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Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary
By: shortys home : January 2nd, 2023-10:58
Blancpain have released a press information on the 42(!)mm Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary this morning. The watch features a polished stainless steel case and is powered by caliber 1315. Like with the 2003 FF 50th Anniversary, it is a limited edition in t...
Not bad at all
By: Arronax : January 2nd, 2023-11:08
For the rest of us they can make the regular model without a date
:)))
By: amanico : January 2nd, 2023-12:11
This is a bit of a fail IMO
By: VinnieD : January 2nd, 2023-11:28
They kept the polished case, which is a bit bling and looks it comes from the 90s The dial is way too busy and the watch is too large The limited production number is very small too This could have been released 15 years ago - the designers might still be...
Thank you very much for sharing.
By: Ajas : January 2nd, 2023-11:55
Unfortunately it is a quite miss for me. Date , case , busy dial. So pity as I had this kne on my 2023 shopping list.
Mixed feelings about this one.
By: jlux : January 2nd, 2023-12:33
I like the case dimension and the use of the 1315 movement. I am neutral on the date. I dislike the "70th ..." text on the dial,especially as the rotor has already a corresponding engraving. I absolutely hate the limitation! Would I try to get one of thes...
I'm with you
By: blau : January 2nd, 2023-12:44
Make this a regular production model and I'm in: it's the Fifty Fathoms I've always loved, but in a case size I can wear. But a big 'meh' on the anniversary edition stuff.
Another miss from Blancpain
By: Blancfan : January 2nd, 2023-13:30
This is a total miss. Once again Blancpain focuses on limited production releases. The fact this is not a general release is a huge miss. Very disappointing.
Thanks, Henrik!
By: Mach : January 2nd, 2023-14:27
Yes, it would be great if this was a true Tribute piece without a date. Fortunately, I'm not bothered by the date. I'm not a fan of NATO straps, which should be an easy change to a tropic strap. BUT, I just read on another on another site that the lug-to-...
The date at 430 was likely going to be there as BP seems to like it.
By: Nicetomeetyou : January 2nd, 2023-14:31
I think if one of the other things was fixed, it would be fine: -size 40mm -brushed case finish -less busy dial (either text or lume blocks). It’s ok, just wait for the Hodinkee or Revolution limited edition. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
;)
By: amanico : January 2nd, 2023-14:47
Hmmmmmmhhhh…
By: MTR : January 2nd, 2023-18:16
1. I have to see it in the flesh for my final judgement. 2. It's really a shame, I would have expected more creativity and „pep“ for the 70th anniversary. 3. I'm not a big „date-window-at-the-4:30-position-hater“ because I think the date is nicely integra...
I know
By: blau : January 2nd, 2023-19:15
I think that we and Blancpain could be in a mutually beneficial relationship. Unfortunate that Blancpain hasn't seemed more interested!
If this were 40mm and brushed I'd be trying to register interest
By: TeutonicCarFan : January 2nd, 2023-19:38
At 42mm, hmm I'm thinking. I am not a ff purist so I'm okay with some concessions, but 42mm plus an oversized bezel is likely not the direction I'd go. If I saw a video or good wrist footage. Maybe. By then likely sold.
Hahahaha!
By: MTR : January 2nd, 2023-20:07
Excellent!
Case Flank
By: Koozy : January 2nd, 2023-20:48
Not shown here but I have seen elsewhere that the case flank is stamped Blancpain which has always been a turn off for me within this range.
You are right. The left side of the case is stamped "blancpain"...
By: hoseachandra : January 3rd, 2023-04:07
Which is more tacky than "rolex" rehaut. And the spring bar is attached using hexagonal screw head, another uncommon part that requires us to use special screwdriver or take the watch to watchmaker, just to change strap. Not good.
Interesting observation
By: Koozy : January 3rd, 2023-11:23
I hadn't thought about the spring bar connection, but seems like an oversight given how others such as AP and IWC have really focused on quick change strap systems recently.
The reason for Blancpain stamp on the case.
By: Treiz1337 : January 5th, 2023-00:14
Apparently they are the only watch maker allow to inscribe their name on the case because they are considered/awarded an artisan brand title. I could care less what award or title was given to the brand so they can inscribe their name on the case. It’s ta...
By: GDG25 : January 2nd, 2023-22:52
Thank you for the announcement . Appreciate your outstanding pictures (much better then the official). Admire FF. Waited a very long time for a 42 size. Why only a big American website can bring JB to renounce the date? Maybe a 42 sized model without date...
As someone who has owned quite a few FFs…
By: MiguelFlash : January 3rd, 2023-01:59
I feel that BP needs to inject more excitement into the brand and specifically this collection. I’m getting bored…and I love BP.
+1
By: MTR : January 3rd, 2023-11:22
Looking at the negative feedbacks,
By: hazzgard : January 3rd, 2023-12:54
It will be a blockbuster in a few years 😂 Only my opinion: Really, limited is normal for an Anniversary, if it wouldn’t people will maybe complain it is hard to get and it would cannibalise the already large family of FF. Steel…well titanium would be a la...
Why do we keep following/buy their product?
By: Treiz1337 : January 5th, 2023-00:06
It’s obvious that they will not listen to the market or their fans. It’s no wonder why they went bankrupt in the past. It took JCB to bring them back from dead. Now that Swatch groups own them, they are safe from bankruptcy and will continue making shitty...
Tried this am...
By: rkh8691 : January 10th, 2023-15:43
Tried to get through to order this at the assigned time this am. Of course, it was a flail....
Keep refreshing
By: pptraveltime : January 10th, 2023-15:53
It looks like they keep releasing the quantities instead of releasing them all at once. That was my experience.
Refresh
By: btinl : January 10th, 2023-20:58
I got one an hour ago.