Blancpain fifty fathoms and DSSD....

[aboen]

I both but decided to get rid of one...Sold the DSSD (never looked back) and went the BP FF, IMO its the most beautiful Dive watch out there with a refined yet durable movement ...it doesn't get better then the iconic Blancpain FF.
It's a billion times better looking in the flesh



The DSSD is a beast and is one killer watch also but just not as cool as the FF

[DCgator]

DSSD for me.

[Ebruner]

I have both and love both. for ME if I had to give up one it would be the DSSD ONLY because I own several subs, andi could live without the DSSD, but I and never getting rid of either.


-Eddir

[Duffs4me]

Hi own the deep sea and love the watch in rotation with my others, and just last week ordered the FF the model listing for 13800 after the may 1 price hike. I love both for different reasonsb, like which car ibfeel like driving on weekends my M3 or my 911 cab, just take each day by how u feel and you won't go wrong with either, they both sing

[brettpaul]

Originally Posted by esm

great choice on the Sub-C

just had a quick look around on the interweb.... looks like a discount of 15% to 20% for the FF is quite do-able via some online dealers...

I've checked the BP AD's in Bahrain, Saudi, and Dubai - all of them offer at least 20% off list and in Dubai last fall I was offered one for 40% off list....couldn't bite though.....I just kept thinking if I buy the Dark Knight I COULD HAVE had the DSSD!!

[aboen]

Originally Posted by brettpaul

I've checked the BP AD's in Bahrain, Saudi, and Dubai - all of them offer at least 20% off list and in Dubai last fall I was offered one for 40% off list....couldn't bite though.....I just kept thinking if I buy the Dark Knight I COULD HAVE had the DSSD!!

[buddy13]

Originally Posted by Howie

Sure - I had used the sailcloth strap, but I find the rubber strap to be more rugged looking, and in the summer the rubber is easier to rinse off. I haven't tried a NATO but I think it would be too thin for this watch.

As for the "Blancpain" on the side of the case .... well it's on the inside so you would not really see it while wearing it. And even if you did see it, I don't think it's quite as noticeable as the 'Original Gas Escape Valve' on the front of the DSSD.

Here it is on the sailcloth..

thanks mate

[buddy13]

Originally Posted by Rippin

Here is a link to the limited edition 40mm FF with the Sapphire bezel. It's a beauty!

http://blancpain.watchprosite.com/sh...801/ti-286986/

It's supremely nice...the bracelet is a work of art. unfortunately I only afford the standard version...still a super watch ...

[buddy13]

Originally Posted by aboen

Wow ...

This photo single handedly is the stroke that broke the camel's back

This is the kind of reply I was looking for. someone who owned both...and give me his honest opinion about it...

I think I've decided...

Incredible watch mate..may you enjoy it in best health

[Megalobyte]

Keep in mind that AD's will discount the FF pretty heavily, as much as 35% I think.

[buddy13]

Wow ...

This photo single handedly is the straw that broke the camel's back

This is the kind of reply I was looking for. someone who owned both...and give me his honest opinion about it...

I think I've decided...

Incredible watch mate..may you enjoy it in best health

[buddy13]

Originally Posted by buddy13

Wow ...

This photo single handedly is the straw that broke the camel's back

This is the kind of reply I was looking for. someone who owned both...and give me his honest opinion about it...

I think I've decided...

Incredible watch mate..may you enjoy it in best health

Sorry for typo

[Megalobyte]

Originally Posted by buddy13

Sorry for typo

A Freudian typo, as people have been known to stroke their watches. :)