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Lol-x · 19 February 2009, 05:23 PM

Here is a new soon to be released watch with a helium escape valve and a depth rating of 1,000 meters.

It has a 48mm titanium case.

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To me the most striking thing about this watch is the lume of the dial. The sections of the black dial are actually luminous as are revealed only when the watch appears in the dark. This is something I have not seen before.

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topcat30093 · 19 February 2009, 06:31 PM

Steve
That is one awesome lume shot. For me Blancpain are one of the very best in the business for lumination. Great photo.

But the one thing that I don't like, is the helium valve-very much imo like the Omega.
I much prefer the valve to be fitted flush with the case like on the SD & DSSD.

Lol-x · 19 February 2009, 07:28 PM

I don't care too much for the 10 O'Clock helium valve either.

However, look at the lume on the bezel, that is awesome, something Rolex could definitely take a lesson from with their Deep Sea. It's all good having ceramic, but lume on the bezel would be a huge

Psmith · 19 February 2009, 08:15 PM

Blancpain are clever with lume - they even got this 'Dark Knight' version of the Fifty Fathoms to glow...

(photo from the blancpain forum)

WatchTimes · 20 February 2009, 12:04 AM

What type of lume does Blancpain use?

Does it last like Ball?

I think the watch looks amazing lume wise BUT
I am just wondering what type of lume to see if it
really is any better (length of use in the dark) than
Rolex. If they aren't using tritium like Ball and others
it wont glow all night...

Psmith · 20 February 2009, 06:57 AM

I think it is Superluminova (lots of it) but not sure...

Might post up a question on their forum.

Visiting their dedicated boutique in S/pore in May, so hope to see some cool stuff...

Cheers

Solo118 · 20 February 2009, 10:19 AM

Must be superduperluminova

Welshwatchman · 20 February 2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Must be superduperluminova

... expialidocious

topcat30093 · 20 February 2009, 06:29 PM

Nice one, Paul

asadtiger · 23 February 2009, 03:23 AM

the watche's lume and rest of the statics are great but IMHO, very humble opinion actually, I dont like the over-colorful dial styling...may be its more striking in person but white and black on a GREAT sports watch dial isn't something I want in that fashion...but I must say, I love BP FF black knight and the other versions....the 500 fathoms is also a great leap forward but I wud like a little darker tone to it.

JJ Irani · 23 February 2009, 03:27 AM

How much is 500 Fathoms translated into feet?

JJ

asadtiger · 23 February 2009, 04:46 AM

1000 meters water resist so I guess that should be 500 fathoms which means

500 fathoms=(nealy) 3000 feet..

plz do correct me cuz I am too tired to google and confirm :)

asadtiger · 23 February 2009, 04:48 AM

oh I do love those updated hands though on this new model...a good solid design element

Nica64 · 23 February 2009, 01:30 PM

Wow!! that's a beauty

Psmith · 5 April 2009, 11:38 PM

There is also a GMT version, which was shown at Basel

Check out the movement in the last pic - the winding rotor in the shape of a propeller and the 'bubbles' decoration. Outstanding

Cheers

diablojota · 6 April 2009, 02:05 AM

That is just a stunning watch. One day. Oh yes, one day it will be mine.

Terry Newton · 6 April 2009, 02:38 AM

That new GMT is an awesome looking watch. I love the design of the movement and the propeller. The lumination on these watches is incredible. Do you know the MSRP?

Fabulous Watches!

Terry Newton

iwantagmt · 6 April 2009, 05:13 AM

Very cool looking movement...I like the break from tradition in the styling department...but there is NO WAY i could ever pull off 48mm! I think i would look like a total douche!

hflee55 · 6 April 2009, 10:54 AM

awesome!

Flaxmoore · 7 April 2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How much is 500 Fathoms translated into feet?

JJ

A fathom is 6 feet by definition, so 3000 feet.

19 February 2009, 05:23 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Blancpain 500 Fathoms Here is a new soon to be released watch with a helium escape valve and a depth rating of 1,000 meters. It has a 48mm titanium case. To me the most striking thing about this watch is the lume of the dial. The sections of the black dial are actually luminous as are revealed only when the watch appears in the dark. This is something I have not seen before. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 February 2009, 06:31 PM	#2
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Steve That is one awesome lume shot. For me Blancpain are one of the very best in the business for lumination. Great photo. But the one thing that I don't like, is the helium valve-very much imo like the Omega. I much prefer the valve to be fitted flush with the case like on the SD & DSSD. __________________

19 February 2009, 07:28 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I don't care too much for the 10 O'Clock helium valve either. However, look at the lume on the bezel, that is awesome, something Rolex could definitely take a lesson from with their Deep Sea. It's all good having ceramic, but lume on the bezel would be a huge __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 February 2009, 08:15 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Blancpain are clever with lume - they even got this 'Dark Knight' version of the Fifty Fathoms to glow... (photo from the blancpain forum) Attached Images __________________

20 February 2009, 12:04 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	What type of lume does Blancpain use? Does it last like Ball? I think the watch looks amazing lume wise BUT I am just wondering what type of lume to see if it really is any better (length of use in the dark) than Rolex. If they aren't using tritium like Ball and others it wont glow all night... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

20 February 2009, 06:57 AM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I think it is Superluminova (lots of it) but not sure... Might post up a question on their forum. Visiting their dedicated boutique in S/pore in May, so hope to see some cool stuff... Cheers __________________

20 February 2009, 10:19 AM	#7
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Must be superduperluminova

20 February 2009, 06:29 PM	#9
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Nice one, Paul __________________

23 February 2009, 03:23 AM	#10
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	the watche's lume and rest of the statics are great but IMHO, very humble opinion actually, I dont like the over-colorful dial styling...may be its more striking in person but white and black on a GREAT sports watch dial isn't something I want in that fashion...but I must say, I love BP FF black knight and the other versions....the 500 fathoms is also a great leap forward but I wud like a little darker tone to it.

23 February 2009, 03:27 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	How much is 500 Fathoms translated into feet? JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 February 2009, 04:46 AM	#12
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	1000 meters water resist so I guess that should be 500 fathoms which means 500 fathoms=(nealy) 3000 feet.. plz do correct me cuz I am too tired to google and confirm :)

23 February 2009, 04:48 AM	#13
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	oh I do love those updated hands though on this new model...a good solid design element

23 February 2009, 01:30 PM	#14
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Wow!! that's a beauty __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

5 April 2009, 11:38 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	There is also a GMT version, which was shown at Basel Check out the movement in the last pic - the winding rotor in the shape of a propeller and the 'bubbles' decoration. Outstanding Cheers Attached Images __________________

6 April 2009, 02:05 AM	#16
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	That is just a stunning watch. One day. Oh yes, one day it will be mine. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

6 April 2009, 02:38 AM	#17
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	That new GMT is an awesome looking watch. I love the design of the movement and the propeller. The lumination on these watches is incredible. Do you know the MSRP? Fabulous Watches! Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

6 April 2009, 05:13 AM	#18
iwantagmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indy: GO COLTS!!! Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 337	Very cool looking movement...I like the break from tradition in the styling department...but there is NO WAY i could ever pull off 48mm! I think i would look like a total douche!

6 April 2009, 10:54 AM	#19
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	awesome!

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