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jag32 · 21 September 2019, 01:51 AM

Just got my 45mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chronograph on the stainless steel bracelet! Very excited about this one and it perfectly compliments my 43mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe on kevlar strap. I love my little Blancpain family, I’m really addicted to Blancpain.

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jag32 · 21 September 2019, 02:01 AM

And I just love how it came with the perforated kevlar strap so I can go between stainless and kevlar! This was a pleasant surprise I wasn’t expecting!

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jag32 · 21 September 2019, 07:01 AM

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KBM · 21 September 2019, 07:49 AM

Great piece, congrats!

MichaelFlash · 21 September 2019, 08:08 AM

Congratulations! Love the FF!

asiparks · 21 September 2019, 04:51 PM

Nice catch on the bracelet too ! Congrats !

jag32 · 23 September 2019, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

Nice catch on the bracelet too ! Congrats !

Thanks! Having it on the bracelet is how I could justify buying a second FF

_speedmaster_ · 23 September 2019, 06:47 AM

Congrats on an awesome pickup. Looks killer on the bracelet.

jag32 · 23 September 2019, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Congrats on an awesome pickup. Looks killer on the bracelet.

Thanks

whattimeyougot · 23 September 2019, 07:58 AM

Love it! I’d bet you’ll be hard pressed to see another one in the wild too which in my book is a plus.

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jag32 · 23 September 2019, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by whattimeyougot

Love it! I’d bet you’ll be hard pressed to see another one in the wild too which in my book is a plus.

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Even my boutique only has it on the strap!

Subterranean · 23 September 2019, 08:33 AM

Wow.that watch is awesome.congratulations

jag32 · 23 September 2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Subterranean

Wow.that watch is awesome.congratulations

Thanks

Totoro · 23 September 2019, 03:17 PM

Congratulations! Awesome watch. Chrono works well on a big watch. Just the right balance.

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jag32 · 23 September 2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Totoro

Congratulations! Awesome watch. Chrono works well on a big watch. Just the right balance.

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Agreed. This is why I opted for the 3 hand Bathyscaphe and Chrono FF in 45mm.

jag32 · 24 September 2019, 12:36 PM

After having this for a few days, it is such a lovely piece in every way and has incredible wrist presence. I’ve received a number of compliments and it’s the only watch I’ve ever had people comment on publicly. My only gripe is no hacking seconds, but it’s okay because slight rearward pressure on the crown when unscrewed will stop the seconds subdial to enable perfect synchronization. I love it!

jag32 · 24 September 2019, 12:38 PM

I can’t edit my above post for some reason, but one additional comment I have is that this is a true adventure watch. It is the only haute horology watch in my collection that I feel no qualms in taking into every environment and abusing it, knowing it will take a beating. I just love it.

superstarmar · 24 September 2019, 01:05 PM

I usually don’t go outside the box on SS sport models
but I do like Blancpain... Congrats, it’s gorgeous .
Love the Bezel!!!

Beautiful duo ...

tcpx · 24 September 2019, 02:39 PM

Congrats.. I love my fifty fathoms - such an underrated watch that doesn’t quite get the attention it deserves!

jag32 · 24 September 2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tcpx

Congrats.. I love my fifty fathoms - such an underrated watch that doesn’t quite get the attention it deserves!

I agree. Quality on this and finishing of the case is superb.

brandrea · 24 September 2019, 09:43 PM

BIG congratulations and on a bracelet too

I have yet to see a bracelet version here, but I’d love to be able to try one on someday.

Enjoy it

JayHantz · 24 September 2019, 10:10 PM

Congratulations! I love the look of the FF and it appears to be a great addition to an already awesome collection!

jag32 · 24 September 2019, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

BIG congratulations and on a bracelet too

I have yet to see a bracelet version here, but I’d love to be able to try one on someday.

Enjoy it

The bracelet is incredibly comfortable and beautifully finished. Every detail down to the dual folding clasp and rigidity of the chassis is just superb. The bracelet is superior in both comfort and quality to the bracelets on my old Rolex GMT and Sub.

I cannot recommend this watch enough and the 45mm wears appropriately, it is Not overly huge and I have 6.95” wrists.

Anyone considering a Rolex or other dive/tool watch, but who wants something in a package of true haute horology, should consider this Blancpain example.

brandrea · 24 September 2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jag32

The bracelet is incredibly comfortable and beautifully finished. Every detail down to the dual folding clasp and rigidity of the chassis is just superb. The bracelet is superior in both comfort and quality to the bracelets on my old Rolex GMT and Sub.

I cannot recommend this watch enough and the 45mm wears appropriately, it is Not overly huge and I have 6.95” wrists.

Anyone considering a Rolex or other dive/tool watch, but who wants something in a package of true haute horology, should consider this Blancpain example.

I agree

I’ve been eyeballing them for quite some time now

jag32 · 24 September 2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I agree

I’ve been eyeballing them for quite some time now

Get one!

jag32 · 28 September 2019, 11:30 AM

After this being on the wrist for the last week or so, I can unequivocally say that the Blancpain chronograph is among the smoothest and most enjoyable to use of any other chronos I’ve tried, including Patek chronos.

DoraTheExplorerII · 28 September 2019, 12:29 PM

Not that it's a good habit to do anyways but can you operate the chronograph underwater?

jag32 · 28 September 2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DoraTheExplorerII

Not that it's a good habit to do anyways but can you operate the chronograph underwater?

I don’t know to be honest. I imagine if I ask Blancpain at the boutique they will advise against it, but I imagine you can. Not sure.

Uppersouth · 3 October 2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DoraTheExplorerII

Not that it's a good habit to do anyways but can you operate the chronograph underwater?

Marc Hayek said yes in an interview on Watch Advisor.

Uppersouth · 3 October 2019, 11:18 AM

Absolutely beautiful piece! Blancpain is drawing me in. Your post isn’t helping matters. Lol.

21 September 2019, 01:51 AM	#1
jag32 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: DC Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN Posts: 1,015	INCOMING... Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chronograph Just got my 45mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chronograph on the stainless steel bracelet! Very excited about this one and it perfectly compliments my 43mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe on kevlar strap. I love my little Blancpain family, I’m really addicted to Blancpain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 September 2019, 04:51 PM	#6
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,889	Nice catch on the bracelet too ! Congrats ! __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

23 September 2019, 06:47 AM	#8
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Congrats on an awesome pickup. Looks killer on the bracelet. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

3 October 2019, 11:18 AM	#30
Uppersouth 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,575	Absolutely beautiful piece! Blancpain is drawing me in. Your post isn’t helping matters. Lol. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

21 September 2019, 02:01 AM	#2
jag32 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: DC Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN Posts: 1,015	And I just love how it came with the perforated kevlar strap so I can go between stainless and kevlar! This was a pleasant surprise I wasn’t expecting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 September 2019, 07:01 AM	#3
jag32 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: DC Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN Posts: 1,015	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 September 2019, 07:49 AM	#4
KBM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,485	Great piece, congrats!

21 September 2019, 08:08 AM	#5
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Congratulations! Love the FF!

23 September 2019, 07:58 AM	#10
whattimeyougot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,012	Love it! I’d bet you’ll be hard pressed to see another one in the wild too which in my book is a plus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2019, 08:33 AM	#12
Subterranean "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Australia Watch: 1989 16610 Sub Posts: 258	Wow.that watch is awesome.congratulations

23 September 2019, 03:17 PM	#14
Totoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: Omega PloProf Posts: 273	Congratulations! Awesome watch. Chrono works well on a big watch. Just the right balance. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

24 September 2019, 12:36 PM	#16
jag32 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: DC Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN Posts: 1,015	After having this for a few days, it is such a lovely piece in every way and has incredible wrist presence. I’ve received a number of compliments and it’s the only watch I’ve ever had people comment on publicly. My only gripe is no hacking seconds, but it’s okay because slight rearward pressure on the crown when unscrewed will stop the seconds subdial to enable perfect synchronization. I love it!

24 September 2019, 12:38 PM	#17
jag32 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: DC Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN Posts: 1,015	I can’t edit my above post for some reason, but one additional comment I have is that this is a true adventure watch. It is the only haute horology watch in my collection that I feel no qualms in taking into every environment and abusing it, knowing it will take a beating. I just love it.

24 September 2019, 01:05 PM	#18
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I usually don’t go outside the box on SS sport models but I do like Blancpain... Congrats, it’s gorgeous . Love the Bezel!!! Beautiful duo ...

24 September 2019, 02:39 PM	#19
tcpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 375	Congrats.. I love my fifty fathoms - such an underrated watch that doesn’t quite get the attention it deserves!

24 September 2019, 09:43 PM	#21
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,819	BIG congratulations and on a bracelet too I have yet to see a bracelet version here, but I’d love to be able to try one on someday. Enjoy it

24 September 2019, 10:10 PM	#22
JayHantz 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,846	Congratulations! I love the look of the FF and it appears to be a great addition to an already awesome collection!

28 September 2019, 11:30 AM	#26
jag32 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: DC Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN Posts: 1,015	After this being on the wrist for the last week or so, I can unequivocally say that the Blancpain chronograph is among the smoothest and most enjoyable to use of any other chronos I’ve tried, including Patek chronos.

28 September 2019, 12:29 PM	#27
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Not that it's a good habit to do anyways but can you operate the chronograph underwater?

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