This is a post ...

after my taste. Passionated, experienced, frank, honest ...

Something we can´t get from a newbie and not from everybody.

Please let me add some info/comments:

"inside is made of rubber to avoid quick ageing because of sweat" MIne shows some bubbles after four years,
which is much better than compared to any leather strap, isn´t it?

"The alternatives Blancpain is offering are very limited." That is indeed a weakness and I would have prefered to see
more alternatives for straps, instead of different colours/styles at the watch ...

"exactly the same deployant Vacheron Constantin use for their watches" Never realised it, but find the observation quite interesting.
"X-71 steel bracelet - and it comes with an extraordinary high price tag" At least it is cheaper these days, than in the beginning ...

"But isn't it nice to wear a watch that catches so much attention once people see it, but nearly nobody knows it?" Agree, this is
the cream on the top Only one (unknown to me) person in four years, complimented the specific watch on my wrist and
wanted to get some info about the durability of the bezel. The person was working in a Leica Boutique and had a Breguet XXI on his wrist ...

Henrik, thanks for sharing your experience, your knowledge, your thoughts ...!

Oliver

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3 years of experience with the modern Fifty Fathoms

By: shortys home : July 24th, 2011-10:36

The first time I saw the modern Fifty Fathoms was at a Blancpain reception alongside Baselworld 2007. The models shown still had the date window placed at 3, for regular production they changed it to the 4.30 position - which had a positive impact on the ...

Thansk for this great report...

By: fherradon : July 24th, 2011-11:55

I enjoyed a lot reading it. Definititly this kind of reports are pushing me more and more in my idea of get the FF sport. Thanks for your comments and amazing .pictures I'm with you that the tool that allow to change the strap should come included with th...

This is always much more interesting to read thoughts from owners...

By: amanico : July 24th, 2011-13:42

Who spent an important time in living with the watch they"re writing about... They know what they're saying, they live with the pros and the cons, and they can describe in total sincerity their time keeper. The modern FF is an important watch, a very appe...

Great post, Henrik

By: Davo : July 24th, 2011-18:31

Love the modern FF. Your post has definitely got me itching for one now.

A serious FF collection.

By: grigo : July 24th, 2011-23:07

That is one very nice collection of FF's. I personnally love my FF Chrono. Best regards, George

This is a post ...

By: small-luxury-world : July 25th, 2011-01:13

thanks for the report

By: playtime : July 25th, 2011-18:57

I really like the tan straps--to my eye it really lends a vintage appeal to the FF J

Great write up, Henrik!

By: aboen : July 25th, 2011-21:29

Agree on all points. I completely admire your enthusiasm for the modern BP FF and absolutely understand why. Thanks for the brilliant post. Best Drew

I fully agree with Oliver....

By: MiniCooper : July 26th, 2011-11:14

Thanks for a great, passionate and honest report... Cheers

Great post indeed...

By: hans_jorgen_1968 : July 26th, 2011-13:51

..and very interesting to follow your progression towards more BP FF Best Hans

First hand eperience.. Great review.. Perfect pics ! .. 1 Q:

By: hs111 : July 31st, 2011-22:22

Really enjoyed your report, helpful impressions .. Thank you ! 1 humble Q allowed: - selling the Tribute/ No Rad - unhappy or just to similar or not long the line with your quartet ? Hope you don't mind the question: - I somehow had been looking at it, ( ...

Thanks to all for your comments...

By: shortys home : August 1st, 2011-21:37

... and answering the question from hs: The reason I have let the Tribute go is really simple: to fund for the WG version ;-) Also, the No Radiation symbol makes it a very casual watch. Future will show whether I regret it... Cheers Henrik

I hope that....

By: MiniCooper : August 2nd, 2011-10:35

you do not regret it.... The No Radiation was is a truly special one.... On the other hand, the wg FF is truly stunning.... You did very well to buy it... and you got me thinking about getting one too... (should I be able to find one) Cheers

Amazing modern FF collection...

By: Michael Schott : August 3rd, 2011-18:23

Thank you for this look into your collection and your insightful comments. I find the new FF to be nearly perfect in every way and lust to have one on my wrist. Thanks, Mike.

Tang Buckle

By: Boefke : August 5th, 2011-06:25

Hello There, Are the tang buckles the same size. I mean the one on the rubber strap against the one on the black canvas/sailcloth one? I have a metal bracelet and want a extra strap. The rubber one you can only get with the toolkit wich is now 883 euro. T...

Jan,...

By: shortys home : August 5th, 2011-07:54

... the toolkit contains the rubber strap and a steel tang buckle. Personally, I find 300 € for a tang buckle a little over the edge :-( Henrik

A fantastic report and wonderful pictures

By: Jim C - jhcam8 : August 27th, 2011-09:20

- thank you very much.

Fortunate one.

By: Jakkree Pusawong : August 22nd, 2016-04:20

Henrik, it took me two years of frugal life to bought a single 5015 but you can afford to pull out almost every model of it !. That's shockingly fortune well spend. I can't help but drooling(and a mix of envy) at your collection.

I must have missed this review when it first came out.

By: vitalsigns : August 23rd, 2016-10:14

Great write-up and spectacular pictures, as always. I know you are the king of the Breguet Type XX, but now I see that your kingdom encompasses the modern Fifty Fathoms as well. Cheers, John

A bit of a necro thread

By: logan2z : August 24th, 2016-20:19

But a great read. I'm curious why the TTFF was the one to go. If it were my choice that would probably be the FF that I would own as I prefer the all-brushed case and the rotor is something very special. But they're all beautifully made and iconic watches...