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You guys have been amazing with the range of vintage Fifty Fathoms pieces that you have acquired and photographed. I lay no claim on that territory and have to make do enjoying your posts! Thanks for those. I can at least contribue a little bit with a nic...  

Here's a Klagenfurt Shot ( Austria ) of a 50Th Anniversary: You're right, Jeff...This simple FF is awesome, and it is really a pleasure to wear it. Best, Nicolas...  

With time I would be a happy boy if a could add a moder FF to my little collection of vintage. What better than a thema like this?!! Perfect pic... thanks for shaing this modern Beast! Best Emilio

ok they look nice in the dark ... but even better in the light ... (above the water) (inside the water) Beside some really nice vintage FF´s ... we have three (!) newer FF´s: One is my favourite, just because of ... the movement Very accurate, very reliab...  

Yep, the Caliber on the new FF is really awesome! Best, Nicolas

There is something overlooked many times when it comes to sport watches. It seems that even the most diehard collectors talk only about the outside of the watch--the case, the bezel, the strap, the dial etc. And it seems to be getting worse in these days ... 

Forgot I had this. This is a pre-production "mule" so it has been abused and taken apart and reassembled countless times, not to mention banged around in the technical bureau. But it does show the beauty of the movement and its special soleil finish which...  

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point out the best feature of the FF Ref. 5015 . You mentioned the probably most well known and most widely used chronograph movement: Valjoux 7750 What comes to my mind: The strength of the Ref. 5015 is the "weakness" of the Ref. 5085. The "problem" (at ... 

Hi Oliver: Honestly Blancpain has really been doing a lot with its new movements. I can count seven new calibers that came out in a 2.5 year period: 13R0. Eight day power reserve manual wind with titanium balance, free sprung balance, Breguet overcoil and... 

mentioned just 5 - ok. It was not my target at all to mention them all, just because this is not my point. Let me try it again: Slim movements are not famous for "toughness" To me the idea behind the Calibre 1315 is clear - reliability, accuracy and "toug... 

Oliver I agree on comparisons in general. My point was simply that a huge effort has been expended in developing a lot of really good movements and more will come. Most other brands have not been working as hard and I thought a bit of perspective would be... 

the best diving watch..... Cheers

You know I take your opinions seriously, so is the BB50 the best diving watch? Best, respo

Please bear in mind, my friend, that I am of course not an expert and many in this forum would disagree with me on this. However..... It is a classic watch from a great manufacture, a great history, aclassic design and extremely comfortable to wear- both ...  

You're very persuasive, and that photo of your black BP50 is as well. I have not been a big fan of the all-black watch until this one, which is beautiful. Thanks, buddy. You continue to make my life difficult. LOL. respo

What are friends for... Glad to contribute so your choice is more difficult ... LOLOL Cheers

I acquired couple of watches this year, but FF has most of the wrist time. Such a beautiful creation from Blancpain, it, represents the vintage and modern interpretation of a perfect diver...  

The FF in all its beauty! Thanks for sharing it with us. Best, Nicolas