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desert island watch
As I was sitting in the lobby of my hotel in Abu Dhabi after the completion of a three day conference, I took some time off waiting for my flight which was much later in the day.
I was wearing the Fifty Fathoms Sport during this trip, and while I looked at it, I reminded myself what I have thought many times before: 'in case I could only have one watch on a desert island for years, that would be the one'. I have owned this watch since 2008 and to this day it remains the most complete watch I ever owned.
It is so beautifully designed that it has not a single item I would change, meaning I find it perfect. The sapphire bezel which is reminiscent to bakelite bezels of old, combined to the curved sapphire crystal and the polished case, makes the watch a modern-day vintage. I also find perfectly fitting the factory strap which seems to be indestructible.
I have been using this watch diving, motorcycling, etc. Not a single problem and not any scratches thanks to the crystal and sapphire bezel protecting practically fully the watch from the top.
What I also love is that for 6 years now, I have met in the flesh only one guy who has been wearing this watch (incredibly enough he also was driving the same car 
), which shows it is a very personal watch for those who can appreciate a Fifty Fathoms and its pedigree as well as the traditional way in which it is assembled.
), which shows it is a very personal watch for those who can appreciate a Fifty Fathoms and its pedigree as well as the traditional way in which it is assembled.In my collection there are other classics such as the Nautilus, Patrimony, Sea-Dweller, as well as in-house competitors (50th anniversary Fifty Fathoms, blue version of the Fifty Fathoms Sport), but I know that on that desert island I would rather have the standard Fifty Fathoms telling me the time, for all the above described characteristics.
A wonderful weekend to all,
Alexandros
PS: it would be interesting to hear what would be your companion, on your desert island guys
This message has been edited by agyzas on 2014-05-03 00:57:10
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desert island watch
As I was sitting in the lobby of my hotel in Abu Dhabi after the completion of a three day conference, I took some time off waiting for my flight which was much later in the day. I was wearing the Fifty Fathoms Sport during this trip, and while I looked a...
Hey, Alexandros, my friend...
I love the way you elaborated your choice. And I love to see you loving these modern FFs so much, too. Tough call, my friend... If I had to be pragmatic, then to think that I may be stuck in a desert island for a long time, then I would take a Rolex. And ...
hey, dearest Nicolas...
...for some mysterious reason I had suspected that a Rolex would have been your choice. A Sea-Dweller would have been my second choice actually. I would stick to modern probably as well, due to reliability concerns. Have a great weekend my friend! Alexand...
Only if long term reliability is the most important.
If not, the choice is naturally much larger... ;) All the best. Nicolas
a desert island is not a place to underestimate...
...hence reliability is crucial : - ) Have a great one! Alexandros
whenever I have the necessary budget...
I always think on this purchase, always. there are a couple of watches in the range of 5/7K€ in my wishlist, but it happens i drop. concerning the FF it's only a matter of size, don't get me wrong, i easily wear Panerai in 44mm case, but the Blancpain see...
it wears small
Hi Christian, the FF wears much smaller than a 45mm watch due the fact that: 1. the watch closes in downwards,meaning that at the base (where it comes in contact with the hand), it is probably more a 39mm 2. the bezel is a nice size, hence the dial is muc...
Alexadros...
...i'll let you know if i will able to try this beats on my wrist. thanks for your answer. best christ
Completely agree
I recently purchased the Blancpain FF Sport and have been wearing it about 90% of the time since. It has a lot of competition for wrist time - Nautilus 5980, Rolex GMT II and Sub, Heuer Monaco, Grand Seiko GMT, GP 1945 Chrono XXL, and an RGM 801E. It seem...
deserted island watch
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It's nice to feel that kinship with a watch
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this is the post that tipped the scales for me
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delighted
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It is undisputed in its performance data. A RR might be slightly disputed :-) All the very best, dear Oliver, Alexandros
