The rubber strap is shockingly nice!

The 42mm Fifty Fathoms 5010 is now available in polished red gold

By: shortys home : June 4th, 2026-06:03

Originally launched in 2024 with two models in satin brushed red gold, the polished case finish highlights the luxurious aspects of the timepiece. Here are some impressions, hope you enjoy. Cheers Henrik ...

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Thanks for the news, Henrik.

By: amanico : June 4th, 2026-06:15

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Eye candy

By: Arronax : June 4th, 2026-06:29

I've always felt like this model of the FF was a better incarnation of the luxury dive watch than the submariner, even on rubber it's not even close.

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I fully agree with you, especially when it comes to the 1) bezel of the FF, 2) the movement finishing and 3) the rubber strap having an ultra luxurious feel (which is almost impossible to achieve with such material)..

By: Abu Alex : June 4th, 2026-09:48

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By: blau : June 4th, 2026-11:40

I have no idea how they made it feel so much more luxurious than any other rubber strap I've felt.

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It looks very nice to me.

By: quattro : June 4th, 2026-07:12

Thank you, Henrik. Best, Emmanuel

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Beautiful but applying logic (why you may ask - fair question) it's the wrong metal for it

By: Mr Glass : June 4th, 2026-07:44

The pretend engineer in me screams, "steel or titanium", yet I really like it.

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Gorgeous piece.

By: vitalsigns : June 4th, 2026-12:19

I just wish it was thinner. A real competitor to the Yachtmaster RG w/ rubber strap. And polished RG looks much better than brushed RG. The brushed version looks too plain, almost like a brushed bronze piece. The black dial version is my favorite compared...

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