Interesting Article

[DonBateman]

Really cool history on Navy SEAL dive watches. I was surprised to see the Sub failed the Navy's test.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vi...ving-in-depth#

[tyler1980]

Rolex failed the NASA test too. So they are consistent

thanks for the link

[DonBateman]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Rolex failed the NASA test too. So they are consistent

thanks for the link

Good point! I forget about that one.

[Uhtred59]

[_speedmaster_]

Awesome read. It's funny (and a little odd) that the Blancpain FF gets very little recognition to this day, even with its superior pedigree and history (both of which are better than the sub). Ah, the power of marketing.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Awesome read. It's funny (and a little odd) that the Blancpain FF gets very little recognition to this day, even with its superior pedigree and history (both of which are better than the sub). Ah, the power of marketing.

The FF is an awesome watch with fantastic pedigree. But it looks stupid silly on my wrist, and it’s near 7.25”. Completely unrealistic for somebody under 7” IMO.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by dmash

The FF is an awesome watch with fantastic pedigree. But it looks stupid silly on my wrist, and it’s near 7.25”. Completely unrealistic for somebody under 7” IMO.

It's an incredible watch design that has suffered from the same overinflation so many other classics have. The maxi case lug change, seems mild in comparison to some other upsizes

[dmash]

Originally Posted by 904VT

It's an incredible watch design that has suffered from the same overinflation so many other classics have. The maxi case lug change, seems mild in comparison to some other upsizes

Yup, completely agree. 45mm is just ridiculous and looks like some trendy clown piece IMO (sorry FF owners).

[DonBateman]

Originally Posted by dmash

The FF is an awesome watch with fantastic pedigree. But it looks stupid silly on my wrist, and it’s near 7.25”. Completely unrealistic for somebody under 7” IMO.

That is why it does not get as much love as the Sub. That, and Rolex is a master at marketing.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by dmash

The FF is an awesome watch with fantastic pedigree. But it looks stupid silly on my wrist, and it’s near 7.25”. Completely unrealistic for somebody under 7” IMO.

It's marketing. Plain and simple.

Just look at how many people wet themselves over the Deepsea. Or the SD43. Those are equally "stupid silly" on smaller wrists. How many of those people considered a FF?

Also, BP make a 40mm limited edition (500 pieces) tribute to mil-spec. There is also a 38mm bathyscaphe. Both of those watches are extremely easy to obtain. Meanwhile, you have people paying thousands premium subs.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

It's marketing. Plain and simple.

Just look at how many people wet themselves over the Deepsea. Or the SD43. Those are equally "stupid silly" on smaller wrists. How many of those people considered a FF?

Also, BP make a 40mm limited edition (500 pieces) tribute to mil-spec. There is also a 38mm bathyscaphe. Both of those watches are extremely easy to obtain. Meanwhile, you have people paying thousands premium subs.

I dislike the anniversary model due to the text and dislike the milspec due to the indicator at 6 o’clock. I’d 100% be interested in a regular FF at 40-41mm. 45mm isn’t even big, it’s ridiculously huge (IMO). A lot of people use a black diver as their daily, that’s a chunk and a half to wear every day.

[GerardoG]

Nice read, thank you for sharing!