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Welcome here, Asad.
It is called Pakistanese because it is!
It belonged to the Pakistanese Army in the mid sixites.
The story?
In the mid sixties, the Pakistanese army trained with their US Homologs, in the US.
They saw the US Army military watches, and specially the TR 900 and some others, and wanted to get a few for them.
Then, the US Army gave them their supplier's details, and they got a batch of 50 or 60 of these FF, which they engraved on the case back with their military symbol, an arrow above a " P ".
The Pakistanese army also got some Omegas, Longines if I remember well, and Tissot, I think.
Best,
Nicolas
Who is in for a ... Fifty Fathoms Roll Call?
We have a nice summer, which is the promise of great activities and pleasures. No doubt that some of our Fifty Fathoms will follow us in these golden moments. It doesn't matter it is a Vintage or a Modern, it just has to be a Fifty Fathoms. After all, we ...
Up my sleeve
Nicolas I have something special coming next week. Will post then watch arrives!!! Brian
Cruel Teasing, my friend...
How do you want me to sleep, now that you gave me such an exciting news??? Can't wait, really can't wait to see what you got, Brian. Best, Nicolas
Cheers
Oliver thanks, I will post some more/better photos in near future. Best, Christian
which one?
Congratulations to your family of four, Christian! I am curious...which one is your favorite? I mean, which one gets the most wrist time? Or lets put in another (cruel) way: if you had to give three of them away, which one would you keep? Best, Stefan
Great question Stefan
I have been thinking about this a lot as I really want to cut down my collection. The stainless steel 50 Fathoms gets the vote if I had to pick just one ,it was the first love. If the choice was solely based on wrist time though there would be a number of...
Nice 50/50
Nicolas Nice FF 50th Anniversary. Is that your watch? I have been thinking about selling my Rolex kermit and picking up a 50/50. I have one hint on my incoming watch. It was made in 1952.
Yep, Brian, my watch...
Still don't know if I'll keep it or not, as I have some other projects, and especially an US NAVY.... 1952??? Well...The FF were protos in 1952 if I'm not wrong, and they were released in 1953. So, if it is a FF, it is a proto. Not a Sub, as they were bor...
LOVE it!
I should have bought it when I had the chance. Well, at least I can enjoy your pics. Thanks. Vte
my part for the party :-)
... first around diving... nice poster from an old movie with my avatar.. then my babies... with a newer friend the air command... the wrist shot on tropics... on a party with brothers (nevertheless the left and the right ones are not mine... this beauty ...
early blancpain
Nicholas I don't think its a prototype but my guess is it is one of the very early Blancpain. When i get the watch i will post some photo and get everyone opinion of the age. Stephan you have photo of some wonderful examples. Brian
Can't wait to see that, Brian.
How can you date it? By the serial number? 3 or even less digit number? Best, my friend. Nicolas
Your part ...
and a very nice one! Only the customized bezel from Dirk, is still not my cup of tea ;-) Thanks for sharing. Oliver
The 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 dial is among my favourites, indeed.
And cherry on the cake, the patina is awesome. Thanks for the nice words, Oliver. Best, Nicolas
Call to the moderator
Take the picture of the tornek away - it is killing me ;-) !!! The holy gral of all Fifties ! Brian you lucky man! But the hunt is going on ... It is a important part of the game ! Best Stephan
Hey, I am not guilty ...
when it comes to vintage There can be only one devil Cheers Oliver
Ouch, Brian...
You know the saying: " Never 2 without 3 "... But this duo will be hard to beat. Best, Nicolas
Is there....
a better place for a FF? ... Well maybe in the deep water.... Great photo... Cheers
Vintage box
Nicolas I need to get a group shot from you. I cannot keep track of your vast collection! Stephan is correct about the hunt. Half the fun is waiting to located something that is very special. May we all find something special this year! Brian
Well, I will post them all, slowly, one after one... :)
I share your wish, my friend, although this year is already a terrific one. Best, Nicolas
shine on you crazy diamond...
really beautiful watch !!!! allways a pleasure to see these two pakistanese FFs !!!! regards Stephan
So, just for you, the 2 Pakistanese side by side...
Definitely, one of my favourite milspec. What a patina! Best, Nicolas...
indeed....
they are aged perfectly and perfect balanced - the newer ones never reach it ! best regards Stephan
Serial numbers?
How close are the two different serial numbers on your Pakistanese. Are they marked exactly same way? Brian PS. Very cool!! Brian
They have a difference of 421 numbers...
And they both start with 301... Yes, they are marked the same way, except than on my friend's one, the military number is not matching with the serial number... It seems that a digit has been inverted. Best, Nicolas
421
Very Cool! Do you have any history on the US Navy Blancpain. Any special marking on that watch? Brian
What a stunning duo...
Cheers Hans This message has been edited by hans_jorgen_1968 on 2010-07-28 01:54:19
There are maybe only 10 others in the world... So seeing this Duo
Is quite an unique experience! Best, Nicolas
info on Pakistanese version.
Hello All I would please like to know why this unique and very pretty version of the BP FF is called the ;Pakistanese; version?...is it only called by this name by the members of this website or is that how it is generally referred to by all collectors? ....
Welcome here, Asad.
It is called Pakistanese because it is! It belonged to the Pakistanese Army in the mid sixites. The story? In the mid sixties, the Pakistanese army trained with their US Homologs, in the US. They saw the US Army military watches, and specially the TR 900 ...
...But who where these gold birds made for?
Stunning piece indeed ...But who where these gold birds made for? Cheers Hans
That is a detail I don't know, my friend.
But I'm looking for an answer... It seems that each brand wants to keep its mystery. Best, Nicolas.
Tell me why...
... are there (it seems IMHO) so many hidden details and information on the Blancpain FF....! Well, with years of dedication and a few watches I might be more knowledgeable on the topic than today. But the FF are so d*** interesting Cheers Hans
Lost archives, I guess.
I heard that explanation which also was confirmed to me by a friend of mine who knows a lot about the FF history. Too sad! Best, Nicolas
great photos!
I love the Barracuda! They are such a cool watch. I don't think a collection is complete without a Barracuda. Brian
I never understood if they were used in the German or American Army.
And if they were military or not. There are so many contractitory informations about it... Best, Brian. Nicolas
A very special Milspec
Which faded into a bronze color... Like the US NAVY we'll see further. Best, Nicolas...
" AM " one watch.
There is a 2d one, which comes with a slightly different case... To be followed. Best, Nicolas...
One more FF variation ...
with a GMT brother side by side ... Trilogy Concept 2000 Fifty Fathoms & GMT...
Which one is my favorite?
Nicolas Great photos. Its very hard to choice. But i think i really like the US Navy because of the rarity and the great dial layout and the beautiful bronze patina. Magnificent! Brian
Good question, Brian.
Which one could be my favourite? The Pakistanese is very high, as well as may Military Milspec... Then the TR 900;, the AM... Difffcult question. The US Navy? One of the rarest FF, still, I don't know if it is the rarest. Take the example of the AM...How ...
Some crazy pictures...
A Trio of TR 900s: A Dream Duo: What about this Quintett? Stacks? Best, Nicolas...
Pictures of "what dreams are made of"
...Stunning pictures of stunning watches Thankyou my friend Cheers Hans P.S. I think my favorite is the Tornek-Rayville and second of the MilSpecs. For the looks, the dial, the bezel. I know the US Navy is rarer, but actually I dont like the case color......
Well, I hope that, from time to time, some will contribute to feed this thread.
With their own pictures of these historical beauties. I had a great pleasure to launch this thread, and to post these marvels. It is difficult to say which one would be my favourite among all these unbelievable watches. I hesitate between the Early Milspe...
Yes, the FF is a superb watch, jammin.
Take your time, swallow the hunt, and you'll fall on YOUR FF! Ciao! Nicolas
Welcome here !
Very nice " No Rad " specimen. Any pic of the case back? Best, and thanks for attending! Nicolas
What year is your FF No Rad?
I've inherited a FF that looks identical to yours and I'm trying to find out it's age/value. Could you tell me what year your watch was made? Cheers!
Complete set of BUND Fifty Fathoms
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Poor??? Two of the nicest!
Well, there are many Vintage FFs which are more than tempting, I agree. But these two are marvellous. I just have to dind this damn 3/ 6/ 9 / 12 which still escapes from me. Enjoy your beauties, my friend. Nicolas.
thanks nic
i thought tr900 bigger so i know it is affected by the lug width perhaps. thanks
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