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Good news
Finally an FF that also small wristed people can wear, I could pull of the bathy but the FF were too big for me. 21.5mm lug width is indeed criminal but maybe 22mm straps can be squeezed there I mean we are talking about a 0.5mm difference, I’m sure someone will try and we will have our answer soon. The case height and price are indeed steep. I wish there was no date but I can live with it. I’ll definitely go and try them in the AD.
New Fifty Fathoms in 42mm ref. 5010; Ti and Au!
See the complete model list here: They are now 42.3mm and have a new winding weight on the back for Calibre 1315. They also now come on this new OEM tropic strap, as well as the NATO, bracelet (Ti), or sailcloth we are used to. I really like the new wind...
You are right...
The no-date would be very nice. I'm not sold on the Act III case but I haven't seen it in person. I think it could look quite good in different metals.
I don't have an issue with date at 4:30.
In fact, I usually don't have an issue with any date window except when it's too far into the dial. Of course you feel differently, that's okay. I hardly think date placement is an indicator of whether a watch is luxurious or not.
It‘s an old discussion, I know. And I also know, that not everyone thinks this way.
So the best I can do is to refer to the article „Taking Sides: The 4:30 Date Window is an Affront“ by Griffin Bartsch, which describes my point of view better, than I could do myself. (And yes, I‘ve also read the Counter-argument by Jack Forster)
Right, well...
I see where you're coming from because I read Forster and Bartsch's pieces. I think Forster offers the argument with fewer bullets to bite and easier ability to accommodate different views, and hence is preferable from a purely argumentative side of thing...
They look nice, but the price is a tad punchy.
Also, they are a good 1mm too thick for my liking. There's no objective reason why this shouldn't be closer to 13mm.
I agree completely on price.
Thickness seems to be a big issue. I think given the style of the watch it becomes more bulbous. But it shouldn't have to be thick; 13mm (or something within that range) can be done.
I haven't seen the price but I'd pay 12-13k for that
I've always wanted a fifty fathoms but the size threw me off. This might be the one...
Good news
Finally an FF that also small wristed people can wear, I could pull of the bathy but the FF were too big for me. 21.5mm lug width is indeed criminal but maybe 22mm straps can be squeezed there I mean we are talking about a 0.5mm difference, I’m sure someo...
The watch is fantastic
That is the size we always wanted. I don’t understand this obsession with the date. It’s discreetly placed. As compared to the limited versions, this one is much better in terms of hands and indices. And the color combinations rock too.
Price strategy
The pricing is quite “interesting”…for the sailcloth version (on non precious metal), BP asks nearly $2k more than for the NATO strap version. Funny.
But then you only add another $1K on top and you get a bracelet!!!
In the old days the boutique would always give you a second sailcloth strap for free. Now it won't make sense of course. I hope that the genius who came up with the non standard lugs size and the pricing gets promoted. Well done Blancpain - yes, collector...
About bloody time.
Really cannot wear a donut sized watch on the wrist. Don’t understand why there isn’t a 40mm option too. Nothing novel for blancpain here. Disappointed. Awaiting Rolex’s release Best Gatsby
Very nice work by Blancpain.
The objectively best diver in the market just got more attractive, thanks to the reduced size.
