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Old 28 July 2024, 12:01 AM   #1
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Blancpain...why no love?

I love the looks of their dive watches but notice the resale value is poor....plus there really does not seem to much love for them for some reason. I know they are owned by Swatch group?
Are they inhouse a movement etc?
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Old 28 July 2024, 12:27 AM   #2
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They are in a very crowded segment. And while they are generally nice, none of their watches really stand out compared to others. My 2 cents.


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Old 28 July 2024, 12:39 AM   #3
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The 50 fathoms is probably the most interesting dive watch we can buy.
To me it’s superior to any Rolex

That sapphire bezel is much more special and difficult to make than a ceramic bezel
The movement is 10 times better finished
As for the looks, it looks stunning
Being 2 times the price of a Rolex sub makes it harder to swallow for a lot of people


Only thing that could improve is how the swatch group does their marketing

It should be THE dive watch but to most people it’s unknown
Just like breguet is imo much more interesting than vacheron and AP. Heck I would put it above patek looking at their history, DNA, …
But somehow the swatch group has some real jewels in house but don’t know how to play the game.

Where Rolex and patek are masters in marketing….the swatch group lacks it completely
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Old 28 July 2024, 04:58 AM   #4
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The 50 fathoms is probably the most interesting dive watch we can buy.
To me it’s superior to any Rolex

That sapphire bezel is much more special and difficult to make than a ceramic bezel
The movement is 10 times better finished
As for the looks, it looks stunning
Being 2 times the price of a Rolex sub makes it harder to swallow for a lot of people


Only thing that could improve is how the swatch group does their marketing

It should be THE dive watch but to most people it’s unknown
Just like breguet is imo much more interesting than vacheron and AP. Heck I would put it above patek looking at their history, DNA, …
But somehow the swatch group has some real jewels in house but don’t know how to play the game.

Where Rolex and patek are masters in marketing….the swatch group lacks it completely
Spot on, very well said. I have the new 42mm blue FF. With the exception of the Glidelock clasp, this thing smokes a Rolex. 5 day PR, 3 barrels, accuracy in spades, better movement, better finishing. Such a great watch.
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Old 28 July 2024, 10:42 AM   #5
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Spot on, very well said. I have the new 42mm blue FF. With the exception of the Glidelock clasp, this thing smokes a Rolex. 5 day PR, 3 barrels, accuracy in spades, better movement, better finishing. Such a great watch.
I love the blue ...its stunning compared to my black sub
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Old 28 July 2024, 12:49 PM   #6
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I love the blue ...its stunning compared to my black sub
It is indeed! And For $7500-9000, you are getting a lot of watch for the money and the depreciation has already been factored in.
I’m now on the lookout for one myself…….
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Old 30 July 2024, 01:07 PM   #7
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Spot on, very well said. I have the new 42mm blue FF. With the exception of the Glidelock clasp, this thing smokes a Rolex. 5 day PR, 3 barrels, accuracy in spades, better movement, better finishing. Such a great watch.
They might just come out with an adjustable clasp, like Omega did with the Speedmaster--just barely a year or so after the new release. Measure once and cut twice...
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Old 31 July 2024, 10:01 AM   #8
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Spot on, very well said. I have the new 42mm blue FF. With the exception of the Glidelock clasp, this thing smokes a Rolex. 5 day PR, 3 barrels, accuracy in spades, better movement, better finishing. Such a great watch.

Beautiful watch. The bracelet is amazing

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Old 28 July 2024, 06:04 AM   #9
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Blancpain...why no love?

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the 50 fathoms is probably the most interesting dive watch we can buy. To me it’s superior to any rolex.
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spot on, very well said. I have the new 42mm blue ff, this thing smokes a rolex. 5 day pr, 3 barrels, accuracy in spades, better movement, better finishing. Such a great watch.
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Old 18 August 2024, 02:09 AM   #10
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The 50 fathoms is probably the most interesting dive watch we can buy.
To me it’s superior to any Rolex

That sapphire bezel is much more special and difficult to make than a ceramic bezel
The movement is 10 times better finished
As for the looks, it looks stunning
Being 2 times the price of a Rolex sub makes it harder to swallow for a lot of people


Only thing that could improve is how the swatch group does their marketing

It should be THE dive watch but to most people it’s unknown
Just like breguet is imo much more interesting than vacheron and AP. Heck I would put it above patek looking at their history, DNA, …
But somehow the swatch group has some real jewels in house but don’t know how to play the game.

Where Rolex and patek are masters in marketing….the swatch group lacks it completely
I recently went to a Blancpain AD for an event. I had no intention of buying a watch. However, the blue Fifty Fathoms really caught my eye for many of teh reasons mentioned above. I debated between the 42 and the 45 and ended up buying the 45. I love this watch. It's light (on titanium bracelet) and actually doesn't wear too big (17 cm wrist). It is visually very interesting and flys under the radar to most, unlike my Sub. For years I have been looking for a good Sub replacement, I think I just stumbled across it.
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Old 19 August 2024, 03:56 AM   #11
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I recently went to a Blancpain AD for an event. I had no intention of buying a watch. However, the blue Fifty Fathoms really caught my eye for many of teh reasons mentioned above. I debated between the 42 and the 45 and ended up buying the 45. I love this watch. It's light (on titanium bracelet) and actually doesn't wear too big (17 cm wrist). It is visually very interesting and flys under the radar to most, unlike my Sub. For years I have been looking for a good Sub replacement, I think I just stumbled across it.
Great choice, wear it in health

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Old 22 August 2024, 06:22 AM   #12
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The 50 fathoms is probably the most interesting dive watch we can buy.
To me it’s superior to any Rolex

That sapphire bezel is much more special and difficult to make than a ceramic bezel
The movement is 10 times better finished
As for the looks, it looks stunning
Being 2 times the price of a Rolex sub makes it harder to swallow for a lot of people


Only thing that could improve is how the swatch group does their marketing

It should be THE dive watch but to most people it’s unknown
Just like breguet is imo much more interesting than vacheron and AP. Heck I would put it above patek looking at their history, DNA, …
But somehow the swatch group has some real jewels in house but don’t know how to play the game.

Where Rolex and patek are masters in marketing….the swatch group lacks it completely


You make a good point. Fact is, offer 10 people the choice of a 50 Fathoms or a Submariner, 9 will take the Sub, regardless of price.
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Old 28 July 2024, 01:21 AM   #13
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My dear woman - It’s just not that desirable of a watch and therefore the lack of demand means sellers reduce the price to eliminate their supply -
That said, if you love it, then buy a nice pre-owned Fifty Fathoms but do not expect any price appreciation as the market has already told you what it thinks of it…………..
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Old 28 July 2024, 01:28 AM   #14
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45mm is just too bit for a lot of people. But I did just try on the 42mm titanium, with a lug to lug of 47mm it fit great. I tried one with the rubber strap and the price is over $16k. They make one on a bracelet as well but that is pushing $20k. I can't see myself spending that much for this watch. Maybe a preowned someday
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Old 28 July 2024, 02:03 AM   #15
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In-house movement on Blancpain.
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Old 28 July 2024, 02:35 AM   #16
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Plenty of love here.
Didnt buy it as an investment, I bought it because I love it.
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Old 28 July 2024, 04:36 AM   #17
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Being a big bone gal at 5 ft 10 in and 165 pounds im bigger than lots of men....i can pulll off the 45mm size. If Pussy Galore can wear a GMT and look sexy as hell with it on.....oh well im no Honor Blackman in the looks at my age i get you look mid 60ish...cause i am.
Like Pussy i took? Karate in the movie? I took Tang so do....but that was 30 years ago....and really messed up my left knee and had to have surgery.
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Old 28 July 2024, 05:03 AM   #18
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Great watches with a rich history. But...this is a Rolex forum
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Old 28 July 2024, 05:38 AM   #20
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I love em'.

Most people do that I know.

16K for a SS diver is what makes them "less popular". Much like the SeaQ PD, if the watch was around or even a few quid less than a Submariner, they would sell substantially better.
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Old 28 July 2024, 06:26 AM   #21
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People vote with the wallets, Sub is superior full stop. The rest is waxing poetic on why life is unfair.
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Old 28 July 2024, 07:38 AM   #22
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People vote with the wallets, Sub is superior full stop. The rest is waxing poetic on why life is unfair.
Isolating this statement to compare the new FF and the current sub - Make no mistake about this, the FF is a better watch, the Rolex is a better brand. These two points are mutually exclusive. Brand loyalty and consumer advertised perception in no way equals a better product.

My one caveat to the above is the Rolex glidelock. One of the best sport watch clasps made (imo).
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Old 28 July 2024, 12:17 PM   #23
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The real answer is because for the money, you cannot flex on as many people with a Blancpain.
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Old 28 July 2024, 05:40 PM   #24
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Not a fan of the sunburst dials. Thats not just a Blancpain thing, that goes for every make.
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Beautiful watches with impeccable movement and history. Price is a factor and until Rolex went all blingy, I always thought they were a little whizzy; very polished, and overly complicated crown-guards. Now, I think they’re amazing.
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I thought the SWATCH collaboration might have helped drum up some interest for them, but it doesn't seem that has happened. I like them but never enough to consider buying one. Too many great divers out there.
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Looked at the Bathyscaphe chronograph, nice but too thick.
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Old 29 July 2024, 02:19 AM   #28
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I have Rolexes and a 70th anniversary FF. The FF is my go to watch, every day. It’s special. And has gone up in value :)

Whenever a conversation comparing Rolex to Blancpain arises, I can’t help to think of the comparison of a 3-series to a 911.
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Please correct me if Im wrong, wasn't it a dead brand with nothing left but name which was resurrected by Mr Biver and then sold it off to Swatch.
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Please correct me if Im wrong, wasn't it a dead brand with nothing left but name which was resurrected by Mr Biver and then sold it off to Swatch.
I wouldnt say it was a dead brand as it traded under the Rayville name due to Swiss law as no members of the Blancpain family were in control of the company.
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