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Vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bund.

Dec 02, 2022,15:09 PM
 

The most famous is the No Rad Bund with its classic round case and its graduated bezel. 


But there was another one, issued in the 70's... 

This one: 















Not the most famous, but far from lacking interest. 

Enjoy.

Nicolas


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Looks like it has lived quite an adventurous life!

 
 By: Mary Anny : December 2nd, 2022-15:34

If only it could speak....

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2022-15:35

+1

 
 By: lm6 : December 2nd, 2022-16:21

;)

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2022-16:34

It’s got history and charm

 
 By: vallura : December 2nd, 2022-20:10

Indeed, a very good looking bad boy.

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2022-22:20

Love this!

 
 By: gregcarraram3 : December 2nd, 2022-21:33
I think Squale made the case and perhaps some other parts, and they offer a similar model that I have been looking at... ...  

Well if the Squale is from the 70's, it is debatable. But there were several brands which used the same case.

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2022-22:21

Amazing

 
 By: Gelato Monster : December 3rd, 2022-00:18
this one is more sublime than the no rad, yet more punchy.

Stunning. Nico I keep looking for something not to like. None

 
 By: Gelato Monster : December 3rd, 2022-00:51
Even the date is in harmony to the hour marking.

Here, the date doesn't disturb me, either.

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2022-09:31

More sublime, I don't know. More punchy, definitely!

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2022-09:30

maybe because I feel it is more monochromatic with touch of red 3H vs double minute marking in bezel in some nonrad model with yellow red in dial?

 
 By: Gelato Monster : December 3rd, 2022-09:42
the bund back is awesome 😁

I see your point, now. But I think the No Rad is more sensual.

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2022-11:01

I completely agree no rad is more sensual

 
 By: Gelato Monster : December 3rd, 2022-14:37

The best is to get both... ;)

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2022-15:21

😁.

 
 By: Gelato Monster : December 3rd, 2022-23:22

You see, life is simple. ;)

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2022-23:31

the means maybe simple but for me the opportunity for two of such vintage is almost unsurmountable my friend

 
 By: Gelato Monster : December 3rd, 2022-23:51

True that they are not that easy to find. But with a bit of luck?

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2022-08:26

Extremely cool, of course. But…

 
 By: RabidManatee : December 3rd, 2022-00:44
…I’ve always wondered why some — albeit a few — dive watch designers opted to omit minute markers on the timing bezel. I appreciate simplicity, but could this design be a bit too simple?

Maybe because the big orange minute hand does the job?

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2022-09:32

Cheaper modern version from the case maker

 
 By: jchu147 : April 1st, 2023-07:08
Squale 1200m Marina Militare 2022. ...