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May 09, 2024,16:08 PM
Neither Omega nor Rolex have contenders to Fifty Fathoms proper. Not even close. Then again, none are.
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the best looking dive watch out there ?
By: Bruno.M1 : May 9th, 2024-08:41
Some pics of the iconic Blancpain 50 fathoms ... 45 MM Yes 45 ! I understand why they made a 42,6 but come on ... this just has to be 45! After all it wears smaller on the wrist but of course I won't say its small But If you're used to bigger watches or y...
I like your enthusiasm and love for this watch
By: Blue and White : May 9th, 2024-09:34
That is the spirit! I do agree, it is absolutely beautiful and in my subjective opinion the most beautiful diver in the market. Whether it is 45 or 42.3mm is possibly less relevant. What matters to me are those peculiar elements, the wonderful hands and i...
Thanks great photos!
By: Derreck : May 9th, 2024-09:34
I understand your point for 45mm but I’ll go with the 42mm. I tried the 45mm and on my wrist it’s just too big even with shorter and downwards looking lugs, the tapering of the case helps a lot too but still, need something smaller. But for those who can ...
Your choice is obviously mostly an aesthetic one.
By: myles721 : May 9th, 2024-10:33
I own Omegas. I’m sure the parent company shares tech from Omega to BP. I prefer the Omega aesthetic as a diver. If they are both METAS then there is no movement difference other than finishing. Best looking? I would certainly say classiest not to put too...
I am with you, I love my 45mm FF-5015 in steel with solid case back.
By: Cocolex : May 9th, 2024-10:33
I prefer it to any limited édition too, as there is nothing I regret in the watch design. The size is perfect for wrist, i love the sapphire domed bezel with the lume at night, its a killer watch. The sword hands are gorgeous and easy to read, without con...
I completely agree with you, and I have been tempted in few occasion, but they also command high price, it is intimidating...
By: Cocolex : May 9th, 2024-15:55
Few years back, I bought a very early Breguet 3350 from 1989 (early batch) Daniel Roth era, and watch ended up needing serious overalling costing me a fortune... And, maybe one day, if we ever meet, I'll tell you the whole story, but at the end, c ollecti...
;-)
By: amanico : May 10th, 2024-07:59
I am with you, I love my 45mm FF-5015 in steel with solid case back.
By: Cocolex : May 9th, 2024-10:43
I prefer it to any limited édition too, as there is nothing I regret in the watch design. The size is perfect for wrist, i love the sapphire domed bezel with the lume at night, its a killer watch. The sword hands are gorgeous and easy to read, without con...
Gorgeous
By: Gelato Monster : May 9th, 2024-12:00
Personally my awesome would be this ...
Grail
By: Artago : May 9th, 2024-19:20
Probably the best wearable mechanical diving watch ever made. Hardcore for rebreathers.
Sorry
By: Artago : May 9th, 2024-16:08
Neither Omega nor Rolex have contenders to Fifty Fathoms proper. Not even close. Then again, none are.
Why?
By: amanico : May 9th, 2024-16:14
Because they are levels ahead
By: Artago : May 9th, 2024-19:09
Hie, there are so many reasons, one could pretty much summarise it with "everything" 🙂 Their base models comes on straps, not bracelet, and have screwed lugbars. (Have a look at vintage mil divers, a lot of fixed lugbars, with good reason). 1315 with 3 ba...
Fantastic history at display, gemified.
By: Artago : May 9th, 2024-20:55
A long road and a lot of competence behind that collection, must have been a joyful journey, thank you for sharing "Sapphire equivalents" intact, good gaskets, serviced and presstested, I'd argue your gems, at least from top 2 pics will be good for diving...
Makes sense
By: Artago : May 10th, 2024-07:06
I wouldn't, unique watches. Technically I'd argue they are still up for it, given in good technical condition.
Acrylic
By: Artago : May 11th, 2024-09:45
Purely from a technical perspective I'd agree as far as acrylic goes, that would be a significant concern and THE showstopper. For gaskets/seals I belive it should be possible to get the right shapes, dimensions and compounds (softness/hardness) to seal t...
This is an EXTREMELY persuasive post
By: blau : May 10th, 2024-13:36
I've never felt I could really wear the 45mm Fifty Fathoms and eventually just gave up being interested in it for that reason. Now that there's a 42mm titanium version, I should be thinking "they've finally got the watch for me!" but somehow it's leaving ...