Thoughts on Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Yeah would’ve preferred fully graduated bezel but it’s not enough to deter me.

What do you guys think of the frogman LE?

I don't think it's a deal breaker for me either, but I'm really not understanding their thought process. Perhaps they had leftover bezels and did't think it cost effective to make new ones? But seems like an odd/obvious way to skimp out on this tribute.

I actually liked the Frogman as well, but way too big for my wrists unfortunately. From the brief glimpses I got from Deployant, I actually think Blancpain did very well this year...Barakuda, Frogman, Villeret AC.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I don't think it's a deal breaker for me either, but I'm really not understanding their thought process. Perhaps they had leftover bezels and did't think it cost effective to make new ones? But seems like an odd/obvious way to skimp out on this tribute.



I actually liked the Frogman as well, but way too big for my wrists unfortunately. From the brief glimpses I got from Deployant, I actually think Blancpain did very well this year...Barakuda, Frogman, Villeret AC.

Did you see the new LE FF Chronographs? They look really nice to be honest. I don’t really dig diver chronos but they look well done.

[GB-man]

The three LEs

Barrakuda 40mm

Frogman 45mm

Chrono 42.5mm

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Not sure what you think of the “Barakuda”, but it’s the same case as the milspec & BOCiii. So, I think it would fit your wrist well.

Not an option, as I want the sunburst blue dial.

I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love sunburst blue and green dials (which explains why I still love my hulk so much)

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Did you see the new LE FF Chronographs? They look really nice to be honest. I don’t really dig diver chronos but they look well done.

Forgot about the chronos. I’m with you, not traditionally a diver chrono guy...but they look awesome.

Can’t wait to finally get some in depth analysis and more pics tomorrow morning. I think I heard the embargo lifts 8am Zurich time?

[DoraTheExplorerII]

Originally Posted by GB-man

The three LEs

Barrakuda 40mm

Frogman 45mm

Chrono 42.5mm

Barakuda is beautiful. The chronograph is very nice, reminds me of Montblanc.

I remember the rotor was a propellor and super cool.

[bobernet]

Originally Posted by improviz

Anything would beat those $*#& mini-hex screws!

The OC3 went to standard spring bars.

[GB-man]

(Photo credit Robb report)

(Previous photos I posted credit to deployant)

[chrissimons]

One more article today, with nice pictures : https://blancpainblog.com/news/the-2...s-at-a-glance/

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by chrissimons

One more article today, with nice pictures : https://blancpainblog.com/news/the-2...s-at-a-glance/

Thanks Chris. Gee he makes the frogman sound enticing as well.

[GB-man]

Another


https://www.watchtime.com/featured/b...e-combat-2019/

[chrissimons]

Thanks GB-man. I've seen that ablogtowatch.com begins to publish articles, watch after watch. They published the Barakuda here : https://www.ablogtowatch.com/blancpa...arakuda-watch/

[_speedmaster_]

The more I look at it and read about it, the more I love that Air Command.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

The more I look at it and read about it, the more I love that Air Command.

This is the pick of the litter for me as well. Gorgeous piece.

[ap1]

Is the kuda too fauxed out?

[gretch6364]

They all look pretty good to me. The pricing is a bit high, but I guess they think they can do that by calling them all LEs.

I really wish the air command would of had 100M water resistance. Not sure it beats the JLC Deep Sea Chrono with 30M

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by kauebm

This is the pick of the litter for me as well. Gorgeous piece.

I know where you can land it for a very nice price

Originally Posted by ap1

Is the kuda too fauxed out?

It will be for some that’s for sure. I think if you can stand the 60th speedy you can stand this.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I know where you can land it for a very nice price




It will be for some that’s for sure. I think if you can stand the 60th speedy you can stand this.

Lol. Mines listed on watchrecon


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[KBM]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I know where you can land it for a very nice price

Do tell! I'm interested!

Originally Posted by ap1

Lol. Mines listed on watchrecon


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Am I missing something? Are these already out?

[ap1]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Do tell! I'm interested!











Am I missing something? Are these already out?

No, my omega trilogy


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[AK797]

Flyback chrono looks tasty.

[_speedmaster_]

Has anyone put a deposit down on anything yet?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Has anyone put a deposit down on anything yet?

Yes I ordered the barakuda and combat diver a month or so back. Def going for the barakuda and thinking maybe combat too and see which I prefer.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Yes I ordered the barakuda and combat diver a month or so back. Def going for the barakuda and thinking maybe combat too and see which I prefer.

Nice. Im keeping my Barakuda slot as well. Despite the bezel, I really like the effort.

Really do love the chrono as well.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Nice. Im keeping my Barakuda slot as well. Despite the bezel, I really like the effort.



Really do love the chrono as well.

Congrats! I think it’s a good decision

[ap1]

In for kuda

[chrissimons]

Combat Diver's for me :)

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by chrissimons

Combat Diver's for me :)

Originally Posted by ap1

In for kuda

[Frits1980]

I like the releases but not enough to get a third Blancpain. Somewhat releaved actualy. If they released a smaller (standard) FF i would have gone for it which would create a redundancy issue since i already have the mil-spec.

[vipereaper30]

This one's a looker...