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generic0 · 18 November 2015, 08:26 AM

Hey guys, I just wanted to show off a new piece. It's the ceramic Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chrono (mouthful?).

I was originally looking at the Omega DSOM but I decided this one was a little more special/rare, and I was worried that Omega will keep coming out with new versions of the "side of moon" series and maybe I'd have buyer's remorse.

This guy has a great in-house movement, power reserve, flyback chrono, and water resistance. And, like the Omega, it's all ceramic (I'm excited to have a watch that won't develop so many swirlies like my others).

So far the timekeeping has been spot-on, and it wears comfortably because of the lighter weight compared to SS. I couldn't be happier!

And yes, it's big--a little too big for my wrist I think (this is 43mm, the DSOM is 44.25), however my wife says it looks fine and she's the boss of me!

PS: I purchased from DavidSW, and he was superb--just like the forums told me. Quick shipping, low price, everything is in order.

powerfunk · 18 November 2015, 09:12 AM

That's a great way to scratch the ceramic itch! Beautiful!

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Psmith · 18 November 2015, 09:48 AM

Superb, congrats

Andrés G · 18 November 2015, 10:21 AM

Enjoy it.

kechy · 19 November 2015, 02:47 AM

Excellent choice!!

Cru Jones · 19 November 2015, 08:59 PM

awesome watch, enjoy.

regnant · 19 November 2015, 11:46 PM

Great choice and thanks for sharing this watch

2Redbulls · 20 November 2015, 08:31 AM

Very nice! Congratulations!

I have the SS version and starting to get a little bored, perhaps I should have tried the ceramic. :)

generic0 · 25 November 2015, 09:51 AM

Thanks guys.
Yes, I think (at least IMO) the ceramic really seals the deal. But again, I have other SS finished watches already in the collection, so this is a nice change of pace and I'm sure one day I'll be up to rotating. Unfortunately, findings straps in 23mm (or squishing 24mm on) is going to be a bear!

One Ping Only · 25 November 2015, 10:30 AM

Looks good!

Hairdude1 · 28 November 2015, 02:00 PM

Very nice!

mondo74 · 28 November 2015, 07:40 PM

Beautiful!

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cervantes · 29 November 2015, 05:36 AM

Gorgeous watch. As an owner of the DSOTM, I also don't like all the new editions and that Bathyscape is special. Enjoy.

jrs146 · 1 December 2015, 03:54 AM

Looks great!

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kbw · 28 January 2016, 07:05 AM

Great looking watch, congrats!

gretch6364 · 7 May 2016, 06:13 AM

How big is your wrist?

yannis · 7 May 2016, 06:36 AM

Congrats and enjoy!!

ChrisInCharlotte · 7 May 2016, 07:48 AM

Love it, the sailcloth straps are insanely comfortable!

Psmith · 7 May 2016, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisInCharlotte

Love it, the sailcloth straps are insanely comfortable!

Agreed - no 'stick & slip' factor

1William · 7 May 2016, 09:33 PM

Looks great, congratulations.

sea-dweller · 13 May 2017, 11:44 AM

Very nice!

wach16 · 15 May 2017, 02:19 AM

I have the f. piguet movement in my ROC and it's awesome...enjoy!

PeteFunk · 15 July 2017, 02:23 PM

Nice piece man.

Hands90 · 19 July 2017, 03:39 AM

Put it on a NATO!

It's a nice piece. A balanced look.

18 November 2015, 08:26 AM	#1
generic0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Watch: BP FF Bathyscaphe Posts: 116	Blancpain Bathyscaphe Hey guys, I just wanted to show off a new piece. It's the ceramic Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chrono (mouthful?). I was originally looking at the Omega DSOM but I decided this one was a little more special/rare, and I was worried that Omega will keep coming out with new versions of the "side of moon" series and maybe I'd have buyer's remorse. This guy has a great in-house movement, power reserve, flyback chrono, and water resistance. And, like the Omega, it's all ceramic (I'm excited to have a watch that won't develop so many swirlies like my others). So far the timekeeping has been spot-on, and it wears comfortably because of the lighter weight compared to SS. I couldn't be happier! And yes, it's big--a little too big for my wrist I think (this is 43mm, the DSOM is 44.25), however my wife says it looks fine and she's the boss of me! PS: I purchased from DavidSW, and he was superb--just like the forums told me. Quick shipping, low price, everything is in order. Attached Images

18 November 2015, 09:48 AM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Superb, congrats __________________

19 November 2015, 11:46 PM	#7
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Great choice and thanks for sharing this watch __________________

25 November 2015, 10:30 AM	#10
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Looks good! __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

28 November 2015, 02:00 PM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

18 November 2015, 09:12 AM	#2
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	That's a great way to scratch the ceramic itch! Beautiful! Sent from my 0PM92 using Tapatalk

18 November 2015, 10:21 AM	#4
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Enjoy it.

19 November 2015, 02:47 AM	#5
kechy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: IL Posts: 95	Excellent choice!!

19 November 2015, 08:59 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	awesome watch, enjoy.

20 November 2015, 08:31 AM	#8
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	Very nice! Congratulations! I have the SS version and starting to get a little bored, perhaps I should have tried the ceramic. :)

25 November 2015, 09:51 AM	#9
generic0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Watch: BP FF Bathyscaphe Posts: 116	Thanks guys. Yes, I think (at least IMO) the ceramic really seals the deal. But again, I have other SS finished watches already in the collection, so this is a nice change of pace and I'm sure one day I'll be up to rotating. Unfortunately, findings straps in 23mm (or squishing 24mm on) is going to be a bear!

28 November 2015, 07:40 PM	#12
mondo74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: sydney Posts: 226	Beautiful! Sent from my SM-G9208 using Tapatalk

29 November 2015, 05:36 AM	#13
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Gorgeous watch. As an owner of the DSOTM, I also don't like all the new editions and that Bathyscape is special. Enjoy.

1 December 2015, 03:54 AM	#14
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

28 January 2016, 07:05 AM	#15
kbw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: BLNR Posts: 33	Great looking watch, congrats!

7 May 2016, 06:13 AM	#16
gretch6364 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aspen Posts: 859	How big is your wrist?

7 May 2016, 06:36 AM	#17
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats and enjoy!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

7 May 2016, 07:48 AM	#18
ChrisInCharlotte "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Charlotte Posts: 413	Love it, the sailcloth straps are insanely comfortable!

7 May 2016, 09:33 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Looks great, congratulations.

13 May 2017, 11:44 AM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 May 2017, 02:19 AM	#22
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	I have the f. piguet movement in my ROC and it's awesome...enjoy! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

15 July 2017, 02:23 PM	#23
PeteFunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Anthony P. Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: 1997 SS Daytona Posts: 9	Nice piece man.

19 July 2017, 03:39 AM	#24
Hands90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hoboken Posts: 299	Put it on a NATO! It's a nice piece. A balanced look.

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