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Well, Nick, I share your point of view
With the Rolex bracelet, this Blancpain is one of the rare I like on a watch, as I'm more a strap guy...
As for the bezel of our version, compared to the new verios, I prefer it for the same reason than you, much closer to the original 1953 model...
Now, I'm hunting a Mil Spec and my Blancapin collection will end!
Best.
Nicolas
Review of a rare bird, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 50th Anniversary
Let me introduce you my last purchase, which was a nice and surprising arrival, as I hunted this piece for some 5 long years,now.... The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, 50th Anniversary! This watch was launched in 2003, in a LE of 3 series of 50 watches, the Ser...
Nice catch my friend !
and another great review ! The picture of the caseback is really impressive, the watch must be spectacular in the metal. Cheers Jeff
You know, Jeff, I miss so badly this Bloody Mil Spec
But one day, maybe, with the help of God, or of this old good Dr...LOL Best. Nicolas
Very good read, thanks Nicolas...
Congrats on your FF 50th Anniversary Series II. I think this FF is one of the most beautiful Sports-Action-Watches around. The convex sapphire bezel is special. It will be great if you can shoot a lume shot...especially with the lit-up numerals on the bez...
Beautiful watch....
Hi Nicolas, very nice time piece i will keep an eye out for this piece as ive always liked it but your one is even nicer what do you think i could pick one up for if found at all are they around , and the SS71 bracelet is my favourite bracelet of all watc...
This article really does it all; great photographs, excellent
evolution of a classic watch and extremely thought provoking! Bravo! Best, Tim
Excellent review, thanks Nicolas
The size of your Fifty Fathoms is much more manageable than the current model that is quite large. - SJX
Congratulations Nicolas...Terrific Watch
This watch looks terrific in the SS bracelet, but AMAZING in rubber... I can imagine that the 40mm case makes this watch much easier to wear compared to the new one - which although quite beautiful as well - wears a bit heavy and large for my taste. Defin...
50 Fathoms review....
Lovely write up with excellent photos, thank you for all the work that went into the review. MSB
Greetings from little brother No. 6 !
Are we related somehow, Nicolas? Nick (Nicholas) / sqrl...
Nick SQRL
I'm really impressed....Seems we have a very similar taste for watches, my friend... This BP FF Nr 6, the Pre V Watches, a Vintage JLC Diver.... Unbelievable, my friend. It 's a long time you own it? Best, Bro! Nicolas
Hi
3 years now I like the proportions for a bracelet and the lack of hash marks on the bezel more than the newer version Its the only bracelet watch I own and a nice fit Nick
Late to the party, as usual . . .
. . . but I'm glad I showed up at Blancpain's address just in time to register my congratulations, NIcolas . . . your version of the FF is my favorite, too, and I remember trying one on four years ago and wondering if there was room in my budget for yet a...
Congrats!
Nicolas, another excellent FF joins the family! Congratulations to you! I'm off to lunch now, but just saw this and wanted to post a quick word to cheer on your latest acquisition. The Fifty Fathoms are a wonderful family of watches. You know I love diver...
LOL, Daos...Look at the date of the post...
We have to get used to the new system, which is excellent because it allows old posts to surface. This FF is still with me, and like the Dwarfs, they are 7 now... Thanks for your nice comments, Sister! Nicolas
The best looking 50 Fathoms by far. Love it.
Excellent report. Beautiful pictures and watches. Been thinking for many years in this Ltd Ed. When it was released, it was too expensive for my pocket so I let it escape. Patience will give us wisdom, and wisdom will give us patience. Thanks Nico. Vte
Great review Nicolas!........
I've been trying to hunt that one down too! Someday one will be mine! Thanks again for a great review. Tony
Congratulations....
on getting a watch that you wanted so much..... Enjoy it..... I thought, though, that you had more than one vintage FF.... I must been mistaken.... Great review... Cheers
Ooppss....
my bad..... I did not see the date.... An older review.... It is the new version of seeing the posts.... Belated congratulations anyway.... Cheers
