Blancpain

Sometime around 1964, Blancpain recognised that it needed a way to distinguish its military Fifty Fathom production from its civilian production, and the particular problem it had in mind was the use of radioactive coatings. To demark civilian watches, th...  

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Claude again thanks a lot for deep information about the german Bund FF. I made a print of your report and will read it tomorrow on the train to work. Hope to see you on our watchlounge meeting best regards Stephan

I got to go find Parts 1 and 2 now Lol! BTW where did you find that carbon strap? Been looking for one, 20 mm? Got a sweet collection.

They are from divestraps dot com !! Thank you so much for your comments!! best----claude...  

Much apppreciated!

Thanks for this report, my friend. You're absolutely right, the Bunde is another great FF to catch, and another Military one... Why, but WHY did I sell mine? I love your scans of old documents and ads! Best, and thanks for all. Nicolas

I wish I had more of these old documents, original papers and ads! That is the only way to get some serious informations and to get a through-view! best claude

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...Claude!! Now I am looking forward to your post # 5 of the presenation of your great collection! Hopefully there are many to come...! (or you will just have to purchase some more watches. ....) Anyway. Thankyou so much for sharing the great pictures, ol... 

if I can't find another one soon. But maybe my posts gave some motivation to other people here which want to share their treasures or informations with us now. best regards claude

... At least your (and Nico's) posts have inspired me to search for a BP FF.. Best Hans

are still a few to come Which I will be looking out for.. Hopefully your posts have inspired others, as they have inspired me to eventually aqcuire a BB FF vintage something.. Best Hans

Again, a most interesting read. Thanks.

thanks for sharing your informations with us ! Very cool material and nice pictures ! Cheers Jeff

and thanks for your great work made. I love a lot your nice and interesting FF collection... you have great tastes my friend. This lovely Bunde make me feel great feelings and brings me nice memories about my ex amazing Bunde. Thanks again, my friend. Emi... 

Just when I thought your posts couldn't get any better! This is my favorite of the vintage FFs. I love the old ads that you included in your posts -- they really provide some context to the article! These FFs are just timeless. Your vintage FFs, along wit... 

Four pieces to dream of. Your dials show great patina, love them all. The look very 60s and 70s. Warm. Thanks for sharing. Vte

Pls contact me, tried to mail a few times but the mails bounched back. Thanks, D

...Suunto still use those straps....or a veru similar version. The clasp design is excellent for adjusting against a compressed thick wetsuit. I have one on my M-9 compass. Great post, Claude. Great watch.