Blancpain

Sorry for the evidence, but the more I dig in the Fifty Fathoms topic, the more I discover things, and sometimes mysteries. A few weeks ago, I discovered a watch which may represent THE missing link between the Milspec and the Tornek. The Milspec, you all...  

tell me nicolas do they all work in good order?

But I can tell you that the others work perfectly, and if it is not the case, I send them for a service. They are very accurate watches, but I wouldn't test their water resistance, of course. Best, my friend. Nicolas

... Nicolas, i have the impression you're on a mission impossible as this story will never end .... Ther will always be something "new" to be discovered .... . Ze Bim

But this is a passionate journey in the FF World. So many watches, so many Beauties, Stories behind them. So many mysteries, too. Without end, maybe not, but certainly a big trip! Best, my friend. Nicolas

similar dial, hands and weird caseback engraving: Even the inside looks pretty much like a TR:...  

Superb piece, indeed! Best, my friend. Nicolas

traded it for a bottle of champagne during a party ;-) Here's another one, property of a US collector...  

Next time you want to trade something, call me, I'll come with a nice Bottle! Best, Nicolas

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I see a bottle but not the watches... I need a glass! Best, Nicolas

Have you ever noticed the hands on original tr-900. The second hand lume is always ligher in color than the other hands. I think what you have is leftover tr-900 cases that blancpain made into milspecs. I think that the watche that jeff and nick have show...  

A post Tornek... Why not? Thanks, my friend,, for your input! Best, Nicolas

I don't drink, but I have 2 wrists... LOL

. . . classic comeback, Jeff . . . best regards, Art

size are the cases? cheers

size for a vintage. I think I am getting mad at you- you are making me wanting one even more lolol cheers my friend

Not all the FF come with a 41 mm case, there are smaller, and sadly, some very nice one, as some terrific Lip Blancpain with the same indexes as the new Fifty Fathoms. But the case is 35 mm... OUCH! Best, Nicolas

Is the TR made by Blancpain for the US market? What's the big deal about these models that members seem to talk a lot about? Please enlighten me about the pedegree of these models...I would like/and would be interested to know. Thanks Rod

The Tornek was made, and used by the US Army ( Navy Seals ) in 1964, and 66. So this is a true Military Watch. THe Milspec may be military, or civilian. But wait a bit, a review on the Tornek is in the tube, as well as a review of a special milspec. I jus... 

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another ff post!. You make me feel happy!. This one is a nice one watch my friend, and we can name it "el eslabón perdido".... LOL. Always a pleasure admire this beauties and share with you this amazing and nice trip inside the History. Best my dear herma... 

" La Gran Reserva "... Un Abrazo! Nicolas

Nice catch Nicolas

Not mine, my friend. But I'm still looking for one or two FF to close my collection. As for the movement, yes, on the Tornek the movement is a 1361 N , but I'm not sure that it is also hacking on this one. Will try to ask to its owner. Best, Nicolas

Hi all, First time posting here , but some of you might recognize my screen name. The Milspec model that Nick has displayed, the civillian Tr900 as Brain called it, is identical in everyway to the TR900 except for the 1)the dial printing (the actual dail ... 

And for the precicisions about the movement particularities on this one. Much appreciated. I hope you will attend here more often, as I still have some rare birds to post! Best, Nicolas

Sorry , got cut off there... As i was stating the Milspec is identical to the TR900 in almost every way... I know this intimately because, once, before it was in the hands of it's current, very vigilant, patient, and well deserving caretaker ....I had the...