcloth is great in real life and a very comfortable strap.

GradyPhilpott · 13 January 2013, 01:58 PM

If you pay retail for a Fifty Fathoms 5015-1130-71 on a bracelet, it will cost you about $18,000 with applicable taxes.

Would I trade a Rolex for a Blancpain?

Probably not, but I'm not a flipper.

Yellowcard · 20 January 2013, 10:02 PM

Yes...the Fifty Fathoms is one of the very few watches I would pick over a sub. Would like it more on a steel bracelet though....

Cajundatejust007 · 20 January 2013, 10:12 PM

Nope

landroverking · 21 January 2013, 12:14 AM

No

alexlt730512 · 21 January 2013, 02:10 AM

yes, i'd

francis · 21 January 2013, 02:25 AM

yes in a new york minute!

kilyung · 21 January 2013, 02:40 AM

11 January 2013, 10:30 PM	#122
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	For some reason, the sailcloth strap never seems to photograph well, yet it is really nice in real life. This is a very comfortable watch to wear (my wrist is a tad over 7") and wears much smaller than the specs suggest __________________

12 January 2013, 03:43 AM	#132
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	My vote is yes. The Blancpain is on my very short list and the Tribute to FF Aqualung is a stunner! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

12 January 2013, 04:47 PM	#137
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Id take a fifty fathoms any day compared to a Hulk. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

12 January 2013, 10:49 PM	#139
JohanG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Johan Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Posts: 150	__________________ There's no such thing as a free lunch 114060/126710/16030

12 January 2013, 10:49 PM	#140
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Yes I would. In a heartbeat! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

11 January 2013, 10:20 PM	#121
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Even tho its 45mm it wears quite a bit smaller and felt fine on my 7.25 inch wrists, its not like a Breitling 45mm for example. And the sailcloth strap while it doesnt look great in pics is much nicer in real life and is very comfortable. And finally the sapphire crystal bezel is just a work of art - unique functional beauty at its best. Damn, Im talking myself into buying one now... Shut up it just looks like a lousy Sub!

11 January 2013, 11:34 PM	#123
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	I wouldn't only because my wrist couldn't handle the size of the FF, if it could I'd make the trade.

11 January 2013, 11:43 PM	#124
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	Nope! Currently have a Hulk and also owned a Fifty DK in the past.... Great watch but I still own the Hulk. But thats my own preference.

12 January 2013, 01:04 AM	#127
lefty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spore / Perth WA Posts: 57	no. but may consider if its for the "No Radiation FF"

12 January 2013, 03:33 AM	#130
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I'm just going to throw in a vote for the "Yes" column. Sapphire bezel?

12 January 2013, 03:35 AM	#131
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	No way!

12 January 2013, 03:46 AM	#133
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	never...

12 January 2013, 05:29 AM	#134
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	Yes. To me the FF is an iconic watch and I love the fact that it is 45mm.

12 January 2013, 05:32 AM	#135
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Yes!

12 January 2013, 10:46 PM	#138
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	I'd do it, the FF is a beautiful piece.

13 January 2013, 12:13 AM	#141
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I like them both, but if I could only pick one the it'd be the Fifty Fathoms. As an aside, although the FF was released in 1953 and the Sub in 1954, the Sub spent much of 1953 being tested by the Institute for Deep Sea Research. I don't think either one is a copy of the other. I see them both as unique, iconic watches and have respect for both.

13 January 2013, 12:36 AM	#142
Ejraibeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ct Posts: 9	Although the BlancPain is sweet; no doubt. I would not trade the Hulk for it. It's amongst my favorite rollies.

13 January 2013, 11:00 AM	#143
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	I would do that trade in a heartbeat. The sailcloth is great in real life and a very comfortable strap. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

13 January 2013, 01:58 PM	#144
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	If you pay retail for a Fifty Fathoms 5015-1130-71 on a bracelet, it will cost you about $18,000 with applicable taxes. Would I trade a Rolex for a Blancpain? Probably not, but I'm not a flipper. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

20 January 2013, 10:02 PM	#145
Yellowcard "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 20	Yes...the Fifty Fathoms is one of the very few watches I would pick over a sub. Would like it more on a steel bracelet though....

20 January 2013, 10:12 PM	#146
Cajundatejust007 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: LA Posts: 6	Nope

21 January 2013, 12:14 AM	#147
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No

21 January 2013, 02:10 AM	#148
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	yes, i'd

21 January 2013, 02:25 AM	#149
francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: a few places Watch: Datejust Posts: 796	yes in a new york minute!

21 January 2013, 02:40 AM	#150
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940

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