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I once read a great article on the history of the FF.
If memory serves me right, the French Naval Forces had issued a request to bid to several manufacturers to produce a divers watch for their new squadron that would perform underwater diving missions.
Virtually not a single manufacturer was willing to engage in this challenge and declined.
Blancpain’s owner at that time was an avid amateur diver and he was the only one to respond which led to the FF, the very first true divers watch (yes ahead of Rolex).
At least that’s how I remember the article
That’s exactly the problem with this hobby of ours: you see more, you admire more and you want more hahaha
For now I’m more than happy with my Bathyscape
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The subtle chocolate hue of my Vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Rotomatic Incabloc.
Which is a big part of its charm.
Easier to see here:
Easier to see here:
Best,
Nicolas
Agreed.
Still a beauty that has stood the test of time.
I am glad you shown me more of this piece.
I am glad you shown me more of this piece.
Thank you Sir....
This is an awesome piece, wishing you great health as you wear it Counselor.
A time when tool watches, were, actually, tool watches. Something to be said about that!
A time when tool watches, were, actually, tool watches. Something to be said about that!
It is. Not my favorite among the vintage FF, but still, a lovely and very interesting one. [nt]
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You see this article..
Would love to find one cheap like this at thrift shop.
www.hodinkee.com
www.hodinkee.com
Among other marvels we could see at the last Blancpain Exhibition! [nt]
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Fantastic watch! Was it more common than the sub in the 50s and 60s? [nt]
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History of divers
I once read a great article on the history of the FF.
If memory serves me right, the French Naval Forces had issued a request to bid to several manufacturers to produce a divers watch for their new squadron that would perform underwater diving missions.
Virtually not a single manufacturer was willing to engage in this challenge and declined.
Blancpain’s owner at that time was an avid amateur diver and he was the only one to respond which led to the FF, the very first true divers watch (yes ahead of Rolex).
At least that’s how I remember the article
Blancpain and... Rolex. Both the Submariner and the Fifty Fathoms were unveiled at the Basel Fair in... 1954. [nt]
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Magnificient vintage divewatch. How do you keep it in such remarkable condition? [nt]
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That’s the problem
That’s exactly the problem with this hobby of ours: you see more, you admire more and you want more hahaha
For now I’m more than happy with my Bathyscape