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MrJKLFoams · 25 November 2020, 09:35 PM

Hey TRFs I'm eyeing on this BP50Fathoms. I'm wondering if any owners or prev. owners got some advice Pros/Cons about this model? I have a 7" wrist and the problem with my local AD is that they haven't got one in-stock for awhile now and can't try them on prior purchasing. The manager said they're not sure when they can get one unless I put a downpayment for them to order one. Cheers for the input.

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Apflorio1 · 25 November 2020, 10:26 PM

Honestly it’s the one watch that I really regret letting go. From time to time I contemplate getting another one. The only issue I had was getting a proper fit was difficult. I ended up needing 2 half links as they are slightly larger then I full link.

My wrist for reference is around 7 1/4. Good luck with your decision.

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joli160 · 25 November 2020, 11:03 PM

It’s beautiful, the very first real diver

1William · 25 November 2020, 11:13 PM

A cool watch and one with a lot of history. I have looked at them before and can not pay the freight for one. Several of our Trusted Sellers have ones listed on their web sites. Check them out.

DoraTheExplorerII · 26 November 2020, 12:37 AM

Other people and you will think it’s 42mm even though it’s 45mm but you have to try it on to believe it. It works so much better in person than in renders that you will likely be pleasantly surprised. For example, the 4:30 date will not be an issue.

cascavel · 26 November 2020, 06:08 AM

I've owned two Fifty Fathoms over the last 10 years and it is a superb watch, the Bentley of dive watches. The finishing is excellent and it can take a beating without showing scratches or dings. I'm a retired personal trainer and wore one for about two years in the gym while I trained clients and the watch never needed babying.
Eventually one of my clients, who loved the watch, made me sell it to him.

Psmith · 26 November 2020, 08:47 AM

Very comfortable on the sailcloth strap and wears way smaller than you'd think. A special piece and has that great movement with 120 hrs p/r. Lume is outstanding too.

MrJKLFoams · 26 November 2020, 02:51 PM

Great thanks for the inputs guys. Cheers

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kunlun · 26 November 2020, 11:34 PM

Neighbor has one. It looks great and he loves it.

vdm9 · 27 November 2020, 12:24 AM

I tried it on at my AD and fell in love. SS with sailcloth. I was surprised how well it felt and looks amazing. Pictures don't do it justice. Its on my list of watches to get. My wrist is about 7 3/4+ I like to wear my watches loose and it felt very balanced and comfortable. They did not have the titanium to try on, which I suspect will feel even lighter.
vdm

athens7 · 27 November 2020, 03:29 PM

I tried one on my 7" wrist and was surprised at how well it wore. I agree with those who say it wears like a 42 MM. Lug to lug is reasonable as well with no overhang. Unfortunately, value retention is awful, so I would only consider one pre-owned or with a substantial discount from MSRP.

25 November 2020, 09:35 PM	#1
MrJKLFoams "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Watch: RolexOmegaJLC Posts: 466	Blanc Pain 50 fathoms Hey TRFs I'm eyeing on this BP50Fathoms. I'm wondering if any owners or prev. owners got some advice Pros/Cons about this model? I have a 7" wrist and the problem with my local AD is that they haven't got one in-stock for awhile now and can't try them on prior purchasing. The manager said they're not sure when they can get one unless I put a downpayment for them to order one. Cheers for the input. Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk

25 November 2020, 11:03 PM	#3
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,341	It’s beautiful, the very first real diver __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

26 November 2020, 08:47 AM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very comfortable on the sailcloth strap and wears way smaller than you'd think. A special piece and has that great movement with 120 hrs p/r. Lume is outstanding too. __________________

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25 November 2020, 10:26 PM	#2
Apflorio1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Long Island Posts: 215	Honestly it’s the one watch that I really regret letting go. From time to time I contemplate getting another one. The only issue I had was getting a proper fit was difficult. I ended up needing 2 half links as they are slightly larger then I full link. My wrist for reference is around 7 1/4. Good luck with your decision. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 November 2020, 11:13 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	A cool watch and one with a lot of history. I have looked at them before and can not pay the freight for one. Several of our Trusted Sellers have ones listed on their web sites. Check them out.

26 November 2020, 12:37 AM	#5
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Other people and you will think it’s 42mm even though it’s 45mm but you have to try it on to believe it. It works so much better in person than in renders that you will likely be pleasantly surprised. For example, the 4:30 date will not be an issue.

26 November 2020, 06:08 AM	#6
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,852	I've owned two Fifty Fathoms over the last 10 years and it is a superb watch, the Bentley of dive watches. The finishing is excellent and it can take a beating without showing scratches or dings. I'm a retired personal trainer and wore one for about two years in the gym while I trained clients and the watch never needed babying. Eventually one of my clients, who loved the watch, made me sell it to him.

26 November 2020, 02:51 PM	#8
MrJKLFoams "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Watch: RolexOmegaJLC Posts: 466	Great thanks for the inputs guys. Cheers Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk

26 November 2020, 11:34 PM	#9
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,894	Neighbor has one. It looks great and he loves it.

27 November 2020, 12:24 AM	#10
vdm9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: vasilios Location: New York Watch: datejust 41 Posts: 106	I tried it on at my AD and fell in love. SS with sailcloth. I was surprised how well it felt and looks amazing. Pictures don't do it justice. Its on my list of watches to get. My wrist is about 7 3/4+ I like to wear my watches loose and it felt very balanced and comfortable. They did not have the titanium to try on, which I suspect will feel even lighter. vdm

27 November 2020, 03:29 PM	#11
athens7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 269	I tried one on my 7" wrist and was surprised at how well it wore. I agree with those who say it wears like a 42 MM. Lug to lug is reasonable as well with no overhang. Unfortunately, value retention is awful, so I would only consider one pre-owned or with a substantial discount from MSRP.

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