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Acrylic
Purely from a technical perspective I'd agree as far as acrylic goes, that would be a significant concern and THE showstopper.
For gaskets/seals I belive it should be possible to get the right shapes, dimensions and compounds (softness/hardness) to seal them, but I'm not sure how that goes with "matching numbers" or history? I always picture gaskets as consumption parts, but am aware that it is of significance for vintage cars.
Don't get me wrong, important pieces like these don't need exposure to risk, thus let me put it in a different way, if there were 300.000 of these available, they would be fine for diving 🙂
the best looking dive watch out there ?
Some pics of the iconic Blancpain 50 fathoms ... 45 MM Yes 45 ! I understand why they made a 42,6 but come on ... this just has to be 45! After all it wears smaller on the wrist but of course I won't say its small But If you're used to bigger watches or y...
I like your enthusiasm and love for this watch
That is the spirit! I do agree, it is absolutely beautiful and in my subjective opinion the most beautiful diver in the market. Whether it is 45 or 42.3mm is possibly less relevant. What matters to me are those peculiar elements, the wonderful hands and i...
Thanks great photos!
I understand your point for 45mm but I’ll go with the 42mm. I tried the 45mm and on my wrist it’s just too big even with shorter and downwards looking lugs, the tapering of the case helps a lot too but still, need something smaller. But for those who can ...
Your choice is obviously mostly an aesthetic one.
I own Omegas. I’m sure the parent company shares tech from Omega to BP. I prefer the Omega aesthetic as a diver. If they are both METAS then there is no movement difference other than finishing. Best looking? I would certainly say classiest not to put too...
I am with you, I love my 45mm FF-5015 in steel with solid case back.
I prefer it to any limited édition too, as there is nothing I regret in the watch design. The size is perfect for wrist, i love the sapphire domed bezel with the lume at night, its a killer watch. The sword hands are gorgeous and easy to read, without con...
Thank's Nico, Dive watches are my favorite, they suit my life style best..
The lume shots were done next to uranium glass found on the beach... There radioactive glow is mindblowing. Blancpain ”rad" with uranium glass ...
All yours! WOAW!! That is a super impressive collection Nico, and you seem to really like your vintage pieces.. Truly impressed!
I thought I was a bit mad, but I see that I am definitly not alone... ahahah! For my part I am a bit scared of vintage, too many things going on, although they always fascinate me.
I completely agree with you, and I have been tempted in few occasion, but they also command high price, it is intimidating...
Few years back, I bought a very early Breguet 3350 from 1989 (early batch) Daniel Roth era, and watch ended up needing serious overalling costing me a fortune... And, maybe one day, if we ever meet, I'll tell you the whole story, but at the end, c ollecti...
Forgot to say, ces 2 photos sont très belles, temps pour la composition que l'aspect photographique
Beautiful stack of watches, must have taken you quite a bit of patience to get this right. Amazing
A stunning watch and agreed 45mm is the true
version. Also the movement is superb. Enjoy in the best of health!
I am with you, I love my 45mm FF-5015 in steel with solid case back.
I prefer it to any limited édition too, as there is nothing I regret in the watch design. The size is perfect for wrist, i love the sapphire domed bezel with the lume at night, its a killer watch. The sword hands are gorgeous and easy to read, without con...
Technically superior in every possible way….
But I tried it on my wrist and I looked like a clown 😁 That brick really is way too large and thick
Grail
Probably the best wearable mechanical diving watch ever made. Hardcore for rebreathers.
Yes,certainly one of the best looking dive watches.
But then again,Omega has some strong contenders...
Sorry
Neither Omega nor Rolex have contenders to Fifty Fathoms proper. Not even close. Then again, none are.
Because they are levels ahead
Hie, there are so many reasons, one could pretty much summarise it with "everything" 🙂 Their base models comes on straps, not bracelet, and have screwed lugbars. (Have a look at vintage mil divers, a lot of fixed lugbars, with good reason). 1315 with 3 ba...
Fantastic history at display, gemified.
A long road and a lot of competence behind that collection, must have been a joyful journey, thank you for sharing "Sapphire equivalents" intact, good gaskets, serviced and presstested, I'd argue your gems, at least from top 2 pics will be good for diving...
Makes sense
I wouldn't, unique watches. Technically I'd argue they are still up for it, given in good technical condition.
Acrylic
Purely from a technical perspective I'd agree as far as acrylic goes, that would be a significant concern and THE showstopper. For gaskets/seals I belive it should be possible to get the right shapes, dimensions and compounds (softness/hardness) to seal t...
Your collection is dope! BRAVO... I blown away just looking at it.
Years of passion and dedication here, quite remarkable. And that gorgeous last pic, that Rolex big crown with the tropical/pumpkin dial, c'est fou! Tres beau...
Please do, it's a good candidate for a nice write upfor sure
Et cette collection of early FF, there must be some torkey Rayville, Lip, aqualung maybe too.. ahaha!
If someone wants anything better, they have to make the watches themselves
Superior to anything else in the market, and superior to anything else ever been available in the market. ...and they look good too 😉
This is an EXTREMELY persuasive post
I've never felt I could really wear the 45mm Fifty Fathoms and eventually just gave up being interested in it for that reason. Now that there's a 42mm titanium version, I should be thinking "they've finally got the watch for me!" but somehow it's leaving ...
I have owned 45mm FF5015 since launch in 2007
Several versions, including LE, and X-71 as well as sailcloth. I have since moved to Bathyscaphes, ten years ago. Now, though I love my 5200 with all the combos, I am gravitating again towards the 5015. But, and this is my point, I much prefer the TITANIU...