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Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 04:25 AM

What a pathetic situation (as expected), however nearly picked up a 50 fathoms today, may get it tomorrow. Nice experience at the boutique at Vendome. Thoughts?

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woof · 3 January 2020, 04:28 AM

Glad you have a fantastic experience with the AD. Enjoy your vacation. We look forward to the pics.

TswaneNguni · 3 January 2020, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

What a pathetic situation (as expected), however nearly picked up a 50 fathoms today, may get it tomorrow. Nice experience at the boutique at Vendome. Thoughts?

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Had a look at the 50 Fathoms ,2 references,about a week ago .My wife and I agreed ,for the asking price vs e.g. Rolex ...absolutely not .

Fleetlord · 3 January 2020, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

What a pathetic situation (as expected), however nearly picked up a 50 fathoms today, may get it tomorrow. Nice experience at the boutique at Vendome. Thoughts?

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No. Not from a boutique @ MSRP.

Would need a discount over 40% to even begin to consider.

This is a "settlement" watch for you. You want Rolex, can't acquire, so you will buy something you really don't want, pay too much for it, realize your mistake, try to sell it and you will lose thousands....if you can even sell it.

Pass on the 50 Fathoms in this scenario. Don't go back to boutique. Focus on the Rolex you want. That is money wisely spent.

Cru Jones · 3 January 2020, 04:57 AM

Was it already on your radar?

Is the premium at the boutique worth it as a souvenir from your trip?

If yes and yes, why not? It’s an absolute classic.

TswaneNguni · 3 January 2020, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Was it already on your radar?

Is the premium at the boutique worth it as a souvenir from your trip?

If yes and yes, why not? It’s an absolute classic.

Hmmm ...Vendome boutique has Panerai,Jaeger le Coultre,IWC ...

(I am biased)

Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

No. Not from a boutique @ MSRP.

Would need a discount over 40% to even begin to consider.

This is a "settlement" watch for you. You want Rolex, can't acquire, so you will buy something you really don't want, pay too much for it, realize your mistake, try to sell it and you will lose thousands....if you can even sell it.

Pass on the 50 Fathoms in this scenario. Don't go back to boutique. Focus on the Rolex you want. That is money wisely spent.

God bless you... Thankyou for a dose of sanity...

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jltait · 3 January 2020, 05:08 AM

The sapphire bezel on the fifty fathoms is nothing short of mesmerizing. The original dive watch.

Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Was it already on your radar?

Is the premium at the boutique worth it as a souvenir from your trip?

If yes and yes, why not? It’s an absolute classic.

It's always been on my radar, it's an iconic piece, loved it in person but hate the price

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Bizcut1 · 3 January 2020, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

No. Not from a boutique @ MSRP.

Would need a discount over 40% to even begin to consider.

This is a "settlement" watch for you. You want Rolex, can't acquire, so you will buy something you really don't want, pay too much for it, realize your mistake, try to sell it and you will lose thousands....if you can even sell it.

Pass on the 50 Fathoms in this scenario. Don't go back to boutique. Focus on the Rolex you want. That is money wisely spent.

Damn! OP, TAKE THIS ADVICE! I wish I would of done so (a couple of times!).

Good luck! (take the advice!),

Ben

doramas · 3 January 2020, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Had a look at the 50 Fathoms ,2 references,about a week ago .My wife and I agreed ,for the asking price vs e.g. Rolex ...absolutely not .

You can think the same of a Submariner with respect to the Omega Seamaster, and you can think the same of a Seamaster with respect to a Longines Hydroconquest...

The Blancpain FF is superior to the Submariner. At least I have no doubt.

1665fan · 3 January 2020, 05:15 AM

Buy lightly used if you want a BP.... 50% off retail

Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by doramas

You can think the same of a Submariner with respect to the Omega Seamaster, and you can think the same of a Seamaster with respect to a Longines Hydroconquest...

The Blancpain FF is superior to the Submariner. At least I have no doubt.

It is truly a iconic piece, and would be fun to have a story about picking it up in Paris, much to chew on tonight...

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89Sem · 3 January 2020, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Damn! OP, TAKE THIS ADVICE! I wish I would of done so (a couple of times!).

Good luck! (take the advice!),

Ben

Agreed, I have also made this mistake. don’t settle.

Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Damn! OP, TAKE THIS ADVICE! I wish I would of done so (a couple of times!).

Good luck! (take the advice!),

Ben

Ben, what happened, double BP ff experiences? Pleas elaborate

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Rado63 · 3 January 2020, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

It's always been on my radar, it's an iconic piece, loved it in person but hate the price

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Definitely an iconic piece. Which model are you considering? By the way it's your money so spend it as you please, Go in the boutique and ask for a discount, you can always leave and return. Definitely see if you get some price break on the piece.

Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rado63

Definitely an iconic piece. Which model are you considering? By the way it's your money so spend it as you please, Go in the boutique and ask for a discount, you can always leave and return. Definitely see if you get some price break on the piece.

Absolutely I would need a discount, I'm on correspondence with the associate as I walked out this afternoon. Model - classic 44.5 mm fifty fathoms on sail cloth deployant strap.

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Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Had a look at the 50 Fathoms ,2 references,about a week ago .My wife and I agreed ,for the asking price vs e.g. Rolex ...absolutely not .

That's a tough one, price isn't that bad considering VAT etc... And it's always been on my radar. I should also mention that I was not on a Rolex mission on this trip as I have what I want right now, didn't expect to find a special piece in hiding. That being said, like most of us I have been turning to other manufacturers.

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TswaneNguni · 3 January 2020, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

That's a tough one, price isn't that bad considering VAT etc... And it's always been on my radar. I should also mention that I was not on a Rolex mission on this trip as I have what I want right now, didn't expect to find a special piece in hiding. That being said, like most of us I have been turning to other manufacturers.

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Remember,my wife and I made a conclusion based on MRSP .If you can get the FF at the huge discount some members are referring to or for much less in the pre-owned market,then it becomes a whole new ballgame .

enjoythemusic · 3 January 2020, 06:07 AM

Please consider Omega.... please.

Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Please consider Omega.... please.

I have had lots of omegas, in fact I was there as well today looking at 57 trilogy etc.. That is nothing I could buy while here, I have too many connections in the gray world for that, but it was nice to see some models in the flesh

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Tavli3 · 3 January 2020, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

No. Not from a boutique @ MSRP.

Would need a discount over 40% to even begin to consider.

This is a "settlement" watch for you. You want Rolex, can't acquire, so you will buy something you really don't want, pay too much for it, realize your mistake, try to sell it and you will lose thousands....if you can even sell it.

Pass on the 50 Fathoms in this scenario. Don't go back to boutique. Focus on the Rolex you want. That is money wisely spent.

Agree with this 100%!

OP be the guy who heeded this advice and buy from the guy who didn’t heed this advice for 50-60% off.

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Henry F. · 3 January 2020, 06:19 AM

I like the Blancpain fifty fathoms a lot. I almost bought one but didn't because there's no steal or titanium bracelet yet. definitely would check for a good deal on the second hand market if you decide to go for it...

FreshPrince14 · 3 January 2020, 06:22 AM

Love the FF!

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007timer · 3 January 2020, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

What a pathetic situation (as expected), however nearly picked up a 50 fathoms today, may get it tomorrow. Nice experience at the boutique at Vendome. Thoughts?

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Love that area. Stayed at the Hyatt down there. Amazing experience.

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Fleetlord · 3 January 2020, 06:32 AM

That's why I say don't go back to the boutique.

If you want a souvenir from Paris, get a snowglobe...not a watch you overpaid thousands for compared to the market.

Don't go back to the boutique!

marcusp23 · 3 January 2020, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

It is truly a iconic piece, and would be fun to have a story about picking it up in Paris, much to chew on tonight...

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I hear that kind of talk on here a lot. How great is the story, really? I’d rather get something I love every time I look at it than something I can tell a good story about

Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 06:39 AM

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I hear that kind of talk on here a lot. How great is the story, really? I’d rather get something I love every time I look at it than something I can tell a good story about

Okay, let me clarify, I wouldn't be settling just to pick up a new piece, this has been on my radar for a long time, if it wasn't I totally agree 100 percent

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Brian Page · 3 January 2020, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

That's why I say don't go back to the boutique.

If you want a souvenir from Paris, get a snowglobe...not a watch you overpaid thousands for compared to the market.

Don't go back to the boutique!

Love you so much! Always straight up and to the point! I'll let you know what I do tomorrow...

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Bizcut1 · 3 January 2020, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

Ben, what happened, double BP ff experiences? Pleas elaborate

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Oh, no - nothing against the 50 Fathoms - beautiful watch - no, this was Omega Forum hypnotizing - both times!

:)

First, they bring out the cheap champagne...then they pour it, the next thing you know, you're buying at full retail plus, plus!!!!

I did get two free hats, an Omega Magazine, and a pen along with the deal, though.

3 January 2020, 04:25 AM	#1
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jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	The sapphire bezel on the fifty fathoms is nothing short of mesmerizing. The original dive watch.

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Henry F. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Henry Location: Switzerland Watch: Omega AT 150 Posts: 269	I like the Blancpain fifty fathoms a lot. I almost bought one but didn't because there's no steal or titanium bracelet yet. definitely would check for a good deal on the second hand market if you decide to go for it...

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Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	That's why I say don't go back to the boutique. If you want a souvenir from Paris, get a snowglobe...not a watch you overpaid thousands for compared to the market. Don't go back to the boutique!

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