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Thanks for the kind words. I do get the feeling
from the watch, the way it looks on the wrist, and the price point that this is direct competitor by Blancpain to the Rolex models. To me, with the same movement as the other FF models, Blancpain are deliberately cross subsidizing the smaller brother to take on Rolex in their own market. In effect, you get a little more watch for the money with the Bathyscape over the FF. But that is just conjecture and has no basis in fact!
Andrew H
Testing Blancpain’s Fifty Fathom Bathyscape: Finding Ariel’s song in the ‘Big Blue’.
Hard to imagine that a little over 60 years ago, there was no dive watch market! There were some specialist dive watches developed for military purposes, but to all intents and purposes, these were not available to the civilian population. In today’s mark...
Thanks for a wonderful review.
I am a diver and a fan of Blancpain. I find Fifty Fathoms a bit too big and especially too thick. I will take a closer look next time I'm in London and walking down the New Bond Street. Best, Kari
I am not a fan of the recent FF watches: I am not
keen on the polished case, or the raised ceramic bezel. However, I am a fan of the FF Bathyscape for the reasons stated. Try one on, especially with the NATO strap. Still nicely on the wrist. Thanks Andrew H
Fantastic review, Andrew!
When the Bathyscaphe was released almost two years ago I immediately fell for it, although once I tried it on, the excitement passed and I convinced myself that the classic FF is the one for me. In any case, I completely agree with your points, in which a...
Thanks for the kind words. I do get the feeling
from the watch, the way it looks on the wrist, and the price point that this is direct competitor by Blancpain to the Rolex models. To me, with the same movement as the other FF models, Blancpain are deliberately cross subsidizing the smaller brother to t...
I didn't know the origin of the name " Fifty Fathoms "...
I just thought it was due to the water resistance capacity of the Watch. You taught me something, with Shakespeare. Excellent on the wrist review, Andrew. There is one big point for this Watch: The size and thickness of the case. The dial is not bad, eith...
Glad I could teach you something Nic! The Fathoms part is
from Shakespeare, the depth rating is still on the conservative side if you ask me. Fifty fathoms roughly translates into 100 metres. Most of the watches will go further. I think the date window should have been left out (personal preference), but everyth...
Fantastic Review! An excellent alternative to a Rolex Submariner!
A great high horology alternative to the already excellent Rolex Submariner. The movement finishing is actually fairly impressive for a watch of this price and fits the usual "Blancpain" caliber. The movement finishing has especially nice anglage at the e...
Thanks Patrick. It is a considerable alternative - and for someone
into dive watches, a worthy competitor to contemplate! Andrew H
In a completely different class than the "R" watch
Great review!!!!! I particularly loved seeing the lume underwater. In so many ways this watch sits in an entirely different class than the R. Consider the sophistication of the movement. The silicium hairspring does more than offer antimagnetic properties...
Hairspring...
I'm not sure how much the silicium hairspring will matter. I just checked my FF (the 45mm model). It is +1 sec/2 months!
Thanks Jeff - and for the additional information on the FF Bathyscape.
Much appreciated. Andrew H
Thanks Andrew, really enjoyed the costal tour and
great shots in and out of water. I am very fond of this watch but just do not like the hands, everything else rocks! Take good care, Tim
Thanks Tim. Actually I do like the hands! Similar to the Sinn U1
and all that, but would argue that Blancpain considered the design first and therefore have the legitimate high ground on usage. Thanks for reading Andrew H
Exceptional post
and so extremely matching environment for the watch. The green water... The clear images... Stunning, Thanks Bent
Inspiring review!
So I had to take this baby out for some fresh air. :) cheers fernando ...
Great pictures and review
Really enjoyed that. Seems like a good time with a great watch!