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...But who where these gold birds made for?
Jul 28, 2010,01:53 AM
Stunning piece indeed
...But who where these gold birds made for?
Cheers Hans
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Who is in for a ... Fifty Fathoms Roll Call?
By: amanico : July 9th, 2010-08:20
We have a nice summer, which is the promise of great activities and pleasures. No doubt that some of our Fifty Fathoms will follow us in these golden moments. It doesn't matter it is a Vintage or a Modern, it just has to be a Fifty Fathoms. After all, we ...
Up my sleeve
By: Briandumais : July 9th, 2010-20:11
Nicolas I have something special coming next week. Will post then watch arrives!!! Brian
Cruel Teasing, my friend...
By: amanico : July 9th, 2010-22:49
How do you want me to sleep, now that you gave me such an exciting news??? Can't wait, really can't wait to see what you got, Brian. Best, Nicolas
Cool family ...
By: small-luxury-world : July 10th, 2010-19:14
and I would like to see closer pictures of your FF WG Oliver
Cheers
By: gmt2 : July 14th, 2010-01:10
Oliver thanks, I will post some more/better photos in near future. Best, Christian
which one?
By: nitediver : August 7th, 2010-07:56
Congratulations to your family of four, Christian! I am curious...which one is your favorite? I mean, which one gets the most wrist time? Or lets put in another (cruel) way: if you had to give three of them away, which one would you keep? Best, Stefan
Great question Stefan
By: gmt2 : August 7th, 2010-13:08
I have been thinking about this a lot as I really want to cut down my collection. The stainless steel 50 Fathoms gets the vote if I had to pick just one ,it was the first love. If the choice was solely based on wrist time though there would be a number of...
Nice 50/50
By: Briandumais : July 11th, 2010-05:34
Nicolas Nice FF 50th Anniversary. Is that your watch? I have been thinking about selling my Rolex kermit and picking up a 50/50. I have one hint on my incoming watch. It was made in 1952.
Yep, Brian, my watch...
By: amanico : July 11th, 2010-08:01
Still don't know if I'll keep it or not, as I have some other projects, and especially an US NAVY.... 1952??? Well...The FF were protos in 1952 if I'm not wrong, and they were released in 1953. So, if it is a FF, it is a proto. Not a Sub, as they were bor...
LOVE it!
By: VMM : July 13th, 2011-01:42
I should have bought it when I had the chance. Well, at least I can enjoy your pics. Thanks. Vte
my part for the party :-)
By: fifty fathoms : July 11th, 2010-10:03
... first around diving... nice poster from an old movie with my avatar.. then my babies... with a newer friend the air command... the wrist shot on tropics... on a party with brothers (nevertheless the left and the right ones are not mine... this beauty ...
early blancpain
By: Briandumais : July 11th, 2010-17:41
Nicholas I don't think its a prototype but my guess is it is one of the very early Blancpain. When i get the watch i will post some photo and get everyone opinion of the age. Stephan you have photo of some wonderful examples. Brian
Can't wait to see that, Brian.
By: amanico : July 11th, 2010-22:50
How can you date it? By the serial number? 3 or even less digit number? Best, my friend. Nicolas
Your part ...
By: small-luxury-world : July 12th, 2010-02:26
and a very nice one! Only the customized bezel from Dirk, is still not my cup of tea ;-) Thanks for sharing. Oliver
My two.
By: Briandumais : July 12th, 2010-09:54
Here are my two. Brian...
Call to the moderator
By: fifty fathoms : July 12th, 2010-11:29
Take the picture of the tornek away - it is killing me ;-) !!! The holy gral of all Fifties ! Brian you lucky man! But the hunt is going on ... It is a important part of the game ! Best Stephan
Hey, I am not guilty ...
By: small-luxury-world : July 13th, 2010-02:56
when it comes to vintage There can be only one devil Cheers Oliver
You will not be alone...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 13th, 2010-11:46
devil or accomplice, all will be treated equal ,-)! Magnus
Ouch, Brian...
By: amanico : July 12th, 2010-11:57
You know the saying: " Never 2 without 3 "... But this duo will be hard to beat. Best, Nicolas
Is there....
By: MiniCooper : July 15th, 2010-12:25
a better place for a FF? ... Well maybe in the deep water.... Great photo... Cheers
Not vintage for me
By: nilomis : July 12th, 2010-11:07
Here is my single FF - A Concept 2000: Cheers, Nilo...
Vintage box
By: Briandumais : July 13th, 2010-17:58
Nicolas I need to get a group shot from you. I cannot keep track of your vast collection! Stephan is correct about the hunt. Half the fun is waiting to located something that is very special. May we all find something special this year! Brian
Here we go !
By: DrStrong : July 14th, 2010-07:26
my favourite...
That dial ...
By: small-luxury-world : July 14th, 2010-19:29
is to die for. Beautiful. Oliver
shine on you crazy diamond...
By: fifty fathoms : July 15th, 2010-09:35
really beautiful watch !!!! allways a pleasure to see these two pakistanese FFs !!!! regards Stephan
indeed....
By: fifty fathoms : July 15th, 2010-13:22
they are aged perfectly and perfect balanced - the newer ones never reach it ! best regards Stephan
Serial numbers?
By: Briandumais : July 15th, 2010-13:47
How close are the two different serial numbers on your Pakistanese. Are they marked exactly same way? Brian PS. Very cool!! Brian
They have a difference of 421 numbers...
By: amanico : July 15th, 2010-13:52
And they both start with 301... Yes, they are marked the same way, except than on my friend's one, the military number is not matching with the serial number... It seems that a digit has been inverted. Best, Nicolas
421
By: Briandumais : July 15th, 2010-17:13
Very Cool! Do you have any history on the US Navy Blancpain. Any special marking on that watch? Brian
What a stunning duo...
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : July 28th, 2010-01:50
Cheers Hans This message has been edited by hans_jorgen_1968 on 2010-07-28 01:54:19
info on Pakistanese version.
By: Asad A Awan : July 31st, 2010-01:35
Hello All I would please like to know why this unique and very pretty version of the BP FF is called the ;Pakistanese; version?...is it only called by this name by the members of this website or is that how it is generally referred to by all collectors? ....
Welcome here, Asad.
By: amanico : July 31st, 2010-01:52
It is called Pakistanese because it is! It belonged to the Pakistanese Army in the mid sixites. The story? In the mid sixties, the Pakistanese army trained with their US Homologs, in the US. They saw the US Army military watches, and specially the TR 900 ...
uuups
By: fifty fathoms : July 17th, 2010-00:50
this watch hurts ! best regards Stephan
Indeed!
By: amanico : July 17th, 2010-01:00
I was really amazed to see it in the flesh. A very rare bird. Best, Nicolas
Tell me why...
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : July 28th, 2010-12:15
... are there (it seems IMHO) so many hidden details and information on the Blancpain FF....! Well, with years of dedication and a few watches I might be more knowledgeable on the topic than today. But the FF are so d*** interesting Cheers Hans
Lost archives, I guess.
By: amanico : July 28th, 2010-13:19
I heard that explanation which also was confirmed to me by a friend of mine who knows a lot about the FF history. Too sad! Best, Nicolas
joop
By: fifty fathoms : July 17th, 2010-12:34
really nice fishes ! Best FF
great photos!
By: Briandumais : July 17th, 2010-17:15
I love the Barracuda! They are such a cool watch. I don't think a collection is complete without a Barracuda. Brian
A very special Milspec
By: amanico : July 19th, 2010-15:25
Which faded into a bronze color... Like the US NAVY we'll see further. Best, Nicolas...
" AM " one watch.
By: amanico : July 19th, 2010-22:46
There is a 2d one, which comes with a slightly different case... To be followed. Best, Nicolas...
One more FF variation ...
By: small-luxury-world : July 20th, 2010-01:04
with a GMT brother side by side ... Trilogy Concept 2000 Fifty Fathoms & GMT...
My beloved TR 900.
By: amanico : July 21st, 2010-23:20
The one on the left... Best, Nicolas...
Which one is my favorite?
By: Briandumais : July 22nd, 2010-19:01
Nicolas Great photos. Its very hard to choice. But i think i really like the US Navy because of the rarity and the great dial layout and the beautiful bronze patina. Magnificent! Brian
Good question, Brian.
By: amanico : July 22nd, 2010-22:43
Which one could be my favourite? The Pakistanese is very high, as well as may Military Milspec... Then the TR 900;, the AM... Difffcult question. The US Navy? One of the rarest FF, still, I don't know if it is the rarest. Take the example of the AM...How ...
Some crazy pictures...
By: amanico : July 22nd, 2010-22:55
A Trio of TR 900s: A Dream Duo: What about this Quintett? Stacks? Best, Nicolas...
Pictures of "what dreams are made of"
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : July 28th, 2010-01:40
...Stunning pictures of stunning watches Thankyou my friend Cheers Hans P.S. I think my favorite is the Tornek-Rayville and second of the MilSpecs. For the looks, the dial, the bezel. I know the US Navy is rarer, but actually I dont like the case color......
wow
By: jammin : August 1st, 2010-13:48
AMAZING WATCH!!!!! congrats......
Welcome here !
By: amanico : August 2nd, 2010-22:56
Very nice " No Rad " specimen. Any pic of the case back? Best, and thanks for attending! Nicolas
Hi
By: fifty fathoms : August 2nd, 2010-23:42
verry nice watch ! please more pics from all sites ! best regards FF
What year is your FF No Rad?
By: thejnc : July 9th, 2011-22:35
I've inherited a FF that looks identical to yours and I'm trying to find out it's age/value. Could you tell me what year your watch was made? Cheers!
Complete set of BUND Fifty Fathoms
By: kfranzk : May 29th, 2011-10:36
. Gruesse/Regards/Salute Konrad Knirim PS: Have a look at my books on Military Timepieces: . www.knirim.de e...
a bunch of modern FF
By: shortys home : May 31st, 2011-06:58
did you notice I may be addicted to those ;-) cheers Henrik...
Poor??? Two of the nicest!
By: amanico : July 11th, 2011-08:21
Well, there are many Vintage FFs which are more than tempting, I agree. But these two are marvellous. I just have to dind this damn 3/ 6/ 9 / 12 which still escapes from me. Enjoy your beauties, my friend. Nicolas.
thanks nic
By: chronomtr : July 18th, 2011-03:16
i thought tr900 bigger so i know it is affected by the lug width perhaps. thanks
Modern Iteration
By: flamenco : July 13th, 2011-07:05
Started late ................ but started BLING !!...
Late to the party
By: docsnov : July 14th, 2011-21:12
My fifty fathoms, modern version. One of my favorite watches, and the history behind it makes it even more enjoyable. Cheers, Stewart...
Though shallst not touch .. Nor look.. Nor read ..
By: hs111 : July 30th, 2011-21:34
.. Otherwise though willst be lost " .. That's what I somehow thought, when after a while of purposedly self-inflicted restriction, I again started to tinker in the FF- undercurrent.. Those waters have started to haunt me a while ago, slowly first, being ...
Aqualung
By: Le Monde Edmond : November 7th, 2011-10:19
Nicolas, I am responding a little late but better late than never. Here is my Blancpain Aqualung 1000 which indirectly belongs to the FF family...
FF at Willis Tower
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