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yahoobabe · 25 August 2016, 03:59 AM

hi all, first post here!

i'm currently looking for a black diver as i already have submariner and seadweller, and i'm really having trouble deciding between the two...

pls give me some opinion JUST between the two, and if it's possible please ignore the differences of the strap on the two watches, thank you guys so much

yahoobabe · 25 August 2016, 11:35 AM

hmm seems like the pic is having trouble loading? let me try again

JLC http://imgur.com/a/UIpfW
Blancpain http://imgur.com/a/Sx2r2

thanks again guys

vipereaper30 · 28 August 2016, 01:08 AM

Sorry, can't see your picks. Sounds to me like you need a little color variation. My recommendation, blue or grey bathy.

Watcheroo · 28 August 2016, 02:12 AM

I really like that JLC. In this case, however, I'd go with the FF.

Good luck!

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DCheeta · 28 August 2016, 02:18 AM

I have to go with the Blancpain. I'm a big fan of JLC, but the FF is legendary, and so damn cool.

2Redbulls · 28 August 2016, 09:21 AM

For me, the Blancpain FF is the best choice. The JLC Diver just doesn't do it for me. I've owned the Bathyscaphe and Bathyscaphe Chornograph. The only watch I regret selling is my Fifty Fathoms.

malarky_hk · 28 August 2016, 10:09 AM

I'd go with da fiddy, yo! So damn cool.

lapince · 28 August 2016, 08:03 PM

I would go with the FF or an AP ceramic or forged carbon diver if you can add the cash, both awesome watches, but the FF in blue or black is great, I considered getting one but somehow it didn't sit well on my wrist, the AP sat much better so that's what I got and very happy with it

1William · 28 August 2016, 10:37 PM

I like the JLC. I own the DeepSea Chronograph and could not be more pleased with it. It is a true dive watch and scratches the chronograph itch for me.

mps354 · 28 August 2016, 10:50 PM

I'd go jlc due to size...I love the look of the fifty fathoms but to me it's just too large. I'd love a 40mm fifty fathoms

lapince · 29 August 2016, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps354

I'd go jlc due to size...I love the look of the fifty fathoms but to me it's just too large. I'd love a 40mm fifty fathoms

Well it's 45mm but in real not so big, I'd say it wears more or less like an AP ROO 42mm

Watcheroo · 29 August 2016, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapince

Well it's 45mm but in real not so big, I'd say it wears more or less like an AP ROO 42mm

Agreed

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GB-man · 29 August 2016, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapince

Well it's 45mm but in real not so big, I'd say it wears more or less like an AP ROO 42mm

Indeed. My AP diver wears the same size as my 46mm Navitimer.

I'd go FF. Also I love your logic of I have two black divers so naturally I need another

that's how I tend to think as well

asadtiger · 29 August 2016, 10:37 AM

FF would be my choice...a real classic and beauty

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kunlun · 29 August 2016, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yahoobabe

hi all, first post here!

i'm currently looking for a black diver as i already have submariner and seadweller, and i'm really having trouble deciding between the two...

pls give me some opinion JUST between the two, and if it's possible please ignore the differences of the strap on the two watches, thank you guys so much

Hi, you're buying watches that all look the same. Is that truly what you want?

As some have said, a blue FF would be very nice, or even save up for a rose gold FF.

kilyung · 29 August 2016, 01:21 PM

I'm biased but I prefer the history of BPFF

famatta127 · 30 August 2016, 01:28 PM

Fifty on a 7 1/4" wrist, wearing a baby hornback strap...enough said

WristEnvy · 30 August 2016, 03:48 PM

FF for sure! Like others said it wears small for 45 and is quite comfortable! Black is the classic look, but if you fancy Theblue, check that out! One beautiful piece!

IG - @kakashi_gram

Hank · 31 August 2016, 06:15 PM

I love mine~

lapince · 31 August 2016, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kunlun

Hi, you're buying watches that all look the same. Is that truly what you want?

As some have said, a blue FF would be very nice, or even save up for a rose gold FF.

LOL, you know some guys have 10 submariners and that's it, so I think if your thing is dive watches better to get what you want than go for diversity, everytime I went for diversity it didn't end well...

jhcam8 · 31 August 2016, 11:34 PM

drhr · 1 September 2016, 02:00 AM

Both nice but BP is a cut above

ming the merciless · 1 September 2016, 06:36 AM

Blancpain for me.

andrey_ · 5 September 2016, 03:22 AM

Both are beautiful but FF is one level above.

improviz · 5 September 2016, 06:22 AM

Another vote for FF.

mps354 · 5 September 2016, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by famatta127

Fifty on a 7 1/4" wrist, wearing a baby hornback strap...enough said

Wow, looks great on that strap!

osamu · 5 September 2016, 12:44 PM

I thought I would love the JLC, but I saw one in person and it fell a little flat. I think it's very toolish, almost reminded me of a Pelagos. The Blancpain has never been my favorite either, and I haven't see the FF in person. Before I saw the JLC in person, I probably would've voted that way, but after, I think the Blancpain just is more visually interesting, plus much more iconic piece.

WristEnvy · 5 September 2016, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhcam8

That blue FF is awesome!

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Psmith · 5 September 2016, 11:56 PM

Blancpain no doubt.

vman · 6 September 2016, 03:18 AM

Neither. Both fell flat for me... These models play up heritage way overboard.

25 August 2016, 03:59 AM	#1
yahoobabe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2	Need opinion.. JLC diver VS Blancpain 50 fathoms hi all, first post here! i'm currently looking for a black diver as i already have submariner and seadweller, and i'm really having trouble deciding between the two... pls give me some opinion JUST between the two, and if it's possible please ignore the differences of the strap on the two watches, thank you guys so much

28 August 2016, 10:37 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I like the JLC. I own the DeepSea Chronograph and could not be more pleased with it. It is a true dive watch and scratches the chronograph itch for me. Attached Images

30 August 2016, 01:28 PM	#17
famatta127 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: illinois Posts: 15	Need opinion.. JLC diver VS Blancpain 50 fathoms Fifty on a 7 1/4" wrist, wearing a baby hornback strap...enough said Attached Images

31 August 2016, 06:15 PM	#19
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	another vote for the BP FF I love mine~ Attached Images

1 September 2016, 02:00 AM	#22
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	Both nice but BP is a cut above Attached Images

25 August 2016, 11:35 AM	#2
yahoobabe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2	hmm seems like the pic is having trouble loading? let me try again JLC http://imgur.com/a/UIpfW Blancpain http://imgur.com/a/Sx2r2 thanks again guys

28 August 2016, 01:08 AM	#3
vipereaper30 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: BMF Location: Tennessee USA Watch: FPJ UTC Posts: 2,263	Sorry, can't see your picks. Sounds to me like you need a little color variation. My recommendation, blue or grey bathy.

28 August 2016, 02:12 AM	#4
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	I really like that JLC. In this case, however, I'd go with the FF. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2016, 02:18 AM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I have to go with the Blancpain. I'm a big fan of JLC, but the FF is legendary, and so damn cool.

28 August 2016, 09:21 AM	#6
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	For me, the Blancpain FF is the best choice. The JLC Diver just doesn't do it for me. I've owned the Bathyscaphe and Bathyscaphe Chornograph. The only watch I regret selling is my Fifty Fathoms.

28 August 2016, 10:09 AM	#7
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	I'd go with da fiddy, yo! So damn cool.

28 August 2016, 08:03 PM	#8
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I would go with the FF or an AP ceramic or forged carbon diver if you can add the cash, both awesome watches, but the FF in blue or black is great, I considered getting one but somehow it didn't sit well on my wrist, the AP sat much better so that's what I got and very happy with it

28 August 2016, 10:50 PM	#10
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	I'd go jlc due to size...I love the look of the fifty fathoms but to me it's just too large. I'd love a 40mm fifty fathoms

29 August 2016, 10:37 AM	#14
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	FF would be my choice...a real classic and beauty Sent from my SM-N920S using Tapatalk

29 August 2016, 01:21 PM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm biased but I prefer the history of BPFF

30 August 2016, 03:48 PM	#18
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	FF for sure! Like others said it wears small for 45 and is quite comfortable! Black is the classic look, but if you fancy Theblue, check that out! One beautiful piece! IG - @kakashi_gram

31 August 2016, 11:34 PM	#21
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068

1 September 2016, 06:36 AM	#23
ming the merciless "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Posts: 459	Blancpain for me.

5 September 2016, 03:22 AM	#24
andrey_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Athens Watch: 16700 Posts: 300	Both are beautiful but FF is one level above. __________________

5 September 2016, 06:22 AM	#25
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Another vote for FF. __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

5 September 2016, 12:44 PM	#27
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I thought I would love the JLC, but I saw one in person and it fell a little flat. I think it's very toolish, almost reminded me of a Pelagos. The Blancpain has never been my favorite either, and I haven't see the FF in person. Before I saw the JLC in person, I probably would've voted that way, but after, I think the Blancpain just is more visually interesting, plus much more iconic piece.

5 September 2016, 11:56 PM	#29
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Blancpain no doubt. __________________

6 September 2016, 03:18 AM	#30
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Neither. Both fell flat for me... These models play up heritage way overboard.

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