Blancpain

" AM 103 ": Tornek Rayville: 2 observations: Among all the watches I know, I think that the Blancpain FFs are certainly the sexiest Vintage to take in picture. It is certainly due to the patina of these watches, their plexy and their bakelite bezel. The o...  

wonderfull.............my forbidden dream

The funny thing is that each time I look at these Vintage FFs, I am suffering... I must be masochist... Best. Nicolas

for your photos.... Interesting about the bakelite bezel..... Are they as sensitive as the Rolex gtm Bakelite bezels? Thank you Best PP

From what I saw, many 6542 have a destroyed ( or almost destroyed ) bakelite bezel, while you more often see bakelite bezels on the FFs in better condition. So yes, I'd say that the bezel on the 6542 is more sensible than on the FFs, but let's keep in min... 

into it and discussed it also.... As you said a bakelite bezel is always fragile.... But the Rolex does seem a bit more sensitive as it is more rounded up and the steel "protector" Is thinner..... The Blancpain one is flater and the steel around is wider.... 

...a pleasure to see nice birds like these on a roof ! indeed there is other vintage watch for me that has this charme ! nice photos Best regards Stephan

there is no ! other watch... ;-) Stephan

Maybe some Vintage JLC Diiving watches? And a fews Rolexes? These FFs are hard to beat, indeed. Best and thanks for your kind comment, my friend. Nicolas

there could be some interesting JLs, BPs,Rolexes,Universal Geneves.... but I can not have them all, but it is allways a pleasure to see these beauties and feel the spirit of the 50th and 60th ! Best Stephan

As I'm ending a post about the Diving watches from the 60ies... Best, Nicolas

you are masochist..............ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!!! i want a FF.............

YES you are............... help me!!!! post many pics please

nickolas; great shots. do you know the cas diameter in millimeters? best regards; bob

41 mm. Best, Nicolas

Beautiful light Nico, well done, some more beauty shots to add to the collection. Matt

what's happen??? "italian light"?????

thanks for these sexy vintage roof shots, as you like to call them

... great watches with nice orange sun and terracotta colored tiles sounds like almost paradise Cheers Hans

It is difficult to find a nicer background for these Vintage FFs... Best, Hans. Nicolas

we don't get tired of this beautiful setup. You're right, FF's are among the sexiest vintage watches. Cheers Jeff

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How can a couple of divers be so perfect on a roof? Beautiful duo, Nicolas! Imagine how lucky the seagulls in Italy must have been this summer! Best Blomman

While they are more legitimate than Seagulls... Strange that you don't have one in your collection... Best, my friend. Nicolas

…on my non JLC wishlist… A troubling note; I talked to one of my “ watch guys ” and he said that the fake from a certain country are so good that he as a watchmaker have great difficulties to tell the difference between real or fake. So for a newbie like ... 

And the golden rule is the doubt, here. In case of doubt, pass on it. But there are some secure FFs, my friend. Best, Nicolas

... that these shots were either done in the morning or late afternoon? My experience is with fine automobiles, and we always had the finest picture results at those 2 times of the day. May I ask iif that also applies to photos of timepieces?

Early morning or late afternoon, depending on the family's agenda. For the reason you mentionned, the light! And yes, it also applies to timepieces, as a good light is crucial. Best, Nicolas

Nobody does it better!

I still wonder how your Celestial would pop up on a roof... Best, Nicolas

... after almost 50 years time, dial of these watches made in '60 have become such beauty! i always like to extend this analog to think those modern watches that i have now, how would they be looked like after 50 years later. in any case, by then i will b... 

But I have more doubts on Luminova indexes. From some 20 years old watches, I didn't notice any change in the color of luminova. But, hey, maybe it takes more time, as the quality of our modern watches has also improved a lot! Best, Stefan. Nicolas