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PunkJr · 19 August 2013, 10:56 PM

I love my Submariner, but is this one of the sexiest dive watches ever?

I love the matte dial and matte insert. Has anyone had the chance to eyeball this one yet..thoughts?

jedmonds · 20 August 2013, 12:13 AM

I'm torn. Part of me likes it a lot, and another part of me thinks it looks kind of cheap.

Vincent65 · 20 August 2013, 12:33 AM

Very Nice - I see the photo uses the same date/time display as Rolex!

FeelingTheBlues · 20 August 2013, 01:16 AM

Very nice watch, I think Blancpain has a talent for making elegant timepieces.

texex91 · 20 August 2013, 01:17 AM

Who doesn't like the FF...great watch and I like this version!

bayerische · 20 August 2013, 01:31 AM

Not my cup of tea at all.

capote · 20 August 2013, 02:18 AM

I really like it, but it has received very little love on the internet foras. The only thing I don't like is the size, at 43 mm its too big for my liking. I don't understand why Blancpain reborn oversize all their divers. Its a nice touch that you can choose nato or sailcloth as well. I'll try it on when I get an opportunity for sure.

nick c · 20 August 2013, 02:37 AM

Very nice

unknown · 20 August 2013, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedmonds

I'm torn. Part of me likes it a lot, and another part of me thinks it looks kind of cheap.

same here. I don't know why but to me it does look cheap too.
I would go for the more common 50 fathoms

psv · 20 August 2013, 03:09 AM

Missed opportunity, AFAIAC.

I really dislike the rectangular hands - a deal killer for me. Why do you have 7 types of fonts on the interface? Date at 4:30 doesn't work either. And it should have been slightly smaller. To sum it up: FAIL

tinger · 20 August 2013, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

I really like it, but it has received very little love on the internet foras. The only thing I don't like is the size, at 43 mm its too big for my liking. I don't understand why Blancpain reborn oversize all their divers. Its a nice touch that you can choose nato or sailcloth as well. I'll try it on when I get an opportunity for sure.

I like it a lot as well. Agreed with size.. wished it was a 40mm.
Would prefer the date at 3 o'clock.

beshannon · 20 August 2013, 03:31 AM

I do not care for the design or the giant empty moonscape of a dial

wantonebad · 20 August 2013, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Missed opportunity, AFAIAC.

I really dislike the rectangular hands - a deal killer for me. Why do you have 7 types of fonts on the interface? Date at 4:30 doesn't work either. And it should have been slightly smaller. To sum it up: FAIL

X2

Does absolutely nothing for me

tigerpac · 20 August 2013, 05:39 AM

While I prefer the 'standard' or aqua lung versions of the FF, I certainly wouldn't shew this one away!

TSW · 20 August 2013, 05:41 AM

Not for me

tavv160 · 20 August 2013, 06:09 AM

I like the FF line, but I find them somewhat expensive. Especially the classic version. Would like to own one one day, but is not in my top 5 at the moment. At that price I would rather get an AP or JLC Reverso.

PunkJr · 20 August 2013, 07:30 AM

I didn't realise it was 43mm. It looks as though it would wear large due to the large dial small bezel.

salem65 · 20 August 2013, 07:57 AM

I too like the cleanliness of the matte dial, but the regular FF is still my preference.

subtona · 20 August 2013, 08:15 AM

would have to see it in person, but it looks very distinctive and imho an improvement over the previous versions as far as being a bit more subdued... the hands also look as though you will be able to read the time from across the room!

all that said, the plots are very similar to rolex which is always a bit of a turn off for me... rolex may not have invented the 8 dots with 3 or 4 rectangles to mark the hours, but to me there is only room for 1 brand to use that combo

h999r · 20 August 2013, 08:22 AM

looks good , but not for my wrist.

kilyung · 20 August 2013, 08:44 AM

I prefer this model...

exxondus · 20 August 2013, 09:51 AM

Prefer the original FFs. Why did they go add Sinn U1's lego hands!!

MP5 · 20 August 2013, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Who doesn't like the FF...great watch and I like this version!

Me, I for the life of me cannot fathom the praise the new modern ones get. I would never be interested in any of them AT ALL. The vintage are excellent though, I admire them a lot.

incontrol · 20 August 2013, 11:18 AM

I really like this one as well.

PatekCollector · 20 August 2013, 04:53 PM

Prefer the old version. Its the real DNA of FF.

bmwboris · 20 August 2013, 08:59 PM

I really like it.

It's a nice clean dial-easy to read.

I think it may also look bigger than it is due to the thinner bezel.

tavv160 · 24 August 2013, 07:55 PM

Some of you might have seen this already, but Hodinkee did a nice video review of the watch: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/blancpa...fathoms-review

capote · 25 August 2013, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tavv160

Some of you might have seen this already, but Hodinkee did a nice video review of the watch: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/blancpa...fathoms-review

Thanks for sharing. It looks spectacular in the video. As far as high-end divers are concerned I think this is very interesting. A great vacation watch. For an actual dive watch back-up I think the Tudor Pelagos would be a great choice right now.

kilyung · 25 August 2013, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Thanks for sharing. It looks spectacular in the video. As far as high-end divers are concerned I think this is very interesting. A great vacation watch. For an actual dive watch back-up I think the Tudor Pelagos would be a great choice right now.

This!

Survivor · 25 August 2013, 01:06 AM

Nice attempt at paying tribute to one of their dive watches from the past however, in this case, Blancpain has swung and missed!!!!!

19 August 2013, 10:56 PM	#1
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	Fifty Fathoms 2013 Basel I love my Submariner, but is this one of the sexiest dive watches ever? I love the matte dial and matte insert. Has anyone had the chance to eyeball this one yet..thoughts? Attached Images

20 August 2013, 01:16 AM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Very nice watch, I think Blancpain has a talent for making elegant timepieces. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

20 August 2013, 01:31 AM	#6
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Not my cup of tea at all. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

20 August 2013, 03:31 AM	#12
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I do not care for the design or the giant empty moonscape of a dial __________________ 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

20 August 2013, 05:41 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Not for me __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 August 2013, 12:13 AM	#2
jedmonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 89	I'm torn. Part of me likes it a lot, and another part of me thinks it looks kind of cheap.

20 August 2013, 12:33 AM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Very Nice - I see the photo uses the same date/time display as Rolex!

20 August 2013, 01:17 AM	#5
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Who doesn't like the FF...great watch and I like this version!

20 August 2013, 02:18 AM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I really like it, but it has received very little love on the internet foras. The only thing I don't like is the size, at 43 mm its too big for my liking. I don't understand why Blancpain reborn oversize all their divers. Its a nice touch that you can choose nato or sailcloth as well. I'll try it on when I get an opportunity for sure.

20 August 2013, 02:37 AM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice

20 August 2013, 03:09 AM	#10
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Missed opportunity, AFAIAC. I really dislike the rectangular hands - a deal killer for me. Why do you have 7 types of fonts on the interface? Date at 4:30 doesn't work either. And it should have been slightly smaller. To sum it up: FAIL

20 August 2013, 05:39 AM	#14
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	While I prefer the 'standard' or aqua lung versions of the FF, I certainly wouldn't shew this one away!

20 August 2013, 06:09 AM	#16
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	I like the FF line, but I find them somewhat expensive. Especially the classic version. Would like to own one one day, but is not in my top 5 at the moment. At that price I would rather get an AP or JLC Reverso.

20 August 2013, 07:30 AM	#17
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	I didn't realise it was 43mm. It looks as though it would wear large due to the large dial small bezel.

20 August 2013, 07:57 AM	#18
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	I too like the cleanliness of the matte dial, but the regular FF is still my preference. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

20 August 2013, 08:15 AM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	would have to see it in person, but it looks very distinctive and imho an improvement over the previous versions as far as being a bit more subdued... the hands also look as though you will be able to read the time from across the room! all that said, the plots are very similar to rolex which is always a bit of a turn off for me... rolex may not have invented the 8 dots with 3 or 4 rectangles to mark the hours, but to me there is only room for 1 brand to use that combo __________________

20 August 2013, 08:22 AM	#20
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	looks good , but not for my wrist.

20 August 2013, 08:44 AM	#21
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I prefer this model...

20 August 2013, 09:51 AM	#22
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	Prefer the original FFs. Why did they go add Sinn U1's lego hands!!

20 August 2013, 11:18 AM	#24
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I really like this one as well. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

20 August 2013, 04:53 PM	#25
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Prefer the old version. Its the real DNA of FF. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

20 August 2013, 08:59 PM	#26
bmwboris "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Con Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Too many Posts: 125	I really like it. It's a nice clean dial-easy to read. I think it may also look bigger than it is due to the thinner bezel.

24 August 2013, 07:55 PM	#27
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	Some of you might have seen this already, but Hodinkee did a nice video review of the watch: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/blancpa...fathoms-review

25 August 2013, 01:06 AM	#30
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Nice attempt at paying tribute to one of their dive watches from the past however, in this case, Blancpain has swung and missed!!!!!

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