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Old 29 May 2011, 09:38 PM   #1
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Goodbye Rolex, Hello Blancpain

I admit that over the last two years I've become disillusioned with Rolex and I speak as someone who's worn Rolex, more or less for 22 years. I've tried quite a lot to re-invigorate my love for the brand and in the last two years I have bought (and sold / traded)
  • TT Yachtmaster
  • TT Ceramic Submariner
  • 5513 Submariner
  • SS Daytona
  • Project X Submariner
  • Ceramic LV Submariner
They just didn't "do it" for me anymore. Anyway, I've long wanted a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and put my name down for the Anniversary model a few years ago but didn't get one. I never pulled the trigger on one as I thought them just a little too pricey and a little too large. Having had a Panerai for some months I became used to the size coupled with the soaring Rolex price rises I decided to pull the trigger. Just to cap it off though I stuck it on an Isofrane strap.
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Old 29 May 2011, 09:42 PM   #2
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Nice! Health to wear it.
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Old 29 May 2011, 09:45 PM   #3
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Congrats Nathan...it's a fine watch. Enjoy and wear in the best of health!
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Old 29 May 2011, 09:48 PM   #4
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great one Nathan

i also have a soft spot for the 50th - great looking piece and wears well.
got to try the Tribute piece the other day and i must say, it has re-sparked my liking to the piece again.
i like the one with fabric and/or rubber strap

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Old 29 May 2011, 09:48 PM   #5
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Beautiful watch!
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Old 29 May 2011, 09:48 PM   #6
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Nice FF!

Sorry to hear that your passion for Rolex has faded but you chose a great watch!
I sometimes regret selling mine.
Definately my favorite Blancpain. Congratulations and I hope it keeps you company for many years to come.
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Old 29 May 2011, 10:02 PM   #7
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any chance of some wrist pix? please
Here you go Eric, a quick and dirty wrist pic for you
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Old 29 May 2011, 10:30 PM   #8
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Now that looks good....great shot.
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Old 29 May 2011, 10:58 PM   #9
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I've always liked that watch. Great choice!
I think it looks perfect on the isofrane.
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Old 29 May 2011, 11:03 PM   #10
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Nice watch! Congrats and enjoy!

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Old 29 May 2011, 11:15 PM   #11
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That one looks perfect on you.

No point of owning Rolex just for the exercise of owning Rolex. Use what sings to you.

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Old 29 May 2011, 11:23 PM   #12
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Beauty of a watch and a classy, classic piece. It wears perfect on your wrist.
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Old 29 May 2011, 11:30 PM   #13
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I've also made the move to other brands and haven't looked back. Enjoy this beauty.
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Old 29 May 2011, 11:40 PM   #14
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Love the Blancpain, fortunately I don't want to give up on Rolex for it. I'd sure like to try one of those on. I have the previous model.
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Old 30 May 2011, 12:04 AM   #15
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Old 30 May 2011, 12:22 AM   #16
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Cheers everyone. I'll wear it to the London GTG. Hopefully I'll be able to turn up this time.
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Old 30 May 2011, 02:20 AM   #17
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Congrats on a great FF...looks perfect on ya...
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Old 30 May 2011, 03:09 AM   #18
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Old 30 May 2011, 03:21 AM   #19
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Great pic and very nice watch,congrats.
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Old 30 May 2011, 03:42 AM   #20
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Love it best of luck. The only rolex I have left is my ss daytona which will be my sons one day.
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Old 30 May 2011, 03:52 AM   #21
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Awesome watch. I have been a fan of Blancpain for a while and there is a good chance one of their models will be my next purchase. I really like the look of their watches and the fact that they only make so many watches a year.
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Old 30 May 2011, 07:25 AM   #22
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Looks great on you, I wish I had the wrist to pull it off.
Unfortunately it took me getting one and actually owning it
before I realized and accepted the fact my wrist is too small
to pull it off so now I am going to sell it and go back to a trusty
Rolex as that is what works best for me...
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Old 30 May 2011, 07:42 AM   #23
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Cheers everyone. I'll wear it to the London GTG. Hopefully I'll be able to turn up this time.
Nathan mate please do!! I've never even seen a FF "in the flesh" .....
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Old 30 May 2011, 07:56 AM   #24
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Great looking watch... has some features/characteristics of Rolex (note sub bezel, milsub like hands).

Enjoy!
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Old 30 May 2011, 07:59 AM   #25
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Absolutely beautiful watch - and it looks perfect on the Isofrane!
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Old 30 May 2011, 08:41 AM   #26
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From one Nate to another! Congrats!
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Old 10 July 2011, 12:36 PM   #27
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Found this half-old thread and couldn't agree more...
Getting a Blancpain FF could cause the Rolex's collecting dust in the watchbox, the finish and craft in the Fifty Fathoms is amazing

Here's mine
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Old 10 July 2011, 12:46 PM   #28
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Great watch Nathan, Congrats.
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Old 10 July 2011, 04:13 PM   #29
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The BP FF is a great looking watch, I have oftern wondered about getting one, but have never pulled the trigger.

And of course the lume is absolutely awesome.

Like you after years of being a Rolex fan, I also moved away to other brands.

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Nice looking dial and bezel.
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