Blancpain

Stumbled across this advert, not seen this one before, has anyone else?

(credit -- Skin diving history)


The thing that obviously leaps out is the inverted 30, a mistake on the drawing? Or a sign they were used later than thought? This message has been edited by Ubik on 2010-11-19 06:58:00

this is a nice ad. its surprising to see how much the price has increased over the years, makes you think about inflation and how complex it is

thanks for sharing!

regards

MR

To put that in context....Mistral regulators cost about $50....

So they were about double the price of the essential item of diving - the actual SCUBA unit.

that $90 was a large some of money during that time. I meant that it was interesting to see how inflation has changed what $90 could do back then and what it can do today. For instance, the add states that a Fifty Fathoms costs $90, but today it is around $10,000. I did not mean to be ignorant or disrespectful in any way.

sincerely

mr

Please mr, any misunderstanding is purely due to my bad typing. I definitely didn't mean to suggest ingnorance or disrespect...

I completely agree with your comments.

Back in the early 60s, Regulators were $50ish. Compasses around $15, a mask a few dollars. And the watch...$90.

Now the equivalent prices are, say: Regulators $600 (big variations), compass $70 (for a good Suunto) Mask $100 (for the most expensive, Atomics)...and watch...$10000.

Though the modern equivalent is probably a dive computer...a few hundred dollars...

So I guess my point (and yours) is that relative to the equipment, the BP FF was an expensive option back in the 60's. It's current price is more to do with its repositioning as a luxury good, rather than a peice of dive equipment.

i thought that my first comment was the one that was disrespectful/ignorant. Its good to see that we are both on the same understanding

I agree that the current FF's price is mostly due to its "luxury watch" status, additionally, it is a lot more than double the price of diving equipment. Being a recreational diver myself, my diving gear comes no where near $5000 dollars. Although i am not sure of BCDs and air tank prices, since I usually rent them. Isn't economics and inflation confusing yet fascinating

sincerest apologies for any previous misunderstandings! we are all here to share and discuss opinions, I would be terribly sad to know that I offended some one in any way, I hope that is all behind us

marwan

$90 in 1955 equates to $714 in 2009 dollars - not anywhere near $10k.

Kind regards, B.

You're referring to the cost of a Blancpain today, not that $90 equates to $10K in today's money. My apologies for my misunderstanding. It is interesting to note that what a Blancpain (vintage type) would cost today.

Kind regards,

B.

but the current MSRP for a FF is around $10,000 or somthng like that. So i wasnt really calculating the actual inflation, but the changes in prices for that product.

Think of it in philosophical terms, and not in pure economics   (again i am not an economist or a philosipher.. so i may be very wrong, just giving an opinion)

regards

MR

Here is a French one, with the same diver:



I love the last words on your advertisement, very commercial, very agressive, too.

As for the "inverted 30 ", we saw a specimen at the exhibition.

Here is the picture ( the one on the left ) :



But where did you find this ad???



Best,

Nicolas

It's different to the other ads I've seen. All the inverted 30s I've seen have a triangle on the bezel while this one shows the diamond. Also is this the earlier 3/6/9 dial with the large lumed triangles under the numerals?

The other interesting thing is that it doesn't mention Cousteau. That might put it prior to 1956, although that is a pure guess. I found it here -- www.skindivinghistory.com

Here is a link of a topic initiated by our friend Briandumais:

blancpain.watchprosite.com

Best,

Nicolas

Only $90.... what a bargain...

Today it is about 10,000 euros..... (list price for a new FF)

Thanks for posting...

Cheers

It is interesting that the ad mentions twice that the watch was used by Navies. I also find it interesting to think that blancpain were used by Navies that early. Brian

That trumps the current 1735 claims...

Given the stylised drawinq with its rather strange angles...I'd say it's artistic-licence.

I've always enjoyed vintage advertisements.....

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