Here is a reference photo, hopefully it's a little clearer.
You can see the "Gold 18K" on the right corner of the rotor there... ...
The constraint
In my mind a high level of movement finishing and so forth will not reduce their quality as tools at all. If it changes anything, it would likely be to the advantage by an even more strict approach towards tolerances and consistency. Likewise, a higher le...
This sounds right
In my (relatively brief) Bathyscaphe ownership some years ago, I felt that constraint, which made me not wear it quite as I'd intended, which made me move on from it. I've been thinking of giving it a second chance since, just as you say, I don't think it...
Tool qualities
Blancpain somehow addresses that with the variety of case materials and finishes within the various Fifty Fathoms lines in my humble opinion. The satin approach would be more permissive than high level polishing, and the titanium editions almost deserve c...
Jason Heaton agrees with you
He just published a "things I've learned about dive watches" piece in hodinkee, and as I read it, couldn't help but wonder if he'd cribbed some of it from Artago of watchprosite
What makes Fifty Fathoms Fifty Fathoms
Would be honoured if that was the case, guess only Mr Heaton would know what instigated writing this story at this time as he must have had this approach for a long time, as I have It sometimes feels like being a bit odd discussing these marvels from this...
Thanks,
Somehow believe the significant differences between the glorious vintage variants and the modern takes allows for numerous perspectives where everyone interested would find great options regardless. I follow you questioning of the high level of finishing ...
In fact yes, the architecture is splendid.
I think this is part of what "makes" the watch for me.
It's really impressive for this price.
I got it before the increase with a slight discount and it really wowed me then. It still wows me now!
Glad you're happy!
It really is a nice watch. And with how much the Rolex Submariner costs now, the Blancpain is kind of a bargain, considering the haute horlogerie movement.
Fantastic Calibre!!!!!
That movement has always scored high in the WatchTime magazine reviews. The Naked Watchmaker does a thorough deconstruction on it as well and scores it real high. Thanks for sharing.🤙
It is a great movement, glad to hear others agree.
I've found mine to be incredibly reliable, accurate, and tough. Those are great attributes for a watch like this.
Would be incredible.
The movement is 30.60mm, so it may be possible to put it in a 40 or 40.5mm case. I think a smaller Bathyscaphe like that would be very cool; it would be strict upgrade over the 38mm variant that uses the 1150.