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Wow, very interesting
First, welcome to the forum! Second, thank you for sharing your experiences with us, and for doing so in such an objective fashion. Your diligent and hi-res photos illustrated your point very well.
I hope your next experiences are more positive and that you will continue to contribute your experiences and obvious knowledge of movements to the forum!
Cheers,
Brandon
Bittersweet Memories: BOC Flyback Chronographe
Hi Guys! After much consideration I have decided to join the Purists and share my experience; have been a long time lurker here! Whilst this post is the main driver for me joining the community, I would certainly contribute more regularly now that I have ...
Interesting situation.
I really liked the Bathyscaphe at it's initial release, a very handsome chronograph but I always had a feeling it's build quality didn't justify the not insignificant asking price. I appreciate these are two out of hundreds if not thousands of watches but...
Yes, Zenith is a good brand
I've had my fair share of issues with them but its more on the QC (bent hands and insufficient oiling from factory) rather than the conceptual design; after all they have been using the same movement for ages! Guess the saying of not fixing things that ar...
Wow, very interesting
First, welcome to the forum! Second, thank you for sharing your experiences with us, and for doing so in such an objective fashion. Your diligent and hi-res photos illustrated your point very well. I hope your next experiences are more positive and that y...
Thanks Brandon
For the warm welcome and kind words; I like photography and guess that helped in this! From your profile photo I guess you are a watchmaker? Have you had experiences dealing with the FP chronograph movements and what are your thoughts in general? Sure I w...
My profile picture is a bit misleading
Alas, I am not a watchmaker, but I did attend a class last year and dabble with old movements in my spare time. I look forward to your posts! Cheers, Brandon
Ahh..
A vintage watchmaker in the making! Next time if ever I'm into vintage watches I know who to look for
Welcome, Masayuki
I´m very sorry to learn about your brief ownership experience with the Bathyscaphe Chronograph. At the same time I am quite surprised (in a good way) on how the company responded in your favor during the mishaps. First, the loaner watch, and then, a full ...
Thanks for the welcome Alejandro
Yes I must applaud Blancpain's after sales in general for being very responsive, and I have been dealing with a single point of contact from the Swiss side who have been the most accommodating, but it is sorely lacking when it comes to the higher manageme...
Thanks for such a thorough post.
I have this watch also and will be checking it quite carefully for signs of this before the warranty period ends.
Hi John
You're welcome, just want to be fair and alert fellow owners of this calibre to a possibility of such a problem, given Blancpain's laid back approach in tackling this issue. Please do check and let me know of any updates (touch wood) if any. Is yours the ...
Under 8X magnification
I have a steel version, not a BOC edition. Clearly I am not using the chronograph as much as you were, but under 8X magnification, but I am not seeing any metal particulate or unusual wear on my example. I will definitely keep an eye on it though. ...
Nice!
I feel the meteor grey dial is nicer and more dynamic than the black sunburst. Good to hear its working fine for you; unfortunately I use the chrono quite frequently and this watch might not be suitable for my usage pattern.. I really hated to let go of m...
Toxic NATO
23mm in charcoal. For $18 (vs. $700 for OEM), it serves the purpose for me.
