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Well Said
Hi Nico
I think you captured the idea of the X Fathoms well. Why should progress stand still? Is there not room to evolve a classic using today's materials and some new innovations? That is the idea of the X Fathoms. The original Fifty created by Jean-Jacques Fiechter was a triumph. It represented the best thinking about what divers needed and he developed a lot of inventions to make the watch a reality. The X Fathoms evolves the core ideas further and it offers performance and functionality unmatched by any other diving watch.
Some have suggested that professional divers would not wear the watch, preferring their dive computers. In fact, I know several incredibly talented professional divers who do wear the X Fathoms. They find it better for some things than their dive computers.
But at bottom, I like the idea that we are not imprisoned by the past and can bring inventions such as silicium spirals, liquid metal membranes, sapphire bezels, titanium cases, new straps systems etc into the world of the Fifty Fathoms.
Jeff
Blancpain X Fathoms, the ultimate Fifty Fathoms?
When it comes to Fifty Fathoms, you know my taste.... Vintage, big case, Rotomatic Incabloc, 3/6/9/12, Milspecs, No Rad, Barakuda and " Tutti Quanti ". A bunch of good old " Fifties "... But that doesn't mean that I have zero interest on modern variations...
Very nice review Nicolas, and here are my thoughts...
It's important to note that I've been diving for about 15 years and have logged well over a hundred dives, and in all kinds of conditions, from the warm crystal clear waters of Cayman Islands and Bali to the murky and cold waters off the coast of Californ...
I too doubt that professional divers will wear this X Fathoms, or any other ...
Modern diving Watch. Computers are more reliable and accurate, and much less expensive. ;) But as an expression of a modern diving Watch, why not.... Thanks for your meaningful input, my friend. All the best, Nicolas
Well Said
Hi Nico I think you captured the idea of the X Fathoms well. Why should progress stand still? Is there not room to evolve a classic using today's materials and some new innovations? That is the idea of the X Fathoms. The original Fifty created by Jean-Jac...
Thanks for your input, Jeff. I, too, quite love the idea behind this FF.
An Xtrem FF, that is the purpose of this Watch. Much more interesting than some other modern FFs released these last years. Best, Nicolas
Thank you for the review
I think its a great addition to the 50 fathoms line despite the unpractical aspects pointed out earlier. It looks great in pictures, very intimidating in real life. It does not have the daily wearability of other high end dive watches from Rolex, AP or Ri...
It is cool, it is impressive ...
Even when it is not impossible to wear it on my wrist, it is seriously BIG and for sure nothing to wear 24/7 :-) Still like it a lot and I think it was a good and important "finger exercise" for Blancpain. Something like a concept watch ... and it showes ...
Well, not too monstruous, on your wrist. I really have to see it.
I don't know how I will do that, but I have to test it in the real.... Yes, like you, I think it is a very interesting try from Blancpain. All the best, Nicolas
I would recommend to ask ...
your BP Boutique in Paris. Who knows ... ;-) Cheers, Oliver