Jeff you mentioned 7 new movements and I ...

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 "toughness".

A sports watch like the FF chrono should cover the same idea as their family member the simple FF. Is it just me?

To me the FF 5015 is a bold statement for a new sports line. As I wrote before: The strength of the 5015 is the weakness of the 5085.
I paid for the strength of the simple FF and would never spend my money for the weakness, which is not easy because the FF chrono looks very nice

Jeff, I know that good things need their time. No problem with waiting, but with inconsistent philosophies - from my point of view.

Oliver

ps: Comparisons with other brands are in this case no added value, at least for me.

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And Now For A Fifty Change of Pace

By: jkingston : October 26th, 2009-12:23

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...

Because there are not only Vintage ...

By: amanico : October 26th, 2009-12:39

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

Let them out ...

By: small-luxury-world : October 27th, 2009-08:53

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...

Superb answer, Oliver!

By: amanico : October 27th, 2009-09:14

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

Thanks, Oliver. Maybe you point out the best feature

By: jkingston : October 27th, 2009-09:47

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 ...

And the Movement Photo

By: jkingston : October 27th, 2009-09:56

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...

A Beauty! Thanks for this awesome pic! [nt]

By: amanico : October 27th, 2009-11:13

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Thanks Jeff and ideed I tried to ...

By: small-luxury-world : October 27th, 2009-11:30

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 ...

The new movements

By: jkingston : October 27th, 2009-13:24

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...