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Xenophon · 29 May 2011, 09:38 PM

I admit that over the last two years I've become disillusioned with Rolex and I speak as someone who's worn Rolex, more or less for 22 years. I've tried quite a lot to re-invigorate my love for the brand and in the last two years I have bought (and sold / traded)

TT Yachtmaster
TT Ceramic Submariner
5513 Submariner
SS Daytona
Project X Submariner
Ceramic LV Submariner

They just didn't "do it" for me anymore. Anyway, I've long wanted a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and put my name down for the Anniversary model a few years ago but didn't get one. I never pulled the trigger on one as I thought them just a little too pricey and a little too large. Having had a Panerai for some months I became used to the size coupled with the soaring Rolex price rises I decided to pull the trigger. Just to cap it off though I stuck it on an Isofrane strap.

Paracentesis · 29 May 2011, 09:42 PM

Nice! Health to wear it.

dalip · 29 May 2011, 09:45 PM

Congrats Nathan...it's a fine watch. Enjoy and wear in the best of health!

esm · 29 May 2011, 09:48 PM

great one Nathan

i also have a soft spot for the 50th - great looking piece and wears well.
got to try the Tribute piece the other day and i must say, it has re-sparked my liking to the piece again.
i like the one with fabric and/or rubber strap

any chance of some wrist pix? please

(im sure you will be back to the Rolex fold one day.... soon

)

Nicko · 29 May 2011, 09:48 PM

Beautiful watch!

travisb · 29 May 2011, 09:48 PM

Sorry to hear that your passion for Rolex has faded but you chose a great watch!

I sometimes regret selling mine.

Definately my favorite Blancpain. Congratulations and I hope it keeps you company for many years to come.

Xenophon · 29 May 2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

any chance of some wrist pix? please

Here you go Eric, a quick and dirty wrist pic for you

dalip · 29 May 2011, 10:30 PM

Now that looks good....great shot.

Dr.Brian · 29 May 2011, 10:58 PM

I've always liked that watch. Great choice!
I think it looks perfect on the isofrane.

johnbeth · 29 May 2011, 11:03 PM

Nice watch! Congrats and enjoy!

John

psv · 29 May 2011, 11:15 PM

That one looks perfect on you.

No point of owning Rolex just for the exercise of owning Rolex. Use what sings to you.

Cheers,

Patrick

jnkay · 29 May 2011, 11:23 PM

Beauty of a watch and a classy, classic piece. It wears perfect on your wrist.

Z-Dweller · 29 May 2011, 11:30 PM

I've also made the move to other brands and haven't looked back. Enjoy this beauty.

lhanddds · 29 May 2011, 11:40 PM

Love the Blancpain, fortunately I don't want to give up on Rolex for it. I'd sure like to try one of those on. I have the previous model.

Sarajevo · 30 May 2011, 12:04 AM

Nice watch

Xenophon · 30 May 2011, 12:22 AM

Cheers everyone. I'll wear it to the London GTG. Hopefully I'll be able to turn up this time.

ocwatching · 30 May 2011, 02:20 AM

Congrats on a great FF...looks perfect on ya...

Tony-GB · 30 May 2011, 03:09 AM

Great pics

Sherwooddavid · 30 May 2011, 03:21 AM

Great pic and very nice watch,congrats.

Ranfni · 30 May 2011, 03:42 AM

Love it best of luck. The only rolex I have left is my ss daytona which will be my sons one day.

mtrunner · 30 May 2011, 03:52 AM

Awesome watch. I have been a fan of Blancpain for a while and there is a good chance one of their models will be my next purchase. I really like the look of their watches and the fact that they only make so many watches a year.

WatchTimes · 30 May 2011, 07:25 AM

Looks great on you, I wish I had the wrist to pull it off.
Unfortunately it took me getting one and actually owning it
before I realized and accepted the fact my wrist is too small
to pull it off so now I am going to sell it and go back to a trusty
Rolex as that is what works best for me...

spuds · 30 May 2011, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Cheers everyone. I'll wear it to the London GTG. Hopefully I'll be able to turn up this time.

Nathan mate please do!! I've never even seen a FF "in the flesh" .....

onkyo · 30 May 2011, 07:56 AM

Great looking watch... has some features/characteristics of Rolex (note sub bezel, milsub like hands).

Enjoy!

learningtofly · 30 May 2011, 07:59 AM

Absolutely beautiful watch - and it looks perfect on the Isofrane!

liptonnr · 30 May 2011, 08:41 AM

From one Nate to another! Congrats!

KarlFr · 10 July 2011, 12:36 PM

Found this half-old thread and couldn't agree more...
Getting a Blancpain FF could cause the Rolex's collecting dust in the watchbox, the finish and craft in the Fifty Fathoms is amazing

Here's mine

dddrees · 10 July 2011, 12:46 PM

Great watch Nathan, Congrats.

topcat30093 · 10 July 2011, 04:13 PM

The BP FF is a great looking watch, I have oftern wondered about getting one, but have never pulled the trigger.

And of course the lume is absolutely awesome.

Like you after years of being a Rolex fan, I also moved away to other brands.

Regards
Tony

kelly56 · 13 July 2011, 12:28 PM

Nice looking dial and bezel.

29 May 2011, 09:38 PM	#1
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Goodbye Rolex, Hello Blancpain I admit that over the last two years I've become disillusioned with Rolex and I speak as someone who's worn Rolex, more or less for 22 years. I've tried quite a lot to re-invigorate my love for the brand and in the last two years I have bought (and sold / traded) TT Yachtmaster TT Ceramic Submariner 5513 Submariner SS Daytona Project X Submariner Ceramic LV Submariner They just didn't "do it" for me anymore. Anyway, I've long wanted a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and put my name down for the Anniversary model a few years ago but didn't get one. I never pulled the trigger on one as I thought them just a little too pricey and a little too large. Having had a Panerai for some months I became used to the size coupled with the soaring Rolex price rises I decided to pull the trigger. Just to cap it off though I stuck it on an Isofrane strap. Attached Images __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

29 May 2011, 09:45 PM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats Nathan...it's a fine watch. Enjoy and wear in the best of health! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

29 May 2011, 09:48 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Nice FF! Sorry to hear that your passion for Rolex has faded but you chose a great watch! I sometimes regret selling mine. Definately my favorite Blancpain. Congratulations and I hope it keeps you company for many years to come.

29 May 2011, 10:30 PM	#8
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Now that looks good....great shot. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

29 May 2011, 10:58 PM	#9
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	I've always liked that watch. Great choice! I think it looks perfect on the isofrane. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

29 May 2011, 09:42 PM	#2
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Nice! Health to wear it.

29 May 2011, 09:48 PM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	great one Nathan i also have a soft spot for the 50th - great looking piece and wears well. got to try the Tribute piece the other day and i must say, it has re-sparked my liking to the piece again. i like the one with fabric and/or rubber strap any chance of some wrist pix? please (im sure you will be back to the Rolex fold one day.... soon )

29 May 2011, 09:48 PM	#5
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Beautiful watch!

29 May 2011, 11:03 PM	#10
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice watch! Congrats and enjoy! John

29 May 2011, 11:15 PM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That one looks perfect on you. No point of owning Rolex just for the exercise of owning Rolex. Use what sings to you. Cheers, Patrick

29 May 2011, 11:23 PM	#12
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Beauty of a watch and a classy, classic piece. It wears perfect on your wrist.

29 May 2011, 11:30 PM	#13
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	I've also made the move to other brands and haven't looked back. Enjoy this beauty. __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

29 May 2011, 11:40 PM	#14
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Love the Blancpain, fortunately I don't want to give up on Rolex for it. I'd sure like to try one of those on. I have the previous model. Attached Images

30 May 2011, 12:04 AM	#15
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	Nice watch

30 May 2011, 12:22 AM	#16
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Cheers everyone. I'll wear it to the London GTG. Hopefully I'll be able to turn up this time. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

30 May 2011, 02:20 AM	#17
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats on a great FF...looks perfect on ya... __________________ too much into watches...

30 May 2011, 03:09 AM	#18
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Great pics __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

30 May 2011, 03:21 AM	#19
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Great pic and very nice watch,congrats.

30 May 2011, 03:42 AM	#20
Ranfni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Panerai AP Posts: 433	Love it best of luck. The only rolex I have left is my ss daytona which will be my sons one day.

30 May 2011, 03:52 AM	#21
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Awesome watch. I have been a fan of Blancpain for a while and there is a good chance one of their models will be my next purchase. I really like the look of their watches and the fact that they only make so many watches a year.

30 May 2011, 07:25 AM	#22
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	Looks great on you, I wish I had the wrist to pull it off. Unfortunately it took me getting one and actually owning it before I realized and accepted the fact my wrist is too small to pull it off so now I am going to sell it and go back to a trusty Rolex as that is what works best for me... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 May 2011, 07:56 AM	#24
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great looking watch... has some features/characteristics of Rolex (note sub bezel, milsub like hands). Enjoy!

30 May 2011, 07:59 AM	#25
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Absolutely beautiful watch - and it looks perfect on the Isofrane! __________________ Tony

30 May 2011, 08:41 AM	#26
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	From one Nate to another! Congrats!

10 July 2011, 12:36 PM	#27
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Found this half-old thread and couldn't agree more... Getting a Blancpain FF could cause the Rolex's collecting dust in the watchbox, the finish and craft in the Fifty Fathoms is amazing Here's mine

10 July 2011, 12:46 PM	#28
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great watch Nathan, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 July 2011, 04:13 PM	#29
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	The BP FF is a great looking watch, I have oftern wondered about getting one, but have never pulled the trigger. And of course the lume is absolutely awesome. Like you after years of being a Rolex fan, I also moved away to other brands. Regards Tony __________________

13 July 2011, 12:28 PM	#30
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	Nice looking dial and bezel. __________________

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