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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. V

Which is a big part of its charm. Easier to see here: Best, Nicolas

After a long, tortuous flight (i.e. wait), the Air Command has made a smooth landing onto my wrist! This is my initial foray into the world of Blancpain. However, I always thought it would be some iteration of a Fifty Fathoms. In fact, I originally called

One of the nicest looking vintage Fifty Fathoms I know. Big big love for that one. Best, Nicolas

Over the past few years I have turned into a huge fan of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms lineup of watches. I really love the look of both the sailcloth straps and the x70 and x71 bracelet. During this time I have acquired 3 FF watches, the classic 5015, the

This watch is pure love, from the case to the dial. Legibility is magnificent and the strap drys so quickly after water. IMHO, the best looking FF!

Still the most fascinating version of the modern FF for me. It is so unique, it is hard to describe without seeing it in the flesh. HAGWE, Alex

I made a deposit for the Fifty Fathoms Barracuda some 7/8 months ago when it was launched but subsequently changed my mind to prefer the Air Command remake. Fortunately, despite being a limited production of 500 pieces, it was available. So I waited patie

Barakuda, Tribute to Milspec, Ocean Commitment, Nageurs de Combat, Blue, Titanium, and so on... The first to fo the saga is this one. The luxurious competitor of the Rolex Submariner... Ala Blancpain. Best, Nicolas

Since quite some time I wanted to add a Blancpain diver into my collection. Unfortunately the 45mm Fifty Fathoms is not a good fit to my wrist : somehow looking too big and feeling top heavy. The solution: the Bathyscaphe with ceramic case. This one is a