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esm · 31 December 2011, 09:22 AM

(posting the entire thread on an iPad 2 via tapatalk....)

So, here it is.... Following my recent thread - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=209779... Here is my absolutely last incoming of 2011 (I seriously thought my last one was in September)

Yes, it is a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, but not the ones that most people are familiar with.... I understand Blancpain came up with the diver design and had it available to public before Rolex brought out the Submariner.... But due to the brilliant Rolex marketing and advertisement, I can only associate "that design" with the Submariner (meh... What kind of WIS is that you maybe wondering?!? A shallow one maybe?

)

This incoming took awhile to accomplish... As I have tried many other pieces - on top of my head were, Zenith El Primero Stricking 10th, Zenith New Vintage 1969, AP ROO Volcano, AP ROO Diver, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Diver..... BUT I want something that is "different", "not seem often", while "very wearable" and "comfortable".

Anyway, this is Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Chronographe Flyback "Speed Commander". This is a numbered edition, and this variant comes in either Orange/Black or Yellow/Black combo. I have gone with the Orange/Black Speed Commander, because orange is my second fave colour (after green as most of you guys are aware of

). My supplier was able to locate a single digit edition number for me, so I'm very pleased with that. (I have no idea which number they have gone up to.... But one of my suppliers had a yellow one in the no. 18X region). My understanding is that these two combos have been discontinued.... (but still on Blancpain.com

)

The Speed Commander is Blancpain's association/connection with Motorsports, as the CEO is a massive Motorsports fan. The balance wheel is the design of a motor vehicle's alloy wheel. (apparently.... I have not taken a pic of it yet... Will do that later)

Now, the important bit... The pix. These are the ones taken earlier in not so good light condition, some of the pix shows "yellow" rather than "orange"........

I have taken some more while wearing it today, but haven't uploaded them yet (still on the iPhone

)

Hope you like these pix for now. The box is massive. I seriously thought my 2nd teaser pic from the linked "incoming thread" was a pretty good hint on which Blancpain FF this would be...

In case you are questioning the quality of my iPhone pix.... Yes, the case is black and has a carbon fibre dial.... With red bits on the dial...

Lastly, here is the wrist pic

IMO - I don't think it'd bump into one of this in the wild very often...

I will post more pix soon, I promise

HL65 · 31 December 2011, 09:40 AM

Congrats Eric! Great and unique way to close out the year! Happy New Year! Enjoy...

chicagofan · 31 December 2011, 11:36 AM

Congrats!

MrJ320 · 31 December 2011, 11:37 AM

Oh wow, the watch looks amazing! Congrats!

Psmith · 31 December 2011, 12:23 PM

Congrats Eric - what a way to end the year

Watch looks fantastic

mfer · 31 December 2011, 12:36 PM

Congrats. That is a chunk of steel!

MikeJaye · 31 December 2011, 02:02 PM

At last!!

I'm probably the only one here but I'm not actually a fan of the BPFF, your chrono version I quite like though. Just has more going for it than the non chrono versions. Congratulations.

drockadam · 31 December 2011, 02:13 PM

Very nice!

masterkiller · 31 December 2011, 06:18 PM

Congrats Eric, an rare bird indeed!

/masterkiller

asadtiger · 31 December 2011, 06:50 PM

thats an absolutely beautiful very sporty watch...very cool addition to end the year

johnbeth · 31 December 2011, 06:53 PM

Congrats Eric!

SS Oyster · 31 December 2011, 07:02 PM

Looks great - we have the same favorite colors

sleddog · 31 December 2011, 07:31 PM

Good for you Eric......
Blancpain has a fantastic finish. You should enjoy that new piece!!

dddrees · 31 December 2011, 09:45 PM

Congrats Eric.

esm · 1 January 2012, 01:53 AM

thanks for the kind words guys.

must say - im loving the DLC case (thought it'd too black initially..

). i think the orange and red bits breaks up the darkness quite nicely

currently thinking of a couple additional straps for it, will see what happens, the allen key style springbars can be a pain in the back side apparently

happy new year everyone

B. Doggy · 1 January 2012, 02:06 AM

Congrats, man.

The Joker · 1 January 2012, 02:55 AM

WOW congrats

T.S.Eliot · 1 January 2012, 05:01 AM

Looks great, wear it in good health and happy new year.

Cheers,
K

vukotab · 1 January 2012, 09:09 PM

Really fantastic piece!

Wear it in a good health!

dalip · 1 January 2012, 09:15 PM

Congrats Eric - quite a piece

spuds · 2 January 2012, 03:26 AM

No idea how I missed this thread after badgering you for more pic's mate but my sincere congratulations again....

& despite all the undeniable "orangey goodness" it looks so much more 'wearable' in the daylight shot as posted here than it looked on my bb-screen.

(thankfully!!

)

Fearsome Puppy · 2 January 2012, 11:58 PM

Congrats Eric, that is a stunning Blancpain, the carbon dial really works well with the bold colours. I tried on (and very nearly picked up) the yellow/black version last year when browsing around Bond Street...

esm · 3 January 2012, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fearsome Puppy

Congrats Eric, that is a stunning Blancpain, the carbon dial really works well with the bold colours. I tried on (and very nearly picked up) the yellow/black version last year when browsing around Bond Street...

thanks Kevin...

i have alsy tried on the yellow/black combo... but the orange/black stood out for me.

IMO - the yellow is a funky version, whereas the orange is "more matured"...

here are a couple of wrist pix

Kevin.S · 3 January 2012, 04:52 AM

Very cool!! "can I have the box" lol :)

aboen · 3 January 2012, 07:35 AM

Such a great looking chronograph.
No denying Blancpain’s superb fit and finish for sure.
Huge Congrats, Eric!

snowpea · 3 January 2012, 10:42 AM

Nice piece congrats Eric

Cru Jones · 4 January 2012, 12:24 AM

very cool and rare! i dig it. what a nice piece. enjoy!!

now that it's 2012, time to start some new "incoming" threads, eric.

esm · 4 January 2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

now that it's 2012, time to start some new "incoming" threads, eric.

too early for me Cru, too early...

maybe next week

ocwatching · 4 January 2012, 03:35 AM

congrats and Unique indeed...
its a mix of diver and motorsports..
love that graphite dial..

Yoda · 4 January 2012, 10:08 AM

I understand your love for the colours which is hard to explain unless you see and wear the watch for a few days. I had an AP Volcano which I thought was weird on the website but after trying on the black and orange combination I fell in love with, recently purchased an AP Bumblebee, again a black carbon watch with a black yellow dial. Every time I look at the Bumblebee in a different shade of light the shapes of the carbon changes to a version I have never seen before. Nevertheless to say the watch is a keeper. Enjoy your watch it's a looker.

31 December 2011, 09:22 AM	#1
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Last incoming of 2011 - Blancpain Fifty Fathoms...... With a "Flyback" complication (posting the entire thread on an iPad 2 via tapatalk....) So, here it is.... Following my recent thread - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=209779... Here is my absolutely last incoming of 2011 (I seriously thought my last one was in September) Yes, it is a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, but not the ones that most people are familiar with.... I understand Blancpain came up with the diver design and had it available to public before Rolex brought out the Submariner.... But due to the brilliant Rolex marketing and advertisement, I can only associate "that design" with the Submariner (meh... What kind of WIS is that you maybe wondering?!? A shallow one maybe? ) This incoming took awhile to accomplish... As I have tried many other pieces - on top of my head were, Zenith El Primero Stricking 10th, Zenith New Vintage 1969, AP ROO Volcano, AP ROO Diver, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Diver..... BUT I want something that is "different", "not seem often", while "very wearable" and "comfortable". Anyway, this is Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Chronographe Flyback "Speed Commander". This is a numbered edition, and this variant comes in either Orange/Black or Yellow/Black combo. I have gone with the Orange/Black Speed Commander, because orange is my second fave colour (after green as most of you guys are aware of ). My supplier was able to locate a single digit edition number for me, so I'm very pleased with that. (I have no idea which number they have gone up to.... But one of my suppliers had a yellow one in the no. 18X region). My understanding is that these two combos have been discontinued.... (but still on Blancpain.com ) The Speed Commander is Blancpain's association/connection with Motorsports, as the CEO is a massive Motorsports fan. The balance wheel is the design of a motor vehicle's alloy wheel. (apparently.... I have not taken a pic of it yet... Will do that later) Now, the important bit... The pix. These are the ones taken earlier in not so good light condition, some of the pix shows "yellow" rather than "orange"........ I have taken some more while wearing it today, but haven't uploaded them yet (still on the iPhone ) Hope you like these pix for now. The box is massive. I seriously thought my 2nd teaser pic from the linked "incoming thread" was a pretty good hint on which Blancpain FF this would be... In case you are questioning the quality of my iPhone pix.... Yes, the case is black and has a carbon fibre dial.... With red bits on the dial... Lastly, here is the wrist pic IMO - I don't think it'd bump into one of this in the wild very often... I will post more pix soon, I promise

31 December 2011, 09:40 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Congrats Eric! Great and unique way to close out the year! Happy New Year! Enjoy... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 December 2011, 12:23 PM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats Eric - what a way to end the year Watch looks fantastic __________________

31 December 2011, 12:36 PM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Congrats. That is a chunk of steel! __________________ member#3242

31 December 2011, 06:18 PM	#9
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	Congrats Eric, an rare bird indeed! /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

31 December 2011, 11:36 AM	#3
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats!

31 December 2011, 11:37 AM	#4
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Oh wow, the watch looks amazing! Congrats!

31 December 2011, 02:02 PM	#7
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	At last!! I'm probably the only one here but I'm not actually a fan of the BPFF, your chrono version I quite like though. Just has more going for it than the non chrono versions. Congratulations.

31 December 2011, 02:13 PM	#8
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very nice!

31 December 2011, 06:50 PM	#10
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	thats an absolutely beautiful very sporty watch...very cool addition to end the year

31 December 2011, 06:53 PM	#11
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats Eric!

31 December 2011, 07:02 PM	#12
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Looks great - we have the same favorite colors

31 December 2011, 07:31 PM	#13
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Good for you Eric...... Blancpain has a fantastic finish. You should enjoy that new piece!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 December 2011, 09:45 PM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats Eric. __________________ 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

1 January 2012, 01:53 AM	#15
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	thanks for the kind words guys. must say - im loving the DLC case (thought it'd too black initially.. ). i think the orange and red bits breaks up the darkness quite nicely currently thinking of a couple additional straps for it, will see what happens, the allen key style springbars can be a pain in the back side apparently happy new year everyone

1 January 2012, 02:06 AM	#16
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Congrats, man. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

1 January 2012, 02:55 AM	#17
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	WOW congrats

1 January 2012, 05:01 AM	#18
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	Looks great, wear it in good health and happy new year. Cheers, K

1 January 2012, 09:09 PM	#19
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Really fantastic piece! Wear it in a good health!

1 January 2012, 09:15 PM	#20
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats Eric - quite a piece __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

2 January 2012, 03:26 AM	#21
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	No idea how I missed this thread after badgering you for more pic's mate but my sincere congratulations again.... & despite all the undeniable "orangey goodness" it looks so much more 'wearable' in the daylight shot as posted here than it looked on my bb-screen. (thankfully!! ) __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

2 January 2012, 11:58 PM	#22
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Congrats Eric, that is a stunning Blancpain, the carbon dial really works well with the bold colours. I tried on (and very nearly picked up) the yellow/black version last year when browsing around Bond Street... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

3 January 2012, 04:52 AM	#24
Kevin.S 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,376	Very cool!! "can I have the box" lol :)

3 January 2012, 07:35 AM	#25
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Such a great looking chronograph. No denying Blancpain’s superb fit and finish for sure. Huge Congrats, Eric!

3 January 2012, 10:42 AM	#26
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Nice piece congrats Eric __________________

4 January 2012, 12:24 AM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	very cool and rare! i dig it. what a nice piece. enjoy!! now that it's 2012, time to start some new "incoming" threads, eric.

4 January 2012, 03:35 AM	#29
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats and Unique indeed... its a mix of diver and motorsports.. love that graphite dial.. __________________ too much into watches...

4 January 2012, 10:08 AM	#30
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	I understand your love for the colours which is hard to explain unless you see and wear the watch for a few days. I had an AP Volcano which I thought was weird on the website but after trying on the black and orange combination I fell in love with, recently purchased an AP Bumblebee, again a black carbon watch with a black yellow dial. Every time I look at the Bumblebee in a different shade of light the shapes of the carbon changes to a version I have never seen before. Nevertheless to say the watch is a keeper. Enjoy your watch it's a looker.

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