amanico
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While Blancpain is teasing us with a new Fifty Fathoms to come, what do you think we'll have...
The only hint we have is the typical graduated bezel, which corresponds to :
- The Barakuda:
The civilian Milspec:
Or the No Rad, Bund or not:
The other hint is that, apparently, they opted for the big lugs. So it won't be a Batyscaphe case, which saddens me, because the case of the Batyscaphe is closer to the case of the vintage FF than of the modern FFs.
Now, they already made the Barakuda, so there are almost no chances they will make it again.
They made the Tribute To Milspec, with, or without date ( Hokikee edition )...
SO... It may well be the No Rad... Without date.
What do you think?
Best,
Nicolas
While Blancpain is teasing us with a new Fifty Fathoms to come, what do you think we'll have...
The only hint we have is the typical graduated bezel, which corresponds to : - The Barakuda: The civilian Milspec: Or the No Rad, Bund or not: The other hint is that, apparently, they opted for the big lugs. So it won't be a Batyscaphe case, which saddens...
Of course! 😀
Agree the bathyscaphe lugs are more elegant (and beveled). Maybe they really wanted a 40mm case size for the Milspec? I think the bathyscaphe comes as 43 , 38mm. Not sure if they have something in between.
I would like it if it was a no radiation
And I agree with you Nico, whatever it is I wish they used the Bathyscaphe case.
Original model from 1953 was around 42MM, in 1972, the Royal Oak was 39MM, and that was considered "jumbo,"
I don't mind the 40MM Fifties, I think 42MM may be a good size, since the original was around 42MM. Arguably, that was almost 70 years ago, it could grow a little, in my opinion. But that's only my opinion....
I am happy 40,40,5,41, 41.5
Perhaps 40 40.5 would be more true, but 41.5 would be more modern thus attractive to many.
I think it will be 40mm polished no rad with date
Then a year later hodinkee will collaborate and make a brushed with no date
Great pics Nicolas -- reminders of the charms of vintage
I've always liked the FF but the modern ones never quite did it for me -- beautiful in their way but (like Rolex) a little blingy and too large for my 6.8" wrist. The Hodinkee was nice but quite expensive for a simple, non-hacking watch. Would love to see...
Well, there’s a clear distinction between a tribute piece and a re-edition...
... with the Air Command AC01 being very close to being a re-edition and the 40mm FF models being more a tribute. Personally I like the blend of the modern luxurious 40mm case and bezel with elements of iconic heritage elements like the moisture indicator...
Well, my friend, the right thing is something different...
... when doing a re-edition I‘m with you, when doing a tribute piece I actually welcome the deviation from the inspiration watch. To me the sin of the Hodinkee MIL-SPEC are the too long/wide hands 😉 Love the passionate debate! Cheers Henrik
I think your deductions are likely correct.
I’d wish for a brushed case but as it is limited I'm unlikely to make up my mind in time to have a chance to get one. Heck, I’ll probably never even see one! Kent
Good point...
My AD down here in Scottsdale (just arrived!) had an Air Command for sale last time I was there. So there's indeed hope! Kent
