Blancpain Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE ... first impression
So far I don´t have more details and pictures, but I thought you might be interested to see it/them at least. Are those the (potential) 60s anniversary watches or do they have more under their sleeve? I don´t know, at the moment. First thoughts : I nteres...
Thank for the photo
I am quite surprised they have another vintage watch design. Not my favorite design but its nice they are looking back at there roots. I wonder what the diameter of the watch. If its 40-41 mm i might have to look at one in person! I would love to find a n...
interesting. for me, that style is more in keeping with what I would expect....
'vintage' design. for the 60th anniversary, if they could just include a Milspec1 dial, and slightly wider bezel (non ceramic), I think we could have a winner!! Thanks for sharing the photos Tony
Fully agree with Tony
For me also, the perfect new FF would be: 1. New Bathyscaphe case shape 2. curved spphire crystal, like the current FF models 3. wider, curved rotating bezel, made of sapphire like in the current FF 4. a clean dial Now, that would be a fitting 60th Annive...
I think the design of the dial and of the insert better works with the Lady version.
If I got it well, the Bathy is 42 mm, and 38 ( for the Lady version ). I like the case a lot. I am not too fan of the dial and insert. I find that the lady version has more character, curiously. Best, Nicolas
Some life pictures of the Bathyscaphe
taken from the booth (Oliver will have more next week): The Bathyscaphe comes in a 43mm stainless steel case with a grey dial. The bezel is not sapphire but ceramic. It rotates only in one direction, as it should. A look at the back reveals a pleasant vie...
failed
... I do no have any emotion for this watch. Would anyone of you pay this price for a watch from an other brand ! I would not even notice it. I hoped for a milspec FF, 42 mm, domed crystal, brushed finish and so on. I would not expect BP to copy the less ...
Case and movement are ok. For the rest, I am not a big fan.
The bezel insert looks weird, the dial is somewhere in between the chic and the rugged, the date is out of place, and the crown is bnot coherent in its style and dimensions. Best, Nicolas
Similar thoughts here
1. Case: ok, but to be honest I would prefer if BP sticks to the current shape for the FFs, since it is a trademark of the company and it makes the FF stand on its own right. The Bathy case shape can be found in JLC, Zenith, Tag Heuer, etc. I prefer the i...
One doubt, Magnus. I thought I was told that it was 42 mm. Not 43.
Can you cinfirm or infirm? Best, Nicolas
... some more official pictures & information
Fifty Fathoms: 60 years of diving and as still as modern as ever! In 2013, Blancpain presents the Bathyscaphe version Since its creation in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms by Blancpain has been the archetypal modern diver’s watch. 60 years on, two new models join...
What a crown !
Hope it looks better in the flesh. For now, its hard to fall in love ... At least I have my 45mm monster in the mean time.
My very own...
... dynamics: Having seen the first pics two days ago: where is the point? Seeing official press pics early today: not too bad... Watching the video on the Blancpain website this afternoon: I want this watch Not being focussed on exact replication of vint...
Being happy with a watch at the point to want to get it is the most important point
Henrik. The rest is just opinion, which doesn't count at the moment of decision. Enjoy! Thanks for your input, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Looks like the first (serious) modern "tool" from BP ...
and so far, weird or not, I like it. Their video is well done and the first wrist shot I saw looked very promising as well. Henrik, I am absolutely not surprised that you placed your order already. Well done :-) Only a few more days until I can see it on ...
Now, the question is: Will you trade your FF for this one?
Nice WS, by the way! Best, Ncolas.
Trade? For sure not!
Add? We will see ... the beauty & the beast ... The beauty ... ...
Yes, this one and the 50th Anniversary are two beauties,
Adding character to elegance. Refinement is a word which was not in the FF dictionary, until these 2 came. Best, Nicolas
Oliver, that is...
... not fair. Not fair at all!!! ;-) great wristshot, now I get even more impatient... Have a great time in Basel. Henrik
Bead blasted?
The case looks very grey? Is it some sort of bead blasted finish? Also the watch strongly reminds me of the MIH:
Not bad on this pic.
But once again, same question comes to my mind; what's wrong with Blancpain design department since some years ago? Sorry, but this is my most sincere opinion, and I'm not alone on this. Thanks for the live pic, Oliver. Vte :)
Finally ...
A Fifty Fathoms that I can wear. Vintage looks on a modern body and engine. Where do I sign? Cheers, Nilo
the date ruins the dial--incontrovertibly.
Since I am not a vintage Blancpain follower, collector, or expert, I can look at this watch as 'just a new Blancpain'. And I like it a lot. But that DATE!!! It's really a dealkiller. Maybe in person it will be subtle? I don't know... But overall, I like t...
Steel bracelet?
Any ideas if a steel bracelet for this might be available? Thanks Olly
So far ...
nothing is in the pipeline. Also I am not sure if it will look good, in this case. Oliver