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Pre-Basel ...
During a quick lunch in the sun, I looked at my watch and started to think about the Fifty Fathoms.
The original Fifty Fathoms was already introduced in 1953.
The Fifty Fathoms 50s Anniversary was introduced in 2003.
Of course it looked much better on the wrist, especially on that very famous one
Excursion: The first real new modern Fifty Fathoms was introduced in 2007.
It was and still is my favorite one (so far) and I hope you don´t mind if I will share some pictures I found on my computer
But back to the main reason of my post. 1953 ... 2003 ... 2013!
What has Blancpain under their sleeve for the 60s Anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms?
Only a few more days ...
Oliver
The original Fifty Fathoms was already introduced in 1953.
The Fifty Fathoms 50s Anniversary was introduced in 2003.
Of course it looked much better on the wrist, especially on that very famous one
Excursion: The first real new modern Fifty Fathoms was introduced in 2007.
It was and still is my favorite one (so far) and I hope you don´t mind if I will share some pictures I found on my computer
But back to the main reason of my post. 1953 ... 2003 ... 2013!
What has Blancpain under their sleeve for the 60s Anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms?
Only a few more days ...
Oliver
I don't see Blancpain missing this opportunity to release something...
Which, I hope, will be exciting!
Let's wait and see...
Best,
Nicolas
In abated breath !
Am hoping that it will be something along the lines of the 50th anniversary.
One can always dream.
Thanks for the reminder!
Great post and photos
I have been pestering the nearest Blancpain boutique for months about a 60th anniversary FF, so hopefully I am 'on the list' for one!
This is going to be an exciting Baselworld, I think : )
This message has been edited by Psmith on 2013-04-23 17:43:20
i wondered why you sold your 50 fathoms!!
planning the next purchase i see
regards
darma
Flip-frenzy
Plan A involved a complex series of flips to get into a TTAL, but then I decided to put the brakes on and wait for the (expected) 60th Anniv. model. If the model does not appear, then either the TTAL or a new blue dial/brushed case re-enters the equation!
Cheers
Clive
Can't wait...
... to see what Blancpain presents in Basel.
On the speculation they would show a new generation of the Fifty Fathoms, I reckon that it might be too early to discontinue the 6 year old line up, the previous Trilogy series ran for about 10 years... And clearly, the current model is by far the most successful watch Blancpain has ever had in their portfolio!
I would immediately sign in for a 60th Anniversary limited edition, and as they introduced the spectacular sapphire bezel with the 50th Anniversary edition, there might be a hint on the successor line up in a limited version this time as well, maybe it is the size ;-) 42mm would do the trick...
As I type this, I get even more unpatient to see what they have for us this year, I may need to take some tranquilizers to help me out
Henrik
Can´t wait!
Great write up, Oliver!
I have always admired the shots of your FF, one I would love to own, if it weren´t for my smallish wrist.
If only they made a smaller one... Could that be in store for the 60th anniversary? If not, I will still give this one another shot and try it once again.
Best regards,
Alex
Hi Alex ...
I am not sure if your wrist is smaller than mine
Thanks, for your kind words!
Oliver
Thanks, for your kind words!
Oliver