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GarageBMW · 21 May 2013, 06:14 AM

Hi Guys

I am facing a dilemma and need input from you and your experience.

I currently have a new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms on sailcloth. It is a stunning watch, well finished inside out, 1315 caliber is having an amazing power reserve of 5 days and is also beautiful but not that it is so important as it is not seen through case back. Lume is killer on this watch both on the dial and on the bezel. Only problem with this beauty is that I find it quite big to say the least 45mm... I have the watch for 5 days now and can't see myself wearing such a huge watch on my skinny wrist of 6.75. I taught I could adapt but 5 days later, I am still thinking. Dos it look silly ? out of place ?

I am thinking of selling it and getting the Sub-c instead. I am looking for a diver, something with pedigree, solid, with a workhorse movement that will be the partner of my AP15300 in my collection. I have been thinking of the Sub-C.

What do you guys think ? am I crazy ? Any other alternative ?

A picture showing the beauty taking all the space on my forearm.

Friedl41 · 21 May 2013, 06:18 AM

Amazing. Looks great. You will get used to it. And if not you can sell it later ...

U5512 · 21 May 2013, 06:19 AM

You're not crazy at all. If you're not comfortable with the watch, then sell and find something that will make you happy.

simbal · 21 May 2013, 06:21 AM

Nice looking watch but if you don't wear it then get something you would actually use!

watchwatcher · 21 May 2013, 06:23 AM

Both great watches. FWIW, I don't think it looks silly at all...on the contrary, looks great.

I would give it some time before I made any rash moves.

capote · 21 May 2013, 06:26 AM

Looks a bit big, still I wouldn't trade it for a Rolex.

shu_uemura · 21 May 2013, 06:29 AM

Love the sapphire bezel of the FF. +1 on waiting it out before trading.

salem65 · 21 May 2013, 06:31 AM

A FF will never look silly or out of place. Keep it.

SWISSAHOLICS · 21 May 2013, 06:33 AM

I would not trade it....it's a beauty!!

SohAIS · 21 May 2013, 06:40 AM

It looks quite nice. If you have to scratch the Rolex Sub itch i would love to trade. Give me a shout.

Frogman4me · 21 May 2013, 06:42 AM

The size would bother me too much. I would trade for an older sub without the maxi case.

MaxCargo · 21 May 2013, 06:45 AM

No trade. It's a keeper!

GarageBMW · 21 May 2013, 06:59 AM

Interesting feedback everyone

keep them coming. So far I am surprised by how little the trade it number is. I somehow expected it much higher considering where I posted

kilyung · 21 May 2013, 07:07 AM

Ah but it's a gorgeous watch with a pedigree that rivals (if not eclipses) the Sub. I still think it looks good on you. I'm wearing mine on a 6.5" wrist with no worries.

RRGHOST1 · 21 May 2013, 07:15 AM

I prefer the SubC to the FF but it is still a nice watch.

anothernewphone · 21 May 2013, 07:16 AM

I say go for it. You should know right away if a watch is for you. I have owned watches for less than a week before, and I don't regret shipping them off for something else that I will wear more. Sometimes a watch just isn't for you, no matter the history or pedigree it has.

bigwatchman · 21 May 2013, 07:18 AM

Definitely don't do it. You have a gem of a piece there. The SubC is way too common and, IMHO, and not in the same league as a FF. But in the end, you have to do what makes you happy. Good luck on your decision.

Rolexwatch · 21 May 2013, 07:23 AM

NO WAY!

That's a terrible trade. You should keep and enjoy that fantastic Blancpain watch.

GarageBMW · 21 May 2013, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Ah but it's a gorgeous watch with a pedigree that rivals (if not eclipses) the Sub. I still think it looks good on you. I'm wearing mine on a 6.5" wrist with no worries.

Ah Mike, you are such an enabler! Started with the AP, now this one ;)

Dom

nauticajoe · 21 May 2013, 07:32 AM

I prefer the SubC...then again, I'm biased.

kilyung · 21 May 2013, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarageBMW

Ah Mike, you are such an enabler! Started with the AP, now this one ;)

Dom

Let me know when you're ready for Lange and PP.

beshannon · 21 May 2013, 07:35 AM

If you cannot or do not want to wear it, then sell it.

Having said that I would not sell it for a Sub-C.

Perhaps the AP Diver?

sampelligrino · 21 May 2013, 07:36 AM

Have you investigated the AP Diver as an alternative to the FF?

I agree with most that I would give it a bit more time and see if you still seem unsatisfied, then trade it in for what you think you'll enjoy most. If that's the SubC then definitely go for it, with a high end watch the main thing should be the enjoyment it brings you IMO. The FF looks great on your wrist from the wrist shot.

Magic-Matt · 21 May 2013, 07:38 AM

IMHO the Fifty Fathoms is a legendary timepiece and NO WAY would I trade it for any Sub, its way superior in almost every way. I very nearly bought one myself. It was a toss up between that and a Glashutte Original Sports Evolution Panorama Date (to keep it short lol). I went for the Glashutte in the end because of the amazing date complication, clear case back among other refinements the Sub didnt have. Anyway, thats just my opinion. The Sub is still a really great watch with a good pedigree, but its simply not in the same class as your BP FF. +1 for I think you will get used to the larger size, I actually think it looks good on you!

SRQ · 21 May 2013, 07:50 AM

Stunning watch. I love my SubC but you will see 500 SubC's before you see one Blancpain FF. Keep it!

MrLee · 21 May 2013, 07:52 AM

Think it looks good, also I think you can get a 41mm ff

Dr. Robert · 21 May 2013, 08:19 AM

Leave the BFF, take the sub.

kilyung · 21 May 2013, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Leave the BFF, take the sub.

But the BPFF has lug holes Bob!

dysondiver · 21 May 2013, 08:24 AM

i love the wrist clock ,,,, i wouldnt trade ,,,, keep the ff.

Duc5150 · 21 May 2013, 08:24 AM

IMO that looks DY-NO-MITE on your wrist!!....

That's a gorgeous watch, no idea why you would even consider a trade like that, but to each his own....you're the one who has to be happy.....

Todd B. in the OC

21 May 2013, 06:14 AM	#1
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	Would you trade a Blancpain FF for a Sub-C Hi Guys I am facing a dilemma and need input from you and your experience. I currently have a new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms on sailcloth. It is a stunning watch, well finished inside out, 1315 caliber is having an amazing power reserve of 5 days and is also beautiful but not that it is so important as it is not seen through case back. Lume is killer on this watch both on the dial and on the bezel. Only problem with this beauty is that I find it quite big to say the least 45mm... I have the watch for 5 days now and can't see myself wearing such a huge watch on my skinny wrist of 6.75. I taught I could adapt but 5 days later, I am still thinking. Dos it look silly ? out of place ? I am thinking of selling it and getting the Sub-c instead. I am looking for a diver, something with pedigree, solid, with a workhorse movement that will be the partner of my AP15300 in my collection. I have been thinking of the Sub-C. What do you guys think ? am I crazy ? Any other alternative ? A picture showing the beauty taking all the space on my forearm.

21 May 2013, 06:18 AM	#2
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Amazing. Looks great. You will get used to it. And if not you can sell it later ... __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

21 May 2013, 06:31 AM	#8
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	A FF will never look silly or out of place. Keep it. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

21 May 2013, 06:33 AM	#9
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I would not trade it....it's a beauty!! __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

21 May 2013, 06:45 AM	#12
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	No trade. It's a keeper! __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

21 May 2013, 06:21 AM	#4
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Nice looking watch but if you don't wear it then get something you would actually use!

21 May 2013, 06:23 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Both great watches. FWIW, I don't think it looks silly at all...on the contrary, looks great. I would give it some time before I made any rash moves.

21 May 2013, 06:26 AM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Looks a bit big, still I wouldn't trade it for a Rolex.

21 May 2013, 06:29 AM	#7
shu_uemura "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 61	Love the sapphire bezel of the FF. +1 on waiting it out before trading.

21 May 2013, 06:40 AM	#10
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,566	It looks quite nice. If you have to scratch the Rolex Sub itch i would love to trade. Give me a shout.

21 May 2013, 06:42 AM	#11
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	The size would bother me too much. I would trade for an older sub without the maxi case.

21 May 2013, 06:59 AM	#13
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	Interesting feedback everyone keep them coming. So far I am surprised by how little the trade it number is. I somehow expected it much higher considering where I posted

21 May 2013, 07:07 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Ah but it's a gorgeous watch with a pedigree that rivals (if not eclipses) the Sub. I still think it looks good on you. I'm wearing mine on a 6.5" wrist with no worries.

21 May 2013, 07:15 AM	#15
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 4,000	I prefer the SubC to the FF but it is still a nice watch. __________________ RRGHOST1

21 May 2013, 07:16 AM	#16
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I say go for it. You should know right away if a watch is for you. I have owned watches for less than a week before, and I don't regret shipping them off for something else that I will wear more. Sometimes a watch just isn't for you, no matter the history or pedigree it has.

21 May 2013, 07:18 AM	#17
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Definitely don't do it. You have a gem of a piece there. The SubC is way too common and, IMHO, and not in the same league as a FF. But in the end, you have to do what makes you happy. Good luck on your decision. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

21 May 2013, 07:23 AM	#18
Rolexwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe somewhere Watch: Ro,Om,Cart,Lon,Sei Posts: 319	NO WAY! That's a terrible trade. You should keep and enjoy that fantastic Blancpain watch.

21 May 2013, 07:32 AM	#20
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I prefer the SubC...then again, I'm biased.

21 May 2013, 07:35 AM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	If you cannot or do not want to wear it, then sell it. Having said that I would not sell it for a Sub-C. Perhaps the AP Diver? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

21 May 2013, 07:36 AM	#23
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Have you investigated the AP Diver as an alternative to the FF? I agree with most that I would give it a bit more time and see if you still seem unsatisfied, then trade it in for what you think you'll enjoy most. If that's the SubC then definitely go for it, with a high end watch the main thing should be the enjoyment it brings you IMO. The FF looks great on your wrist from the wrist shot.

21 May 2013, 07:38 AM	#24
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	IMHO the Fifty Fathoms is a legendary timepiece and NO WAY would I trade it for any Sub, its way superior in almost every way. I very nearly bought one myself. It was a toss up between that and a Glashutte Original Sports Evolution Panorama Date (to keep it short lol). I went for the Glashutte in the end because of the amazing date complication, clear case back among other refinements the Sub didnt have. Anyway, thats just my opinion. The Sub is still a really great watch with a good pedigree, but its simply not in the same class as your BP FF. +1 for I think you will get used to the larger size, I actually think it looks good on you!

21 May 2013, 07:50 AM	#25
SRQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Robert Location: Florida Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 76	Stunning watch. I love my SubC but you will see 500 SubC's before you see one Blancpain FF. Keep it!

21 May 2013, 07:52 AM	#26
MrLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sub c, smp Posts: 327	Think it looks good, also I think you can get a 41mm ff

21 May 2013, 08:19 AM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,333	Leave the BFF, take the sub. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 May 2013, 08:24 AM	#29
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i love the wrist clock ,,,, i wouldnt trade ,,,, keep the ff.

21 May 2013, 08:24 AM	#30
Duc5150 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: TB Location: West Coast Posts: 339	If you're asking..... IMO that looks DY-NO-MITE on your wrist!!.... That's a gorgeous watch, no idea why you would even consider a trade like that, but to each his own....you're the one who has to be happy..... Todd B. in the OC

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