Blancpain

When it comes to Fifty Fathoms, you know my taste.... Vintage, big case, Rotomatic Incabloc, 3/6/9/12, Milspecs, No Rad, Barakuda and " Tutti Quanti ". A bunch of good old " Fifties "... But that doesn't mean that I have zero interest on modern variations...  

It's important to note that I've been diving for about 15 years and have logged well over a hundred dives, and in all kinds of conditions, from the warm crystal clear waters of Cayman Islands and Bali to the murky and cold waters off the coast of Californ... 

Modern diving Watch. Computers are more reliable and accurate, and much less expensive. ;) But as an expression of a modern diving Watch, why not.... Thanks for your meaningful input, my friend. All the best, Nicolas

Hi Nico I think you captured the idea of the X Fathoms well. Why should progress stand still? Is there not room to evolve a classic using today's materials and some new innovations? That is the idea of the X Fathoms. The original Fifty created by Jean-Jac... 

An Xtrem FF, that is the purpose of this Watch. Much more interesting than some other modern FFs released these last years. Best, Nicolas

you deserve that Jubilee 10th FF ;) Great post D

I think its a great addition to the 50 fathoms line despite the unpractical aspects pointed out earlier. It looks great in pictures, very intimidating in real life. It does not have the daily wearability of other high end dive watches from Rolex, AP or Ri... 

Thanks for this review-much appreciated.

Even when it is not impossible to wear it on my wrist, it is seriously BIG and for sure nothing to wear 24/7 :-) Still like it a lot and I think it was a good and important "finger exercise" for Blancpain. Something like a concept watch ... and it showes ...  

I don't know how I will do that, but I have to test it in the real.... Yes, like you, I think it is a very interesting try from Blancpain. All the best, Nicolas

your BP Boutique in Paris. Who knows ... ;-) Cheers, Oliver