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This is certainly a fun concept, Nicolas!
I appreciate the time you spend seeking out the vintage companions to many of your (and my) modern favorites. Your photo illustrates why this endeavor is actually very helpful to our community as a teaching tool, and starting point for discussions of the historical context in which we should view our modern masterpieces. I like looking at the vintage and modern versions side-by-side as you have them set in your picture. It helps me to see how the modern version picks up where the vintage left off, or how the modern version chooses to interpret the stylistic cues of its forbears. I can see why this is a fun game for you. Although, you must be very committed (and patient) to be able to hunt these vintage treasures down!
Thanks for the insight, Nicolas. As always, I learn so much from you and my other fellow members each day. It's very humbling!
Sending you my best,
Daos
Some Lip Blancpain Love
A same name for 2 different watches. One which comes with a dial which turns to brown, another with a " sting ray " dial. One which bears the Lip Signature on the dial, but also on the case back, the other which only has the Lip Signature on the dial. But...
You are one lucky guy!
Both amazing pieces. Great condition, fantastic WABI. Many people's grail. Dan
Thanks a lot, Dan, for your nice words
Welcome here, by the way! The problem with the FF is that you can't stop with them. Once you begin to pay them some interest, you're done. Will have to put some order in my collection, to rationalize it a bit... Best, Nicolas
What a Lip post!
I really love this watches... this vintage FF are true collectors pieces... Watches to admire, to wear, to enjoy... true keepers. You´re a really lucky man.... I love these plexy rare beast. You must show me them. Best Emilio
A Rolex Sub, a Blancpain FF, a JLC Diver...
A Cali, and a few others, to be pretty well covered... You will see them all in the flesh, my friend. Prepare your pills! Best, Nicolas
These old ads are so romantic, Jeff
Thanks for bringing them here, my friend. Yep, this is a killing duo, indeed. Best, Jeff. Nicolas
Aaah, the Aqualung 1000 Feet.
Another nice ad, Jeff! I never saw one in the flesh( I speak of the watch )... Thanks for sharing, my friend. If you have some more ads, feel free to post them, they are so lovely and interesting. Best, Nicolas
From the Heights to the Depths
I love that ad! Even if I more see the FF as a Diving watch, the only one ot be considered as an " Height " watch being the Air Command... Thanks, Jeff. Best, Nicolas
You and your FF madness...
makes me allmost want one LOLOLOL. Yep; awesome watches thanks for showing us. Best, Starman
I know, Starman, I know...
That's what we call ...A Virus, and a serious one! But I can tell you that each of these FF gives you a lot of pleasure. There is something magic which happens, each time you put one on your wrist. Try! Best, Nicolas
Lovely Pictures Nico
I see you have a special love for these BPs i can see why enjoy my friend
Nice Collection
I would love to know how you find such wonderful Blancpain. I think we are going to have to work up a trade soon. Great photo. Brian
A hunt of 5 years and a lot of luck, but you know that, Brian
You knoxw the problem, Brian. With all the fakes around, you have to take your time, to gather informations, and to find the right seller. Then, it is quite easy... But I'm sure that the last I got 2 weeks ago will make you happy... I'm working on an inde...
Well Gazoz
My dream is to put side by side a Rolex Sub without crownguards ( 5508, 6536 or 6538 ) and a Tornek Rayville. Will do it one day, when I find the piece I still miss... What's not to love these FF and their strong and deliciously retro look? Best, Nicolas
Two fantastic vintage pieces
Nicolas, Thanks for sharing these two vintage beauties with us. There is nothing quite like the profile of these Fifty Fathoms on the wrist. The shape of the plexi adds another aesthetic dimension to both watches. Do you prefer these vintage FFs over ...
Daos, I love to play at a strange and dangerous game
I love to get the original, and the re edition piece. I did it with the Polaris, the Longines Diver, the Rolex Red and Green Sub, and a few other...Even these Blancpain: Here's a quick pic I took just for your eyes, right now: As you can say, the re editi...
This is certainly a fun concept, Nicolas!
I appreciate the time you spend seeking out the vintage companions to many of your (and my) modern favorites. Your photo illustrates why this endeavor is actually very helpful to our community as a teaching tool, and starting point for discussions of the...
That is the point, Daos
The Vintage helps us to understand the Modern, and the Modern makes us love more and more the Vintage. This is just fascinating. As for patience, I have a trick: I have such a long wish list that one day or another, each of these pieces will fall in my co...
Some more macros of the spectacular sting ray dial:
The fascination of the Patina! Best, Nicolas...
Spectacular, this is the word...
I´ve enjoyed a lot this nice pics of these marvels. Both are really impressive watches, and the sting ray dial is simply awesome. Wear one of these marvels must be a pleasure. these FF are true keepers. Thanks for your post mon ami. Emilio. PS: have you t...
Can't show you for the moment, Emilio
Because it won't be a surprise anymore when you come to Paris... But you will see... Best, and thanks for your nice words, as always, my friend. Nicolas
Blancpain
Jeff I have seen the aqualung catalogs before but i have always seen the smaller 36mm Blancpain but I have never seen the catalogs with the full size Aqualung 1000 41mm. Also i love the print Ad with the Blancpain on a metal band (love the look). I saw a ...
A patina like that deserves . . .
. . . a matching black stingray strap, Nicolas: I think you know just the place where to find one, too ;-) . . . cordially, Art...
:) Art, Yes, I know
But don't you think that this FF is a bit too much a tool watchto require such a sophisticated strap? I prefer the cotrasr of a tropic or of a rugged calf strap for this one... I have something to show you, TW... Best, my friend. Nicolas
My LIP's ....
... are all wet because of the drooling ... thanks to you guys my house is a dangerous place (slippery drooling everywhere .. LOL .) ... Well Nicolas, all i can say is that you are a real BAD guy, teasing me and the other members here ... i have no furthe...
You're always welcome, Filip
But you already know that... These FF Lip blancpain are so lovely. Here's a last pic I took today, on a Parisian Roof ( Nico's registered Patent...LOL ) Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-04-13 09:32:52...
Nicolas i fully agree with Art. its got to have a stingray strap
i've got a fairly plain sanded stingray that would suit it perfectly. its hard wearing, water resistant and worthy of a tool watch. its also far better than a plastic strap Nico, you know it makes sense. best Graham...
To be honest, Graham,
I'm not sure at all this is the best strap to suit a Tool Watch... It gives it a precious " je ne sais quoi " ... So chic, in French..LOL Best, Nicolas