Blancpain

Earlier his week I had the opportunity to visit Blancpain and even had the chance to briefly meet Marc Hayek. On his wrist I noticed a very interesting watch, most likely a prototype for next year’s 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms. 
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I have been wanting a 40mm Blancpain Fifty fathom for a while now. I was just waiting for the right one. Hopefully there is a no date version and no Blancpain engraved on the side.

These special editions are hard to get and have faux patina. I would have gotten a FF over my sub if not 45mm. If for 70th anniversary then likely limited. I don't understand why BP makes desirable watches in limited edition. For a company that seemingly ... 

It does seem their small models have lower tier movements? Not super familiar with their movement catalog.

I have an ocean commitment III, 40mm . Even the finishing is above and beyond what other brands do at this price point.

Love that, the one I'd own for sure.

The only thing about those 40mm limited editions is that they are a bit thick, so even though they look good on a strap, for me bracelet is the way to go . I understand why many collectors think that something like 42-43mm would be the sweet spot for FF. ...  

… and if it’s really a 42-43mm FF I believe the 1315 would fit. I haven’t seen the watch up close and personal, so I can’t tell what was inside.

Seems the 1315 is more robust but the 1150 is more finely finished?

Count me among the thousands who would own an FF if not for the overly large size (diameter and thickness). Frankly, I just want an exact clone, but in a smaller size. 42mm would be perfect. Cheers, John

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If so, grade 5 hopefully.

Definitely curious to hear more. I wish they would revive the Leman Aqualung series on bracelet, much thinner than the FF as a daily.

Perhaps I am imagining things, but it looks like the dial says “Series 1” at the bottom, which if correct, might signal that there will be more than one commemorative Anniversary model?

I actually called the boutique yesterday. They stated they knew nothing about this. But after some “jostling,” they agreed to take a deposit.😉 Then this email appears today! There was nothing when I clicked on Download the press kit. Now, my interpretatio...  

I prefer the lugs on the bathyscaphe in particular. The end result: ...  

I’m imagining 4 diverse product subgroups. 1.A historical 70th anniversary limited edition paying homage to the original 2. 20th anniversary, non-LE, refreshed production model 3. 20th anniversary LE Ocean Commitment 4. 10th anniversary LE Gombessa in ver... 

It looks great. No white gold surrounds on the arabics is nice. Fingers crossed for closer to 40mm than 45mm.

I can picture it on my wrist as I write…

Thank you for sharing and thanks to Blancpain for green lighting this preview. Let’s not forget about the 10th anniversary of the ever successful and growing Bathyscaphe line. Looking forward to learning about all the novelties, Alex