Blancpain

I cleared my bucket list item which was “outstanding” for 8 years. Fifty Fathoms Fifty Fathoms…the name is so catchy, even my non-WIS sister remembers the name. She jokingly asks me sometimes, “so when are you getting a Fifty Fathoms”. The watch I got tod...  

I can rest in peace now. This is the feeling when the dream is actualized.=D see u soon when I come back to beautiful hometown.

I trust that you got the standard 43mm version, not the 37mm. I think so, Bc you mentioned the 120 hour power reserve As always, I thoroughly enjoy (and learn from) your design critique, which you share with us without any concern for our plagiarism 😁 You... 

I actually wrote one post but accidentally wiped it out :/ and had to rewrite it again. My favourite version is the green version with the stainless steel case (100 piece LE). This version is long gone. I like the date function; because I tend to forget t... 

As for the date window: as much of a purist as I try to be, I fill forms on a daily basis so the date functionality comes in handy. And I agree on natos, haven’t found a good solution, yet for how the watch ends up sitting. How about those Marine National... 

Great solution as it is double-layered and it may balance the watch head better. I will look around for some - thing of Blancpain is…they use 21mm strap sizes which makes it hard to get straps. Only the 38mm version has the 20mm lug width.

I love it!!

I will get some soon.

This could be the endgame piece for me, i sense it. But if Tudor releases the Submariner again, or Blancpain makes the Barrakuda again or some 42mm piece with straight lugs, or Panerai releases a smaller La Bomba, or JLC releases the lollipop traffic ligh... 

This or the Fifty Fathoms Grande Date are also on my bucket list. The watch is everything you say...it could be my next watch and last watch too.

Same words too. This watch could “end” my watch collecting hobby. It is that magical to me.

Trust me - there is no end. This is virus horologicus.

It is indeed a lifelong condition. This morning when I collected the piece, 2 of my Russian friends saw it. They were ex-Russian military men. One was an ex-soviet Sniper. They like this piece A LOT. I think they heard that Blancpain has been worn by Puti... 

Also happy to have help provide the last little push you needed to take the leap! The steel Bathyscaphe is an incredible piece, I love the sculpted lugs and the sunburst ‘meteor gray’ dial, so classy. Enjoy this in the very best of health and prosperity, ...  

It reminds me of a moment I had in the Malaysian sea many years ago. I once plunged into a big net filled with thousands of sardines, and the water was clear as crystal. The sunlight pierced the blue waters exactly like how your dial looks. Nice shot Doug... 

No matter what size, material, or shape you get a 50 Fathoms in, I think that movement and Blancpain's finishing really makes for some of the best sports watches at any price.

Now I gotta work doubly hard. Life is filled with adventures - peaks and doldrums; and it makes it full of character.

I didn’t know what anglage was, until a fellow member highlighted it on a post. It is the x-factor .

health to wear.

Wish you a great week and look forward to your post in Wristscan this week.=D have fun with outfits and combinations!

I have the chrono Bathy and love it. Glad you finally got your bucket list item.

Blancpainblog…i think it was made by a member here called Henrik…i remembered his name from some posts. He writes well and covers most of the “burning questions”

Makes me wonder why the Rolex Submariner is so expensive, it's got a much more industrial workhorse movement without the fine anglage that this movement has.

Maybe..once they get the dive bracelet with a dive extension. Or if they play the supply vs demand game to the detriment of true collectors. Part of me wishes for it to appreciate in value like a Rolex, yet part of me likes to relative obscurity of this n... 

Case, dial and movement (the whole package) show pure quality. Many congrats and enjoy it to the max! Cheers Thomas

Really enjoying this piece immensely.

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I just noticed something. Was trying to operate the bezel of the Omega underwater today. It was hard to grip. The Blackbay or this bathyscaphe or submariners have bezels more suitable for operating with wet hands or gloves. Small grooves are better for gr... 

Looks great on you! Here’s wishing you making many great memories while wearing it! Cheers, Alex

Forgot to take it off to sleep. In this picture, the gentle sunburst pattern can be seen. It warps the light in muted ways. The strap is very quick drying (to my surprise). I used to have a Longines Legend Diver (given to my sister) which had a sailcloth-...  

Congratulations and wear it in the best of health ...  

Nice “stealth bomber” there. It is a very beautiful piece. Do you wear this piece often? My steel piece is stuck to my wrist even when I sleep.

Somehow. The dream seems 50% complete somehow. I need a model as close as possible to the first model released. Yes brother, I’m very happy with the bathyscaphe. The quality is top-notch and the 1315 mechanism is so beautiful.