Marcus Hanke
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For me the FF, because of the wider choice of straps
While I like the looks of both the GP and the IWC, I never wear watches with steel bracelet (alright, one exception: Bulgari's Octo). Therefore an integrated bracelet is a personal no-go for me, leaving only the Blancpain from the options given.
The bracelet issue left aside, I would still prefer the FF, due to its looks. The only argument against it is its 45mm diameter, which is a bit large, even if I normally wear 44mm watches. The Laureato is extremely beautiful, but GP has a bad service reputation over here (Germany/Austria).
Marcus
3 iconic sport watches
But if you had to pick one of these 3, which one would it be … AND WHY ?? The Blancpain fifty fathoms The GP Laureato The IWC ingenieur I really love these 3 but it’s difficult to make a choice. ...
FIfty Fathoms...
Has to be on the basis of the movement and looks for me. I'm biased because I own a Blancpain. But I find the GP is too large at the 41mm size on my wrist and the IWC is quite expensive for what it is. If the GP fits you, that's also a good option since i...
True that. Patience will have its reward 🤞🏻😉
Hope all is well with you, Alex. Cheers, Alex
patience is a massive virtue, especially in this passion of ours :-)
All is well Alex. Hope the same on your side!! All the best, Alex
The Ingenieur.
Influenced by the fact that I’m missing this one for my Gerald Genta trio. I’ve had the AP15202 Blue Dial, The PP5711 White Dial for a while now. I’ve never seen a reissue Ingenieur that I liked until last year - so I have a black dial incoming.
This is not easy, so well positioned in terms of the three to choose from.
The most coherent design (case, bracelet) among the three are the GP and IWC. Integrated bracelet wins over here. The GP seems the more pleasing of the two in terms of the bracelet integration to the case. However I’m more drawn to the bezel of the IWC. I...
The BP FF has the best look and movement but is unwearable to me at 45mm.
Too bad... So I guess I'd choose the GP.
Very different
I understand that as a luxury item all 3 are cross shopped, in reality they are very different propositions. In particular as a diver aficionado there is only one choice here, the FF, the other two don't offer much more than a rolex DD.
Fifty Fathoms
I’m also biased as an owner of a Fifty Fathoms 5015, but it’s an amazing watch. I hadn’t really considered it (was looking at a Bathyscaphe) until I saw it in person and tried it on. It wear far smaller than the 45mm would suggest. For example, I owned a ...
The one you like
I’d get the one you think looks best on you. All 3 are excellent watches, but you must have a favorite look amongst the three, no?
I am in Manhattan and did the grand tour…
Saw these three up close…for me not only would I choose the GP but it was perhaps the most noteworthy piece I saw all day.
IMO...
Blancpain - Very large but best finishing IWC - I lke the design a lot but quite expensive for what it is GP - Nice watch, but underwhelming on the design side
The BP is not in quite the same category. It's a wonderful big iconic dive watch. The other two are fine smaller iconic sport watches that are less of a tool watch. Love 'em all. Already own a
50F that fits me (40.3mm ltd ed). Love GP, owned a few that left and should have one. Like IWC and have one. Love GG. 42mm-ok, smaller=better. Price is a consideration... put this all in a blender and my choice is... (drum roll)....seriously this is diffi...
I would have said GP but I tried it a couple of years back and found if underwhelming..
It’s not a knock against GP per se. It’s a great piece. Just not sure why it gave that vibe when i tried it on. It was a similar impression I had when I tried the previous white dial ingenieur 3239 with the sellita movement. Maybe my sensibilities are jus...
Among the current iterations of the three icons probably
the BP and the GP. Reasons: movement and perceived value.
A personal note I forgot in the first post
Concerning the IWC I really like it and tried it a few times, a friend of me bought one. It’s a very nice watch but tbh I think it’s too expensive for what you get. Which would probably make me look at the secondhand market cause in 2005 or around that ti...
I’d go with the GP in this setting
Love the BP but my wrists are not equipped for 45mm. Plus GP is much more versatile, so if you are looking for a watch that you can daily in the office, dinners at restaurants or at friends houses, outside excursions, etc etc, the one that can handle it a...
For me the FF, because of the wider choice of straps
While I like the looks of both the GP and the IWC, I never wear watches with steel bracelet (alright, one exception: Bulgari's Octo). Therefore an integrated bracelet is a personal no-go for me, leaving only the Blancpain from the options given. The brace...