Congrats!

Dec 22, 2013,04:46 AM
 

I came across one last year and I didn't buy it immediately.  When I came back the next day it was gone.  Now I am forever hunting that elusive piece.  It's a fantastic watch with a wonderful presentation.

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Looking like a Blancpain Christmas !

 
 By: flamenco : December 16th, 2013-09:08
Feel deeply n madly for the FF many moons back, and have been chasing this ever since ! A couple of quick iPhone shots. Will post more pictures when I get to it. This is , was my Blancpain grail ! More thoughts to follow after more wrist time. Very lucky ...  

You managed to get one???!!

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : December 16th, 2013-09:29

Indeed !

 
 By: flamenco : December 16th, 2013-09:47
Supremely lucky n grateful to have found one ! Now I know what the fuss is about ;) Most definitely wearing it to bed ! LLOLL

Fantastic....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : December 17th, 2013-08:52
.....really pleased for you. It comes with some amount of box and kit, eh!

Bravo, Flamernco, that is one of the most interesting modern FF. And quite a tough

 
 By: amanico : December 16th, 2013-10:56
One to get!!! Superb. I am very happy for you! Best, Nicolas

Thank you !

 
 By: flamenco : December 16th, 2013-15:44
Very ecstatic , my friend! It's been a long hard chase. Makes me treasure it very much. Your article way back made the research n decision very easy !

It is a great companion. Just check its water resistance, though.

 
 By: amanico : December 16th, 2013-21:05
You don't know if it has been serviced? Independantly of the ervice, check with a Blancpain AD or any other Watchmaker its water resistance, just to not damage the Watch. Best, Nicolas

Putting it thru its paces

 
 By: flamenco : December 16th, 2013-22:41
Lotsa desk diving in the upcoming week ... And very happy with formal attire. Excellent reminder about the water resistance , will heed your advice. Thank you. Was planning for a possible servicing after the coming festivities (at least I can enjoy it ove...  

Yes, first enjoy it, then send it for a service. Water resistance is the most important

 
 By: amanico : December 16th, 2013-22:53
Thing. It won't take a lot of time, and almost nothing. Best, Nicolas

congratulations

 
 By: fifty fathoms : December 17th, 2013-09:27
... this one is for me the best of the newer FFs and it is more resistant than the older ones. enjoy it Best regards Stephan

Journey into 50 Fathoms

 
 By: flamenco : December 17th, 2013-15:57
How the romance started..... With such a rich history , it's hard not to fall in nostalgic love amp;fi=4&pi=3262261&ti=534606&s= A tool watch in gold ! Impractical ? Yes .... Who could resist though ! As u can see at 45mm , a tad big for my wr... 

i agere with the guys...

 
 By: gensiulia : December 16th, 2013-11:58
...i like it so much, and it's quite rare. wear ti in good health. chris.

Rare Bird indeed !

 
 By: flamenco : December 16th, 2013-15:46
When u least expect it , it appears. Persistence n patience eventually pays off ! Thank you again Chris !

Greetings from No.19

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : December 17th, 2013-10:34
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We need Alexandros' one, and I think that will be the biggest Roll Call ever done!

 
 By: amanico : December 17th, 2013-13:59
Thrree rare birds like this one, that is something rarely seen. Congratulations to all of you, guys. Best, Nicolas

I have been hunting for

 
 By: Briandumais : December 19th, 2013-15:36
one for years. Never seen one in person but looks like bp hit a home run on this model! B

Big congrats!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 21st, 2013-17:56
This rare bird is indeed the most special companion for Christmas! Wear this in the best of health and I look forward to more reviews and pictures from you. Thanks for sharing! Cheers Robin

Thanks mate !

 
 By: flamenco : December 22nd, 2013-05:18
Although this would have made it better ! Alas the price is too close to a datograph or a 5070 , too close for my comfort ... Sadly ...  

MB Villeret Pulsographe!!!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 22nd, 2013-17:58
I almost got the white dial white gold version you showed. It's a beautiful watch on every aspect! But in the end I went for the jubliee edition 150th Anniversary of Minerva chronographe grand feu email instead as I wanted the hunter case back and becos I... 

Congrats!

 
 By: mcurtisal : December 22nd, 2013-04:46
I came across one last year and I didn't buy it immediately. When I came back the next day it was gone. Now I am forever hunting that elusive piece. It's a fantastic watch with a wonderful presentation.

Sorry to hear that

 
 By: flamenco : December 22nd, 2013-05:10
We all have our fair share of hits and misses. Good things come to us who wait! Am sure one will eventually pop up .... When u least expected it !