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Swaye · 11 December 2020, 12:46 AM

Just posting a watch that I think is a true gem. The lume is spectacular, 300m WR, 96 hour PR, with exceptional quality and finishing throughout. A sophisticated diver. And the black on the dial is mesmerizing to me.

I've seen a couple of BP related posts recently, so felt I should add mine. BP can flat do a diver. I have been waiting on my X71 bracelet to come in for awhile. Can't wait to finally have it on the metal (though the sailcloth is great!).

Be advised it wears smaller than 40mm. Sort of an elegant tool watch. I love it. I've owned a bunch of Subs in my life, and they were all great, but this watch strikes me as far superior in every way. Wish BP would do more 40mm FFs.

Dave455 · 11 December 2020, 01:51 AM

That is absolutely stunning in every respect!

I’ve always had a soft spot for Blancpain. They have a history of making this sort of watch that many other manufacturers could only dream of, and the quality of the watches I’ve seen has been truly awesome.

I particularly like this. Right size, right dial (you shouldn’t have applied numerals on a tool watch), in fact right in every respect.

It would be nice if they offered a version that wasn’t limited edition, but I totally understand anybody going for one of these. If I hadn’t had such a tough year......

Swaye · 11 December 2020, 03:04 AM

Completely agree Dave. It's just a perfect watch in every respect! I love it!

Efferalgan · 11 December 2020, 06:40 AM

The best FF and the only I’d buy now after 2 previous attempts with 45mm Aqualung and Bathyscaphe.

illiguy · 11 December 2020, 06:51 AM

Wow. Stunner. Love the 40 mm case size, the uniqueness, and the larger dial plots. Sharp and congrats!

sgfortino · 11 December 2020, 03:55 PM

Just awesome!

Batmannr1 · 11 December 2020, 04:59 PM

Awesome that Blancpain FF Milspec
This thread just needs more Fifty Fathoms pictures. The 2019 LE successor of the MilSpec, the Barramuda on X71 bracelet

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Swaye · 11 December 2020, 08:31 PM

That Barakuda is magnificent!

Anyone have the Ocean Commitment so we can see all the 40mm LEs?

Batmannr1 · 11 December 2020, 09:46 PM

Do not forget the first 40 mm one. The 50th anniversary Blancpain Fifty Fathoms LE from 2003. Who can share a wristshot of that timepiece?

1William · 11 December 2020, 09:50 PM

Cool watches with a great history.

Swaye · 11 December 2020, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmannr1

Do not forget the first 40 mm one. The 50th anniversary Blancpain Fifty Fathoms LE from 2003. Who can share a wristshot of that timepiece?

I had completely forgotten this one. Surely someone has it. Let's see it!

Swaye · 12 December 2020, 10:13 AM

Can hardly believe I posted this then the Hodinkee thing drops strongly hinting at another MILSPEC.

Justindo · 12 December 2020, 11:22 AM

Great looking watch! It's my favorite of the Fifty Fathoms and if it didn't have a date it would be perfect. If the Hodinkee version is like this 40mm with no date, I might be a buyer. I like my Submariner a lot but the Blancpain is definitely a step up in all respects.

Swaye · 12 December 2020, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Justindo

Great looking watch! It's my favorite of the Fifty Fathoms and if it didn't have a date it would be perfect. If the Hodinkee version is like this 40mm with no date, I might be a buyer. I like my Submariner a lot but the Blancpain is definitely a step up in all respects.

I think at this point everyone is guessing the Hodinkee will be this watch but without a date. Disappointing a bit to me, but at least it is functionally different. Hell I'd be interested in a no date version. So I can see why they would do it. And the relatively few current MILSPEC owners it will piss off is worth it to them I suppose.

Soarer · 13 December 2020, 10:03 AM

I have the predecessor to the 50th Anniversary FF. Trilogy FF 40mm. One of my absolute favourites in my collection.

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11 December 2020, 03:04 AM	#3
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	Completely agree Dave. It's just a perfect watch in every respect! I love it! __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

11 December 2020, 08:31 PM	#8
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	That Barakuda is magnificent! Anyone have the Ocean Commitment so we can see all the 40mm LEs? __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

12 December 2020, 10:13 AM	#12
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	Can hardly believe I posted this then the Hodinkee thing drops strongly hinting at another MILSPEC. __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

13 December 2020, 10:03 AM	#15
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	I have the predecessor to the 50th Anniversary FF. Trilogy FF 40mm. One of my absolute favourites in my collection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

11 December 2020, 01:51 AM	#2
Dave455 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sussex, U.K. Posts: 146	That is absolutely stunning in every respect! I’ve always had a soft spot for Blancpain. They have a history of making this sort of watch that many other manufacturers could only dream of, and the quality of the watches I’ve seen has been truly awesome. I particularly like this. Right size, right dial (you shouldn’t have applied numerals on a tool watch), in fact right in every respect. It would be nice if they offered a version that wasn’t limited edition, but I totally understand anybody going for one of these. If I hadn’t had such a tough year......

11 December 2020, 06:40 AM	#4
Efferalgan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Moscow, Russia Watch: 116719BLRO, 14060M Posts: 80	The best FF and the only I’d buy now after 2 previous attempts with 45mm Aqualung and Bathyscaphe.

11 December 2020, 06:51 AM	#5
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,661	Wow. Stunner. Love the 40 mm case size, the uniqueness, and the larger dial plots. Sharp and congrats!

11 December 2020, 03:55 PM	#6
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	Just awesome!

11 December 2020, 04:59 PM	#7
Batmannr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Martijn Location: AmsRio Watch: On the left wrist Posts: 733	Awesome that Blancpain FF Milspec This thread just needs more Fifty Fathoms pictures. The 2019 LE successor of the MilSpec, the Barramuda on X71 bracelet Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

11 December 2020, 09:46 PM	#9
Batmannr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Martijn Location: AmsRio Watch: On the left wrist Posts: 733	Do not forget the first 40 mm one. The 50th anniversary Blancpain Fifty Fathoms LE from 2003. Who can share a wristshot of that timepiece?

11 December 2020, 09:50 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Cool watches with a great history.

12 December 2020, 11:22 AM	#13
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Great looking watch! It's my favorite of the Fifty Fathoms and if it didn't have a date it would be perfect. If the Hodinkee version is like this 40mm with no date, I might be a buyer. I like my Submariner a lot but the Blancpain is definitely a step up in all respects.

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