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Old 22 March 2019, 04:54 AM   #181
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Yes, another 40mm limited coming. It looks the business and > milspec

rather I should say the original watch looks better than the milspec original version IMO. It’s true, on May confirmation of pics. But, this may be a case where you buy b4 May if you are a cowboy as they may be gone already.
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Old 22 March 2019, 06:12 AM   #182
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Yes, another 40mm limited coming. It looks the business and > milspec

rather I should say the original watch looks better than the milspec original version IMO. It’s true, on May confirmation of pics. But, this may be a case where you buy b4 May if you are a cowboy as they may be gone already.
You don't think we will get any pictures or press releases this week during "Time to Move"?

What reference will this new chrono be based on?
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Old 22 March 2019, 06:20 AM   #183
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You don't think we will get any pictures or press releases this week during "Time to Move"?

What reference will this new chrono be based on?
The chrono is modeled after the vintage Blancpain "air command" pieces
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Old 22 March 2019, 06:34 AM   #184
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Just realized those teaser (clues) pics posted today.

I'd love a 40mm Barracuda re-issue.
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Old 22 March 2019, 06:43 AM   #185
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You don't think we will get any pictures or press releases this week during "Time to Move"?



What reference will this new chrono be based on?


I’m told no pics from any luxury swatch co. Until the May event. I wasn’t interested in the chrono but I think the info just posted is accurate


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Old 22 March 2019, 11:28 AM   #186
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Just realized those teaser (clues) pics posted today.

I'd love a 40mm Barracuda re-issue.
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Old 22 March 2019, 10:15 PM   #187
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I’m told no pics from any luxury swatch co. Until the May event. I wasn’t interested in the chrono but I think the info just posted is accurate
Can they do a courtroom sketch?
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Old 22 March 2019, 10:45 PM   #188
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Can they do a courtroom sketch?


it seems silly to me too. It’s like swatch is pouting with their Basel exit. They are missing an opportunity with all these duds released from R


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Old 22 March 2019, 11:10 PM   #189
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it seems silly to me too. It’s like swatch is pouting with their Basel exit. They are missing an opportunity with all these duds released from R


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Agree completely. I don't understand why they don't atleast allow press releases next week. Seems nonsensical to wait another 2 months.
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Old 23 March 2019, 01:15 AM   #190
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Here is the vintage piece we think it might be based on. No idea what is kept the same and what is different.



There’s also another in 45mm that sounds interesting.
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Old 23 March 2019, 01:21 AM   #191
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Here is the vintage piece we think it might be based on. No idea what is kept the same and what is different.



There’s also another in 45mm that sounds interesting.

That's the exact reference im hoping for.
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Old 23 March 2019, 03:16 AM   #192
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Here is the vintage piece we think it might be based on. No idea what is kept the same and what is different.



There’s also another in 45mm that sounds interesting.
Yes, it’s this!
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Old 23 March 2019, 04:06 AM   #193
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Yes, it’s this!
I’m hoping it’s very close. Basically hoping they do a 3 o’clock date.
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Old 23 March 2019, 04:08 AM   #194
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You bailed on milspec - don’t wait till May


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Old 23 March 2019, 04:10 AM   #195
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Old 23 March 2019, 04:18 AM   #196
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Old 23 March 2019, 05:46 AM   #197
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My order has been placed for some time
I'm so tempted to put my name down. Will this be too similar to the milspec? I know asking enablers is a bad idea... Haha
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Old 23 March 2019, 06:10 AM   #198
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Tough to say that’s your perspective. No different than a sub and a gmt to me.

If you order one PM me first.
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Old 23 March 2019, 06:38 AM   #199
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I need to see it before any decision. Either way, a 40MM FF is in my future.
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Old 23 March 2019, 07:30 AM   #200
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here is the vintage piece we think it might be based on. No idea what is kept the same and what is different.



there’s also another in 45mm that sounds interesting.
take my money!
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Old 23 March 2019, 11:54 PM   #201
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Picked this up in November and have to say it’s one of my favorite watch.


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Old 23 March 2019, 11:56 PM   #202
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I’m all in as soon as they release it in TT with a bracelet
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Old 24 March 2019, 12:59 AM   #203
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I’m all in as soon as they release it in TT with a bracelet
Yes that’s what sets any diver apart from the rest brian
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Old 27 March 2019, 02:10 AM   #204
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This probably does not belong here, but not sure where else it would get to this group.

I have a 7.25" wrist, am 5'11" 180lbs. So it is not a fat wrist, flat across the top. Would the bathyscaphe chrono look to large on my wrist?
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Old 27 March 2019, 02:54 AM   #205
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This probably does not belong here, but not sure where else it would get to this group.

I have a 7.25" wrist, am 5'11" 180lbs. So it is not a fat wrist, flat across the top. Would the bathyscaphe chrono look to large on my wrist?
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Old 27 March 2019, 04:10 AM   #206
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This probably does not belong here, but not sure where else it would get to this group.

I have a 7.25" wrist, am 5'11" 180lbs. So it is not a fat wrist, flat across the top. Would the bathyscaphe chrono look to large on my wrist?
You would even fit the 45mm fifty fathoms. It wears smaller. Chrono should be fine
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Old 27 March 2019, 06:05 AM   #207
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Thanks! I am really back and forth and have been eying the bathyscaphe chrono for a couple years.

Can we see this years releases already!?!?!
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Old 27 March 2019, 06:20 AM   #208
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Looks fantastic! Is it 43mm ?
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Old 27 March 2019, 09:17 PM   #209
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Looks fantastic! Is it 43mm ?
Yep, 43mm

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In case anyone is interested, I picked up the Fifty Fathoms Dive & Watch History book other day. Great addition if you are into the history of the FF or a dive enthusiast.

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