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If you going to send in a tr-900 into Bp for a factory restoration I think it's worth it.

 

But I would not spend that kinda money on the small case. Pictures aren't good but from what I can see it looks original. Spend $4-600 for a service and you won't be waisting a lot more money. Brian

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Advice regarding a Vintage Fifty Fathoms

 
By: Jhskov1 : September 16th, 2025-17:16
Hi guys, I am new to this forum and also quite new into the world of Blancpain, so I’m seeking some of your hopefully expert advice Because I have bought a vintage Fifty Fathoms and I need some advice from someone who knows more about it then I do in orde...  

Hello Jess

 
By: cazalea : September 16th, 2025-19:18
Some of the Blancpain experts here can give opinions on the watch, although I believe a much higher quality photo would be needed. It must be said that the best time to ask is before you buy, rather than after, and on this site our guidelines insist we av... 
By: Jhskov1 : September 16th, 2025-19:33
Hi Cazalea Thank you so much for your reply and feedback! And sorry if I’m breaking guidelines, I didn’t know that prices and so was not super encouraged, but makes perfectly sense 👍 It’s mainly came from a place where I’m very excited about the watch and... 

I sounds like you might not own the watch yet.

 
By: Briandumais : September 17th, 2025-11:18
If you really do own the watch post some better photo and we can take a better look at the front and back. If you do really own the watch I would have it serviced and replace crystal. But I would not send it into bp for factory service. Bp had a great ser... 
By: Jhskov1 : September 18th, 2025-13:48
Hi, firstly thanks so much for the feedback! The watch is mine—I bought it last week, but I don’t have it physically with me yet. I do have a couple of other photos (front and back) that I can share. As mentioned I don’t know that much about the details o...  

If you going to send in a tr-900 into Bp for a factory restoration I think it's worth it.

 
By: Briandumais : September 18th, 2025-19:08
But I would not spend that kinda money on the small case. Pictures aren't good but from what I can see it looks original. Spend $4-600 for a service and you won't be waisting a lot more money. Brian
By: Jhskov1 : September 18th, 2025-19:55
Again thanks for the info and advice, much appreciated ! So you would recommend a “minimum” restoration, maybe just a service and keep the cost under 1000 $. And regarding the model you think it is a tr-900 and it’s correct understood that you think it wo...