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I like to stay away from price discussions, but…
Feb 17, 2023,05:24 AM
… consider this: an annual production of max 100 pieces, all new tools, all new parts in comparison to higher production volumes with established tools and parts within the price hierarchy of Blancpain. To me it is a fit in that respect.
If I compare to other brands (and that is always a difficult and tricky thing to do), it makes even more sense.
In addition consider that distribution cost takes a high percentage of the price, this is not an online sale or Boutique only watch.
Despite all these points I generally consider the current price level in the medium/high end of the industry insane.
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Hands-on with the Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa
By: shortys home : February 16th, 2023-15:58
Alongside the preview for Act 2 of the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary lineup I had the chance to get up close and personal with this all new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in the Munich Boutique. The Tech Gombessa ref 5019-12B30-64A was developed in cooperation ...
By: fmc000 : February 17th, 2023-10:01
Exactly! The official pics are a bit boring IMHO.
+1
By: amanico : February 17th, 2023-13:46
Also, the watch has no lugs!
By: patrick_y : February 16th, 2023-16:28
The strap connects to the case in a way that doesn't show traditional lugs. It's a very innovative design.
Me too!
By: patrick_y : February 16th, 2023-19:58
Should be easier for those with smaller wrists to wear this chunky monster of a watch too! It doesn't look as big as I would've expected on Shortys home's 16.5cm wrist.
I see.
By: patrick_y : February 16th, 2023-20:18
It's not ideal, but, still better than the normal design with lugs.
By: fmc000 : February 17th, 2023-10:02
Indeed it looks like an amazing fit. Thank you very much for all the pics.
Thanks for the report
By: Brandon Skinner : February 16th, 2023-17:06
I like the idea of the fast running 4th hand, makes so much more sense than a chronograph.
Beautiful dive watch.
By: InHavenPro : February 16th, 2023-18:33
Expertly crafted and designed. I love the contrast between the VantaBlack dial and the orange numerals and hour markers, as well as the two-tone luminova of the dial and bezel. Thank you very much for the pictures, as others have mentioned, they are far b...
Nice photos
By: sschew : February 16th, 2023-18:45
Thank You very much for a great report. Much appreciated. BTW anybody know what the Water Resistance on this watch is?
300m
By: shortys home : February 16th, 2023-18:51
OK
By: sschew : February 16th, 2023-18:58
Thank You
Thanks Henrik.
By: jlc.thomsen : February 16th, 2023-20:58
A positive feedback from professional divers would certainly be a strong argument for this watch as a great diving instrument. The divers would probably say the same as we think in this community: The price is a little steep for what you get. What do you ...
I like to stay away from price discussions, but…
By: shortys home : February 17th, 2023-05:24
… consider this: an annual production of max 100 pieces, all new tools, all new parts in comparison to higher production volumes with established tools and parts within the price hierarchy of Blancpain. To me it is a fit in that respect. If I compare to o...
I like this…even if for desk diving
By: S F : February 17th, 2023-07:44
Good to see live wrist shots. Fantastic lug design and I was wondering whether the strap would flare when worn. Looks fine on your wrist perhaps a cloth strap with thinner profile would wrap around the wrist better. Thks for the report.
By: Gary Shaw : March 25th, 2023-01:48
I recently read that Act 3 will be in September.