Tribute to fifty fathoms mil-spec

[Kaapu]

Hello Guys,
Went to local Blancpain dealer to check this new smaller 50FF out, but the guy said the hole 500 units production has been sold out. Based on pictures seen in different medias, its a good looking watch that might fit to my smaller wrist better than its big brother. So have you bought any, seen any, already having one? So comments, please. At least I haven't seen any pre owned for sale.

[ap1]

Ive heard only 2 hit USA. November more should come. ADs have been wrong on timing before though. Should be soon

[GB-man]

Pathetic roll out. I love the watch but get the product to the customers.

[NiceShirt]

I was at the new 5th ave boutique and they said that about 85 were being allocated to the US and that they will get one about every two weeks. I think pre-orders via non-refundable deposit are still available. after that they go to a waitlist. Try giving them a call.

[rfatm3f]

I’d love this watch but paying msrp for a blancpain makes me cringe

[meganfox17]

All photo credits @robattopper 7" wrist size with the different strap options

[run23]

There was one in the window of the boutique on 5th Avenue a few weeks ago. A couple of days later it was gone.

I love these classic Blancpain designs, but I don’t think I could justify the price new. $6,500 or so and I’d probably be in.

[edit] not a fan of the date but I could get over it.

[Kaapu]

Thanks Guys,
I feel that from the brand story point of view Blancpain fifty fathoms is one of the most interesting watch. Its sad that the brand is so poorly taken care off. Now that they have made a new interesting piece, logistics doesn't seem to work. Most likely I just wait for a pre owned to be available.

[rfatm3f]

Originally Posted by run23

There was one in the window of the boutique on 5th Avenue a few weeks ago. A couple of days later it was gone.

I love these classic Blancpain designs, but I don’t think I could justify the price new. $6,500 or so and I’d probably be in.

[edit] not a fan of the date but I could get over it.

They had two prototypes at the new nyc boutique yesterday. I suspect that is what you saw in the window as they said they’ve delivered <10 so far and have many deposits.

I tried on two of them. Prototype no 1 on a bracelet and no 8 on a nato. I’d personally opt for the sailcloth.

The dimensions are a bit reserved imo. While definitely thicker than any watches I own, it did feel quite a bit more compact than my 114060 for example.

It’s a gorgeous watch and certainly worth a premium over a sub. However, the $14k (NATO or sailcloth) price is pretty hard to stomach.

[scarlet knight]

What is the yellow and white disc at the six?

[rfatm3f]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

What is the yellow and white disc at the six?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bl...ec-introducing

[AK797]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Pathetic roll out. I love the watch but get the product to the customers.

You're livin in the past, that's not how things are done now.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by AK797

You're livin in the past, that's not how things are done now.

Yeah well me no interested anymore.

[ceramic1]

Love it :)

[ap1]

above

Waiting for mine

[GB-man]

Congrats looks great

[nick c]

Very cool! Congrats

[2Redbulls]

congrats!!!! You're the first person I've seen post an actual purchase...Let me know when you're ready to sell. :)


PS - I'm serious. :)

[ceramic1]

Originally Posted by 2Redbulls

congrats!!!! You're the first person I've seen post an actual purchase...Let me know when you're ready to sell. :)


PS - I'm serious. :)

Its not mine, it belongs to my son. Fortunately he was born this year and let's me use it for another 20-30 years.

[brandrea]

Very cool piece

[AK797]

Looks fantastic on the bracelet, congrats!

[asiparks]

Bracelet or Nato, it looks fantastic either way ! Thankyou for posting such clear pics, especially the one of the movement. The rotor treatment looks gorgeous.
First time I've seen a deployant Nato...

[Recon]

Still waiting for mine... I wonder if I could receive it before Christmas ??

[_speedmaster_]

anyone else take delivery? Thoughts on the piece?

[SROB]

Curious, those who have/had both - how does this compare wearing to a Sub.?

[FrmrHoss]

I tried one on in an AD today - they had just received one of their pre-sold ones and hadn't yet shipped it out while I was in there today. As you may expect, it wears decently smaller diameter wise than the Sub but it also feels noticeably bigger "height" wise. The proportions feel just a bit off to me, even though I LOVE the watch design wise.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by FrmrHoss

I tried one on in an AD today - they had just received one of their pre-sold ones and hadn't yet shipped it out while I was in there today. As you may expect, it wears decently smaller diameter wise than the Sub but it also feels noticeably bigger "height" wise. The proportions feel just a bit off to me, even though I LOVE the watch design wise.

I believe it’s 13.3mm in height, which would be a hair over a ceramic sub. I think part of it is an illusion, because it’s slightly more compact with the shorter, skinnier lugs.

I tried one on late summer at the nyc boutique. From what I remember, the quality was top notch. Felt a bit heavier than the sub (in a good way). Bezel had great tactile clicky feel. Don’t think I liked the braclet all that much though.

I secured a spot and placed a refundable deposit. If I don’t change my mind, I’ll find out for sure come late Feb.

[ceramic1]

Originally Posted by SROB

Curious, those who have/had both - how does this compare wearing to a Sub.?

It's about the same on braclet. Don't have a side by side with a sub. But here's one with a milgauss


Prefer mine on NATO

[_speedmaster_]

Looks amazing. How do you like it? Do you find it's easy to wear in dressy situations?
Sorry for the questions, but it's so hard to find detailed reviews on this watch.

[RXAPPP]

I like this one a lot - congrats