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nice, informative==a pleasure to read and view the excellent photos.  thanks

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Review of a rare bird, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 50th Anniversary

 
 By: amanico : June 7th, 2008-08:46
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...  

Yup all is here

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 7th, 2008-10:12
Beautiful watches Cool text Nice shirts Hairy hand Touche again Best

Nice catch my friend !

 
 By: DrStrong : June 7th, 2008-10:48
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

 
 By: amanico : June 7th, 2008-12:45
But one day, maybe, with the help of God, or of this old good Dr...LOL Best. Nicolas

Good to read I come second...

 
 By: DrStrong : June 8th, 2008-08:50
just after god ! Cheers Jeff

Very good read, thanks Nicolas...

 
 By: Kong : June 7th, 2008-11:51
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... 

Thanks, Kong

 
 By: amanico : June 7th, 2008-12:44

Beautiful watch....

 
 By: gazoz : June 7th, 2008-17:30
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... 

Hi, Gazoz, I think

 
 By: amanico : June 7th, 2008-21:01

This article really does it all; great photographs, excellent

 
 By: timerider : June 7th, 2008-17:59
evolution of a classic watch and extremely thought provoking! Bravo! Best, Tim

Excellent review, thanks Nicolas

 
 By: SJX : June 8th, 2008-06:57
The size of your Fifty Fathoms is much more manageable than the current model that is quite large. - SJX

Congratulations Nicolas...Terrific Watch

 
 By: palmasea : June 8th, 2008-22:39
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....

 
 By: MSB : June 9th, 2008-09:54
Lovely write up with excellent photos, thank you for all the work that went into the review. MSB

Greetings from little brother No. 6 !

 
 By: sqrl : June 11th, 2008-21:08
Are we related somehow, Nicolas? Nick (Nicholas) / sqrl...  

Nick SQRL

 
 By: amanico : June 12th, 2008-03:18
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

 
 By: sqrl : June 12th, 2008-19:51
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 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 19th, 2008-10:03
. . . 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... 

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 By: mradjstmnt : March 10th, 2010-05:12
nice, informative==a pleasure to read and view the excellent photos. thanks

Congrats!

 
 By: dxboon : March 11th, 2010-12:34
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...

 
 By: amanico : March 11th, 2010-21:12
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.

 
 By: VMM : May 31st, 2010-02:12
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

Perfectamente dicho, Amigo. :))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 31st, 2010-12:43
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Great review Nicolas!........

 
 By: TonyR : May 31st, 2010-12:11
I've been trying to hunt that one down too! Someday one will be mine! Thanks again for a great review. Tony

Congratulations....

 
 By: MiniCooper : May 31st, 2010-12:43
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....

 
 By: MiniCooper : May 31st, 2010-12:47
my bad..... I did not see the date.... An older review.... It is the new version of seeing the posts.... Belated congratulations anyway.... Cheers

You type too fast... :))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 31st, 2010-12:50
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Old review, but still very enjoyable, thx [nt]

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : May 31st, 2010-14:29
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Thanks a lot, Hans. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 31st, 2010-21:35
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