mr
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no apologies required
i thought that my first comment was the one that was disrespectful/ignorant. Its good to see that we are both on the same understanding 
I agree that the current FF's price is mostly due to its "luxury watch" status, additionally, it is a lot more than double the price of diving equipment. Being a recreational diver myself, my diving gear comes no where near $5000 dollars. Although i am not sure of BCDs and air tank prices, since I usually rent them. Isn't economics and inflation confusing yet fascinating
sincerest apologies for any previous misunderstandings! we are all here to share and discuss opinions, I would be terribly sad to know that I offended some one in any way, I hope that is all behind us
marwan
Interesting vintage advert
Stumbled across this advert, not seen this one before, has anyone else? (credit -- Skin diving history) The thing that obviously leaps out is the inverted 30, a mistake on the drawing? Or a sign they were used later than thought? This message has been edi...
only $90?
this is a nice ad. its surprising to see how much the price has increased over the years, makes you think about inflation and how complex it is thanks for sharing! regards MR
"only" $90....
To put that in context....Mistral regulators cost about $50.... So they were about double the price of the essential item of diving - the actual SCUBA unit.
i understand
that $90 was a large some of money during that time. I meant that it was interesting to see how inflation has changed what $90 could do back then and what it can do today. For instance, the add states that a Fifty Fathoms costs $90, but today it is around...
Ooops.
Please mr, any misunderstanding is purely due to my bad typing. I definitely didn't mean to suggest ingnorance or disrespect... I completely agree with your comments. Back in the early 60s, Regulators were $50ish. Compasses around $15, a mask a few dollar...
no apologies required
i thought that my first comment was the one that was disrespectful/ignorant. Its good to see that we are both on the same understanding I agree that the current FF's price is mostly due to its "luxury watch" status, additionally, it is a lot more than dou...
What inflation calculator are you using ?
$90 in 1955 equates to $714 in 2009 dollars - not anywhere near $10k. Kind regards, B.
Ah, my mistake
You're referring to the cost of a Blancpain today, not that $90 equates to $10K in today's money. My apologies for my misunderstanding. It is interesting to note that what a Blancpain (vintage type) would cost today. Kind regards, B.
well i did fail economics in high school
but the current MSRP for a FF is around $10,000 or somthng like that. So i wasnt really calculating the actual inflation, but the changes in prices for that product. Think of it in philosophical terms, and not in pure economics (again i am not an economis...
Close but not the same...
Here is a French one, with the same diver: I love the last words on your advertisement, very commercial, very agressive, too. As for the "inverted 30 ", we saw a specimen at the exhibition. Here is the picture ( the one on the left ) : But where did you f...
Is it an early dial?
It's different to the other ads I've seen. All the inverted 30s I've seen have a triangle on the bezel while this one shows the diamond. Also is this the earlier 3/6/9 dial with the large lumed triangles under the numerals? The other interesting thing is ...
Well, you basically had two 3/6/9/12 dials.
Here is a link of a topic initiated by our friend Briandumais: blancpain.watchprosite.com Best, Nicolas
Great find....
Only $90.... what a bargain... Today it is about 10,000 euros..... (list price for a new FF) Thanks for posting... Cheers
Ubik. Great find!
It is interesting that the ad mentions twice that the watch was used by Navies. I also find it interesting to think that blancpain were used by Navies that early. Brian
Craftsmen since 1636...
That trumps the current 1735 claims... Given the stylised drawinq with its rather strange angles...I'd say it's artistic-licence.
