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Arggg, I love this two too!...
but it´s not nothing new to you ... you know my madness with these beauties...
An Awesome Bunde living a really nice life in Spain... and time to time a nice life in Paris 
100% Superb!
And what about this impressive French-Spanish Connection???
These watches make us be a bit.... crazy people...
Best my FF friends.
Emilio, a happy vintage boy.
More posts:
A Summer Festival of Fifty Fathoms pics
A cruel observation: This is a pity that these watches are not water resistant anymore, because it is really frustrating that these Beauties can't afford some water activities! Well, not all of them, because I also wore the FF 50th Anniversary, which is t...
Thanks for this FF review
Nice collection of FF! I really like your vintage FF Milspec with the "brown" bezel. Like you said, I also see the saphire bezel of the new FF of a great design/material. Pascal
There is such a variety of FFs, Pascal
That it is impossible for me to have a favorite among them... I would even say that FFs are very dangerous. Once you tasted one, you want to have more, and the list of the desirable FFs may be long! Best, and see you soon. Nicolas
amazing and stunning!
Wow Nicolas, I am totaly flabbergasted!!! This is one of the most beautiful collection of vintage Blancpains I have ever seen!! RESPECT!! Your collection shows us that the dive watches from Blancpain are by far the most impressive watches ever built!! I a...
I share your enthusiasm on the FFs, Claude.
Welcome here, firstly! Everybody here knows my love and passion for the FFs, but I wouldn't say that they are by far, the most impressive watches ever built. If you have a look at some Vintage Panerai, lie the 4 lines 6152 or the small Egiziano, you will ...
many thanks, Nicolas,
for your response but the pleasure is truly on my side!! I am collecting watches since the early 90's, sometimes less sometimes more intensively, that depends on my mood and on the insert of my wallet of course ;-) It is now exactly one year that I hold, ...
I really love your comparison with Art, Claude
I totally agree with you on that. Watches are exactly the same. They speak to you, or they don't, and it is really to each his own. Don't get me wrong when I say that the FFs are not the most impressive watches. I do love them a lot, if not, I wouldn't ma...
Sometimes life is cruel and unfair ;-)
I started my collection with a Bund and a 1000 Feet Aqualung and I am searching for watches like you own, while you are looking for 'mine' !! Crazy isn't it? Nicolas, please don't worry, I not get you wrong with your post about the FF's 'not the most impr...
Please don't change nothing, Claude.
Your passion is so refreshing! As for the FFs you own, I have to confess that I sold my Bunde ( to fund the Tornek Rayville ). I don't regret having added the TR 900, I regret to have sold my Bunde, even if it is in a very nice home. As for the 1 000 Feet...
Nicolas, now you really tickled my deepest
and most honest "must have" collector gen! How could you? My friend, I thought that this picture, showing your Tornek, was a photomontage and same fake like the boobs of the nightclub girl from my past dreams! Is your TR realy real?? Do you know that this...
No, Claude
My TR 900 is not a fake... And I wear it right now, while typing these few lines. Well, I'm sure that your wife is exquisite, but I am already married, and as a good collector I am, I never double the complications. Did you get your 2d Bunde from a dealer...
Yes Nicolas, it comes from the city of love!
I knew that I had to be fast because this was an unique opportunity to get an Bunde with box and papers Here is a picture from my 'first' Bunde, 100% original and in perfect condition. Hope you like it? Will try the MAC UsersPhoto Uploader, hope it works....
Hi Nicolas, better get a bib now ;-) *joking*
I also used one over the last days while staring at your beauties, because I didn't want to dirty my keyboard, hehehe! ;-) Now here is my 1000ft Aqua Lung , I guess Lloyd Bridges wore the same on the cover of the 1962 Skin Diver magazine, what do you thin...
If I love it???
Damn, Claude!!! This 1000 Feet is here, right in front of me, but I can't put it on my wrist. Huge congrats on the Bunde. This is a great catch, but now, you will have to complete it with a Military Milspec... Very nice Duo, Claude. Best, Nicolas
Military Milspec mmmmmmmmmmmmmhhh
Yes of course, I have sleepless nights because I can't find one!! If you would ask me what I would prefer rather, a Swiss vintage Milspec on my wrist or a French virgin model in my arms, I would surely choose the swiss version, well knowing that the Frenc...
You're getting me nervous with your 1000 Feet
So, here are 2 you didin't see in my post: The Tornek Rayville: A Civilian Milspec: And, in extra Bonus, my ex Bunde: Best, Nicolas...
AWE
SOMEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhh .... . Once more my pic of the yer to complete your post Nicolas ! I also like the FF-line a lot but with my short-term-memory i still have trouble keeping them apart .... BUT ... what i do know is that your collection really l...
Aaah, Filip
The KILLING Wrist Shot! Good memories, my friend. To live again Soon. Best, Nicolas
Arggg, I love this two too!...
but it´s not nothing new to you ... you know my madness with these beauties... An Awesome Bunde living a really nice life in Spain... and time to time a nice life in Paris 100% Superb! And what about this impressive French-Spanish Connection??? These watc...
Damn, Emilio
I thought you lost this pic... So, ready for the Duo? Best, Hermano. Nicolas
Lose this pic...???
you know how I am... a man who gives lot of importance to these friendly moments... And this pic is a nice and unforgetable moment of friendly company in London with all our fellow Purists friends... And your earrings are awesome!! Ready for this awesome ...
Nicolas, you really want to provoke a heart attack!
This is so fuc..ng crazy, I want to die right now, why you do this to me???? You must really hate me!!!! ;-)) Now, I not only have tears in my eyes...... Can please someone call 112!!!!!!!!!
Just for the pleasure of the share, Claude
OK, next time I'll use a " Warning ".... We should organize a FF GTG... Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-09-29 23:16:30
Summer festival???
Nico, With so many and so beautiful FF, I can assure you that the festival is year round! What an impressive collection! And eventhough you are not able to do many of the things these watches were intended for back when they were made, they compensate wit...
Funny, Alex
This is because I spent a lot of time to admire these Vintage FFs that I learnt and began to really appreciate the Anniversary, and the nice work made on this watch. In terms of finish, of quality, there is no possible comparison between this modern piece...
A Breathtaking Array of Photos
Thanks so much! That was a really wonderful parade of top notch photos of fabulous watches! Jeff
My pleasure, Jeff
Happy to know that you enjoyed viewing these pics. Each of these is so fantastic that I couldn't resist to bring them with me, for these Holidays, and to spend some time to really, fully enjoy them. Best, and thanks for your nice words. Nicolas
Why you did it...
to me, bad boy?? I can´t believe it, hermano. What a great post, a post to be keeped in my hd, indeed. I never tire of seeing pics and pics of these wonders. They are simply amazing, all so different, all as equal and all so beautiful. I missed another of...
Don't worry, Emilio
The UFO is warming up... Thanks for your nice words, my friend, and catch you soon. Best, Nicolas
You mean an ORGY :)...
... looks like you've been seriously bite by the vintage diver watches bug ( among others )... ... I was sure i wouldn't find my favourite FF, but a great great post of the 1st real diver watch ( ... not water resistant?? ) Karim
What would be Life without Orgy, from time to time???
If I'm seriously bitten by the Vintage Diver Watch Bug, my friend??? Naaaah, not at all! How can you resist in front of such Beauties? I think this is the biggest Thema of my Collection, and I'm close to end it, which is a big pride. The First Real Diving...
But how come they are not waterproof??
... thats very strange. Pardon my amateurism, i am really not an expert in those vintage watches. Wonder also how we can recognize those that have a value from those that don't. Feels like its exclusivly reserved for a certain category of watch lovers... ...
Because
The seals are not efficient anymore, the plexy may be a bit weak, and like on ALL the Vintages, it is more prudent to not have water activities with them. If you dive into the FF Vintage World, you will notice that a lot are fakes, and that the good ones ...
What about the DePollier?
I'd say that was the first watch developed for naval and water use?
Will send to your email.
...usual problems uploading. Interesting watch, I think the Patent for the case and crown mechanism is from 1917...
Very nice collection!
And I have to say that the Anniv FF is my favorite sport watch of any, and only with the fabulous sapphire bezel in a perfectly sized case.
The 50th Anniversary is not a watch we often speak about, indeed.
It was a bit the purpose of this topic, to associate it with these gorgeous Vintage. Better finished, water resistant, it can be used in a lot of situations, with a lot of pride. But I won't see it like a rugged tool watch ,as the Vintage were... Anyway, ...
Another excellent post..
..where are the caseback photos to go with the dials? That TR is still my faovurite. You need to get at least one of these, (just one!) 100% checked and waterproofed, they deserve it
That's a brilliant idea, Ben
To manage to get at least one 100 % Water Resistant! I just have to be 100% confident on the water resistance, as the spare parts are almost impossible to find, in case of problem. But I would like a lot to have some water activities with! As for the case...
Just being able to go to the beach in one....
...would be fantastic. A new crystal seal, a new crown seal, a new caseback o-ring (like what Graham was doing with his SM300) a water test....and the beach would be calling! I know you posted the casebacks in other threads, so that was the reason to want...
Will do, Ben
I mean, the post about the case backs... As for the water resistance, well, I have to ask to my watchmaker. Best, Nicolas
I would call it a ...
bold statement - full of passion & love. Nicholas, this kind of posts make you so special. There are not that many with the same passion. Thanks for sharing it with us! Oliver
Thanks for the really nice words, Oliver
How can we not be passionate in front of such great watches??? There is an interface, a great feeling with each of these. Hence, the passion is easy to catch! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Good that you used the
P word in your post because that was just what I was thinking scrolling through it genuine hardcore...... watches ...... where is Bunde?? LOL Best Damian P.S. Your strap/watch matching is just awesome
The Bunde belongs to the Spanish Connection, now, Damian
It seems it found a really nice home. Best, and thanks for your nice comments, my friend. Nicolas
Great pictures
dear friend Nicolas, these are great pictures of my favourite watches... I am glad to have these two friends, what do you think to open a thread and everybody shows a picture of his Fifty regards Stephan...
Superb pics of the Rotomatic and the Milspec, Stephan!
The UG POlerouter Sub is awesome, too! Yes, I thought about a FF Roll Call, and will organize it soon. Stay tuned. Best, and thanks! Nicolas
Great Collection
You all have great blancpain. The bunds are a great looking watch and have the screw down crown makes it a watch you could wear every day. The civilian milspec has such a beautiful dial with great patina. And don't get me going on the 1000 ft blancpain. I...
Some very nice FFs, here, Jeff!
Specially the Bunde, and the Military AM XX FF. If I had to choose between all these marvels, of course. Best, Nicolas
who knows more about facts ?!
Dear friend, what dou you know about form of the hands. There are different forms of them. Military use or depends the form from the year of building perforated horns: the older fiftys have perforated horns ? form and function of the luenette: they are no...
Out for a week .....
and a half ........... and this is what I come back to. Damn !! Thanks for the superb review !!
Wondered where you've gone, Flamenco! :))
Thanks for the nice words, and happy to see you back! Best, Nicolas
