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NWA . . . First foray into preowned territory - Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1
The past couple of weeks have been crazy. A well known Boston area non-authorized dealer contacted me indicting they had received an unworn Fifty Fathom 70th Anniversary Act 1. The owner never even opened the box, it was still sealed:
I was excited but also apprehensive. I had never acquired a preowned piece. After Henrik’s post:
I immediately contact the NYC Boutique. Since it was still under embargo, I had to haggle with them to take a deposit. Unfortunately, they had to refund my deposit since it was exclusively online. I was at a client project in Kansas City at that time. Although I was ready to go, it was quite difficult to get through and by the time I did, they were sold out. Needless to say, I was forking pissed!😡
I contact this non-AD to discuss acquiring this piece. Unfortunately with my heavy travel schedule, I would need a couple of weeks. They graciously reserved it for me. Then, I contact the NYC Boutique stating I would visit them last weekend to pick up a tropic strap. However, they are currently closed while transitioning to East 57th Street:
I contact the Las Vegas boutique. They will be closed starting tomorrow since their lease it up for renewal. Fortunately, they had one and a stainless steel buckle:
Yesterday, after I landed from Lincoln, NE, I headed over to complete the deal:
With this tropical strap, the NATO strap will be placed in the box never to be seen again!
Quite pleased to finally have a FF in my collection:
HAGWE!🥂
NWA . . . First foray into preowned territory - Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1
The past couple of weeks have been crazy. A well known Boston area non-authorized dealer contacted me indicting they had received an unworn Fifty Fathom 70th Anniversary Act 1. The owner never even opened the box, it was still sealed: I was excited but al...
Big congrats, Mark!
This one is really nice and the size is a big plus. Wear it in the best oh health and happiness.
I’ve wanted a FF for several years Larry . . .
I’ve tried the 45mm iteration multiple times trying to convince myself that it wasn’t too big: Thanks, Larry! HAGWE!🥂 ...
Huge congratulations, Mark!
Looks great on you and I’m super happy everything lined up this time around! Enjoy it immensely, Alex
I'm very happy for you: gorgeous FF and tropic strap!
Enjoy it in the best of health.
That would be very dangerous for my bank account, my friend!😆
Thankful just to finally have a FF in the collection. Are you still considering the possibility of acquiring the titanium iteration?
Beautiful piece congratulations!
Glad you got to catch a L.E. finally. Looking cool on the rubber strap.