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Old 21 May 2013, 08:25 AM   #31
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But the BPFF has lug holes Bob!

........as much as I love lug holes the BFF is like 50mm, bah humbug....waaayyyyyy to big for me, an orthodox curmudgeon.
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Old 21 May 2013, 08:52 AM   #32
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I say keep it, looks really good on your wrist. I am also looking to add a FF to my collection, thanks to the review from Mike Kilyung!! No more review Mike
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Old 21 May 2013, 08:53 AM   #33
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I would trade for the sub..
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:00 AM   #34
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I wish they Blancpain FF would make another model without the date. Not the limited edition. Plain FF just without the date.
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:00 AM   #35
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how about the Ap diver?
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:13 AM   #36
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I understand, I too don't care for big watches. That said I don't care for the Sub-c, so for me no!
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:15 AM   #37
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The Sub C will keep its value much better than the FF will. Get some cash and the subc for your trade.
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:32 AM   #38
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how about the Ap diver?
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:48 AM   #39
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It is only too big if you think it is too big. It looks good to me. Give it a try for two weeks and you will love it.
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:50 AM   #40
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I always loved the look of the FF, didn't realize that it was that big. Hey, if it doesn't sing to you then why not flip it. Sounds like you've already talked yourself into it though.
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Old 21 May 2013, 09:51 AM   #41
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What do you guys think ? am I crazy ? Any other alternative ?

A picture showing the beauty taking all the space on my forearm.

Don't do it. If this were the no internet era, you'd be perfectly happy with your watch; not having people complain about wrist size.

The BPFF looks amazing and wears just fine on you. These up close macro style photos don't give a good representation or perspective of how it really looks. If you trade to any of your options, I would consider it a downgrade.

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Ah but it's a gorgeous watch with a pedigree that rivals (if not eclipses) the Sub. I still think it looks good on you. I'm wearing mine on a 6.5" wrist with no worries.
Yeap. Now cmon Mike, post some pictures to show how it's done.
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Old 21 May 2013, 10:19 AM   #42
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Blancpain 50Fathoms vs Rolex Sub...?
It is an exclusive watch - I'd keep it...how many people do you know
that have even heard of a Blancpain Fifty fathoms...?....let alone own one...?
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Old 21 May 2013, 10:25 AM   #43
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Keep it. Looks fantastic.
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Old 21 May 2013, 10:26 AM   #44
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I had the same idea originally, but the diver never really made it for me. The 15300 was love at first sight, but not the diver. This is why I got the FF

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Old 21 May 2013, 10:29 AM   #45
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Blancpain 50Fathoms vs Rolex Sub...?
It is an exclusive watch - I'd keep it...how many people do you know
that have even heard of a Blancpain Fifty fathoms...?....let alone own one...?
Anastasios, you are 100% right. This was also one of the reason I got it in the first place. Nobody unless WIS know about this watch. But people who know go crazy about it

Seeing all the reply, I will keep it. I love the watch, I was just wondering if it was looking silly on me.

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Old 21 May 2013, 10:39 AM   #46
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Tough one. That FF looks awesome.
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Old 21 May 2013, 10:48 AM   #47
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I'd get the watch that I would wear the most, which is usually the one that fits more situations, is most comfortable and is best looking, to me. In this case the Sub wins, IMO, for "situations" and comfort, while the FF wins for looks. I really like the looks of a FF, but 45mm doesn't work, for me. The older 40 or 41mm size would be a keeper against a Sub, though.
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Old 21 May 2013, 10:55 AM   #48
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Yeap. Now cmon Mike, post some pictures to show how it's done.
Well if you insist. Just by pulling back the viewing angle, it goes from looking obscenely large to well fitting on my 6.5" wrist.

Too close...


Right distance...


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Old 21 May 2013, 10:58 AM   #49
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The Fifty Fathoms always seemed to big to me and never really liked the way the bezel looked.

Shouldn't matter what I would do however, because it's your watch.


What do you want to do??????
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Old 21 May 2013, 11:01 AM   #50
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I say absolutely not. I think it looks great and the the FF is such a classic.
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Old 21 May 2013, 11:02 AM   #51
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Go for AP Diver. Its gorgeous.
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Old 21 May 2013, 11:06 AM   #52
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Ah but it's a gorgeous watch with a pedigree that rivals (if not eclipses) the Sub. I still think it looks good on you. I'm wearing mine on a 6.5" wrist with no worries.
I agree its a real shame to sell it and I wouldnt for a subc, which I have, but it wears like a 44mm so for most under 7 inche wrists I think it might be a touch big so get the Subc.

Also consider a JLC Navy seals Diver but Id prefer the Subc. The AP Diver wears the same as the FF like a 44mm so that would be too big for you otherwise that would def be first choice.
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Old 21 May 2013, 11:08 AM   #53
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if you want a great dive watch that is recognized, get the sub-c

if you want a great dive watch that isn't as recognized, keep the ff
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Old 21 May 2013, 11:11 AM   #54
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I love the FF and think it looks good on your wrist but as some others said if you are not personally happy with it you shouldn't keep it, at the end of the day you must make sure that you can fully enjoy the watch you have.
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Old 21 May 2013, 12:02 PM   #55
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Beautiful watch, honestly if you need 5 days to warm up to it id say its not for you. As far as size you have to be comfortable with it, your the one wearing it after all. IMO I think you would be much happier with a sub-c date
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Old 21 May 2013, 12:43 PM   #56
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Well if you insist. Just by pulling back the viewing angle, it goes from looking obscenely large to well fitting on my 6.5" wrist.


That's what I'm talking about.
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Old 21 May 2013, 01:22 PM   #57
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Anastasios, you are 100% right. This was also one of the reason I got it in the first place. Nobody unless WIS know about this watch. But people who know go crazy about it

Seeing all the reply, I will keep it. I love the watch, I was just wondering if it was looking silly on me.

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You made the right call; it's a classic, beautiful watch. Enjoy and wear it in good health!
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Old 21 May 2013, 02:03 PM   #58
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Wear it in rotation with other watches - the size won't bother you as much then. But seriously, BB FF is leagues beyond a SubC in every way. And I love my Rolex watches.
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Old 21 May 2013, 02:31 PM   #59
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I'm a big fan of the BP FF but...

...it does look pretty humungous on your wrist.

I'd tough it out for another couple of weeks and see how it play out. It may be that you do better with a 42 mm diver (like Omega PO or AP) or even a 40 mm (like Rolex Sub). I have divers from 40 to 44 mm and enjoy them all but you're the gut who needs to feel comfortable.

In the meantime, enjoy your legendary FF and enjoy the process!

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Old 21 May 2013, 02:51 PM   #60
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Keep the FF, it's a beautiful watch....no where near the Sub IMHO.
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