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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE ... first impression
Apr 25, 2013,15:02 PM
So far I don´t have more details and pictures, but I thought you might be interested to see it/them at least.
Are those the (potential) 60s anniversary watches or do they have more under their sleeve? I don´t know, at the moment.
First thoughts: Interesting. Both look like tool watches, the shape of the cases look like my former Bathyscaphe ...
Quite different, to what we already have:
More to come ...
Oliver
This message has been edited by small-luxury-world on 2013-04-25 15:16:53 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-04-25 16:54:43
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE ... first impression
By: small-luxury-world : April 25th, 2013-15:02
So far I don´t have more details and pictures, but I thought you might be interested to see it/them at least. Are those the (potential) 60s anniversary watches or do they have more under their sleeve? I don´t know, at the moment. First thoughts : I nteres...
Thank for the photo
By: Briandumais : April 25th, 2013-17:29
I am quite surprised they have another vintage watch design. Not my favorite design but its nice they are looking back at there roots. I wonder what the diameter of the watch. If its 40-41 mm i might have to look at one in person! I would love to find a n...
Fully agree with Tony
By: agyzace : April 25th, 2013-22:38
For me also, the perfect new FF would be: 1. New Bathyscaphe case shape 2. curved spphire crystal, like the current FF models 3. wider, curved rotating bezel, made of sapphire like in the current FF 4. a clean dial Now, that would be a fitting 60th Annive...
Some life pictures of the Bathyscaphe
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 26th, 2013-05:41
taken from the booth (Oliver will have more next week): The Bathyscaphe comes in a 43mm stainless steel case with a grey dial. The bezel is not sapphire but ceramic. It rotates only in one direction, as it should. A look at the back reveals a pleasant vie...
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By: fifty fathoms : April 26th, 2013-07:19
... I do no have any emotion for this watch. Would anyone of you pay this price for a watch from an other brand ! I would not even notice it. I hoped for a milspec FF, 42 mm, domed crystal, brushed finish and so on. I would not expect BP to copy the less ...
Similar thoughts here
By: agyzace : April 26th, 2013-08:57
1. Case: ok, but to be honest I would prefer if BP sticks to the current shape for the FFs, since it is a trademark of the company and it makes the FF stand on its own right. The Bathy case shape can be found in JLC, Zenith, Tag Heuer, etc. I prefer the i...
... some more official pictures & information
By: small-luxury-world : April 26th, 2013-08:09
Fifty Fathoms: 60 years of diving and as still as modern as ever! In 2013, Blancpain presents the Bathyscaphe version Since its creation in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms by Blancpain has been the archetypal modern diver’s watch. 60 years on, two new models join...
What a crown !
By: flamenco : April 28th, 2013-19:01
Hope it looks better in the flesh. For now, its hard to fall in love ... At least I have my 45mm monster in the mean time.
My very own...
By: shortys home : April 26th, 2013-10:30
... dynamics: Having seen the first pics two days ago: where is the point? Seeing official press pics early today: not too bad... Watching the video on the Blancpain website this afternoon: I want this watch Not being focussed on exact replication of vint...
Looks like the first (serious) modern "tool" from BP ...
By: small-luxury-world : April 27th, 2013-04:05
and so far, weird or not, I like it. Their video is well done and the first wrist shot I saw looked very promising as well. Henrik, I am absolutely not surprised that you placed your order already. Well done :-) Only a few more days until I can see it on ...
... could not resist
By: small-luxury-world : April 27th, 2013-04:24
to show it before next week .. :-) (credit: MarcoG) :-) ...
Trade? For sure not!
By: small-luxury-world : April 27th, 2013-04:35
Add? We will see ... the beauty & the beast ... The beauty ... ...
Oliver, that is...
By: shortys home : April 27th, 2013-05:19
... not fair. Not fair at all!!! ;-) great wristshot, now I get even more impatient... Have a great time in Basel. Henrik
Bead blasted?
By: gmark2800 : April 27th, 2013-08:35
The case looks very grey? Is it some sort of bead blasted finish? Also the watch strongly reminds me of the MIH:
Not bad on this pic.
By: VMM : April 29th, 2013-01:25
But once again, same question comes to my mind; what's wrong with Blancpain design department since some years ago? Sorry, but this is my most sincere opinion, and I'm not alone on this. Thanks for the live pic, Oliver. Vte :)
Embarassing!
By: MattS : April 26th, 2013-13:47
as far as I am concerned!..............so bad, so cheap looking!!! Matt
Finally ...
By: nilomis : April 26th, 2013-15:25
A Fifty Fathoms that I can wear. Vintage looks on a modern body and engine. Where do I sign? Cheers, Nilo
If I am honest....
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 27th, 2013-01:55
....I am glad i elected to go for the Series 2 50th Anniversary.
the date ruins the dial--incontrovertibly.
By: Mostel : April 27th, 2013-20:55
Since I am not a vintage Blancpain follower, collector, or expert, I can look at this watch as 'just a new Blancpain'. And I like it a lot. But that DATE!!! It's really a dealkiller. Maybe in person it will be subtle? I don't know... But overall, I like t...
Steel bracelet?
By: JohnPassaquar : May 15th, 2013-02:45
Any ideas if a steel bracelet for this might be available? Thanks Olly
So far ...
By: small-luxury-world : May 15th, 2013-11:20
nothing is in the pipeline. Also I am not sure if it will look good, in this case. Oliver