Hello All Fifty Fathoms Hard Core Fans, Some weeks ago, I posted something about the exhibition Blancpain is organizeing about our dear FFs. As I told you, Blancpain wanted to find some Collectors Specimen to " feed " the Exhibition. I just recieved an em...
The excellent thing is that I will see all your pieces in the flesh, very soon! Do you come to Paris to see all these marvels in the real life? Best, Nicolas
I had a conversation with one of the guy involved on this operation yesterday and will see him tomorrow. Will come back to you as soon as I get the informations. Best, Nicolas
a email from Blancpain that they have enough from the models I have, but I got an invitation to the exhibition on 29th Oktober in Paris. So I think I will come to see you guys there. I hope traffic is running again in Paris next week.... The party ends at...
What traffic problem? There is no traffic problem here in France. There is no fuel anymore! See you here, then! I'm veeeery happy, as you'll meet my FF Squad! Best, Nicolas
have been selected, watches from the 1970s: And a warm congrats to all who's watches will be exhibited! A pity that I'll be some 10.000 miles away... Cheers, Magnus...
I saw the pics if the selected watches, my friend, and I can confirm you that it will be there! A pity you can't come. Another time, I hope. Best, Nicolas.
Hi - first time poster. I've been avidly reading the forum this year and thought this would be a good way to make a brief introduction as two of my Blancpains have been slected for the exhibition. The first is a small crown Fifties model. The second is th...
I'm very happy to meet you on the 29th! Welcome here and feel free to share our common passion with your other watches which seem to be very exciting. Best, Nicolas
I appreciate your welcome and look forward to it. It's been a couple of years since I've been to Paris, I hope to have some time before the ceremony, could I ask your advice about where the best places to do some vintage window shopping might be? best - E...
...to the watches and owners who have been selected... As I am still to purchase my first vintage FF and only follow this community out of pure pleasure and an avid interest in BP FF and an urge to become the owner of a FF, would I appreciate tonnes of pi...
Glad to see so many of you and, of course, your watches were selected! This exhibition in the Blancpain boutique on Place Vendome in Paris promises to be very special indeed. I have made plans to be there and look forward to meeting all of you in person! ...
Glad to report that my Blancpain fifty fathoms " Aqualung " no rad dial has made it into the selection. The hitch is the watch is currently at my watchmakers for service. I called my Watchmaker this morning and noted to please ship it back asap, as its he...
It looks like they are borrowing quite a few great watches. I am driving to New York City to corporate headquarters tomorrow to drop off my watches in person. I won't be able to attend the party but i bet its going to be great! I wonder if they are going ...
Thanks to Jeff (Dr.Strong) who helped me to find this beauty and to all the people in this forum who share this passion. (the pic was taken by Dr Strong) Best Alex...
The only info I know is by the former owner. He told me this FF comes directly from the French Navy batch. He bought it some years ago to the son of the former watchmaker of the French Navy in Toulon, after the old man died. It's number 158 and made in 19...
You were faster than me, Amigo. I spoke with one of the FF Experts, Stef Ciejka, who told me he owned a very same specimen as yours, with a very close number to yours... You're a lucky guy! Best, Nicolas
I am the only one on this forum who can say that I was faster than amanico for once on a FF hunter¡¡¡ Really is a great FF and I am glad to take part of the exhibition with the other incredible pieces I've seen in this post¡¡¡ Best. Alex
You can be proud of it. There will be man y nice surprises at this exhibition. Can't speak for the moment, but I can tell you that these are really great and important surprises. If you come... Best, Nicolas