Blancpain

Hi all, recently purchased the all-black 50-fathoms and would welcome any strap suggestions,

in addition to the one it came with. many thanks

 

I tried it some days ago, and was impressed by this Beast.

As for the straps, you may be happy with a calf one, quite rugged, to dress it down a bit, in cognac, to enhance the contrast, or , why not, in black!

All Black!

Best,

Nicolas

This is great watch and because it's all black doesn't feel too big on the wrist.

I also tried it on a couple of weeks ago and it looked impressive

I would stay with the kevlar strap but if you must have another one, then a brown calf (on the lighter shade) would also look good

enjoy it

Cheers

I am lucky enough to own one of these great watches and I too would like more options for a strap. The best option, in my mind, can be found right at the top of the page in the photo of the Super Trofeo Chronograph. The strap for this watch is a grey-black alcantara with a DLC deployant buckle. It will fit the Fifty Fathoms and I have urged Blancpain to make it available. I hope they will do so.

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strap option for my regular 5015 FF

If the Alcantara strap is available, that is very good news. Blancpain boutiques from New York to Zurich and Munich were advising just a few weeks ago that the strap could not be purchased yet. I tried to call someone in New York just now but no one is answering. Hope others have better luck.

The Blancpain alacantara strap:

-MW

Thanks for the picture. As soon as I saw it and the specs for the Trofeo Chrono, I knew it would be a great strap for the DLC'd FF. Has anyone bought the strap and buckle alone yet? Any price to be quoted? I have an email again into the boutique in NYC.

I love a lot this distressed look, but I have a doubt if I had to put it on the Black Fifty...

On The SS it would be perfect, but on the black???

Best,

Nicola

Actually, it would be perfect for the DLC FF. See below the pic of the strap on the DLC Chrono. I have a PVD Panerai and wear a black strap with it and it's a great combo.

 

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Do you have a comparison pic of a grey strap mounted on a black case?

Curiously,

Nicolas

I have to assume the DLC coating on the Trofeo Chrono is the same on the all-black FF. I was close to ordering a custom alcantara strap because I think the strap material offers a good contrast with the black case of the watch. So now I am particularly interested in the BP OEM strap. The shade of the strap -- black versus more of a grey -- must depend on the lighting or the flash photography.

Hello charlie1,

The alacantara strap color is black but think of it as a suede shoe, at certain angles it is grey/light color.  Since my two pics are taken with a 60mm macro lens, it's actually not that puffy.  I understand that from the west coast rep that the straps should be available later this year, but best to contact your local AD to verify (and please let the rest of us know what you find out  ).  Personally I didn't care for the feel of the alacantara strap on my wrist.

Another option would be the Blancpain 'sueded' leather straps.  IMO, these are very cool and has a nice texture.  Check it out if you can.

Hope this helps.

-MW

interesting

thanks for the photo

Cheers

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Magnus, didn't see your message from HQ in your post. What are they saying re the Alcantara strap? Thanks

that both the Super Trofeo DLC-coated buckle as well as the Alcantara strap are available. I posted that on the 'offical' Blancpain forum, which might be the reason why you haven't seen it yet.

I will add the exact prices for both later, I have them at home.

Best,
Magnus

Could not find it on the BP Forum, Magnus. Can u post the info here? thanks very much

... that may not meet everybody's taste, but I like it ;-)





cheers

It enhances the contrast with the black case so nicely!

Well done.

Best,

Nicolas

thx for your kind words Nicolas, have a nice weekend!

Henrik

Is that a specially made strap or do Blancpain do it? Thanks.

it is actually a Blancpain made Barennia strap with rubber inner lining, but they recently stopped taking orders for custom straps for the FF :-(

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Why would they do that?

Cheers

here is one more alternative:

and even the back side is nice ;-)

cheers

It looks like you are able to change your straps around yourself, am i right? If so how do you do it?

Does Blancpain supply the kit necessary for changing straps at home? Many thanks.