Blancpain FF

[DoraTheExplorerII]

Best of luck, tell us how it goes. Hopefully you can still snag one.

[Rodrigo082]

I will ask my AD ad well - I love the look of the mil spec as well.

I really think I found the perfect watch

[chrissimons]

The mil-spec is beautiful for sure !

[jag32]

The 43mm FF wears small and more like a 41mm in appearance on the wrist.

[K7Baixo2]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Take a pop quiz . All Blancpain watches are not COSC certified. TRUE OR FALSE ?
FALSE. The answer in a moment

While checking out the Blancpain models in the only official boutique in the country, i was informed by the boutique GM that Blancpain is not COSC certified but..but.. THE only COSC Chronometer grade is any Blancpain fitted with the calibre 64-1( If I remember hearing it correctly)

Can you see the watch below, Brian ? That discontinued 40.5mm FF 50th Anniversary on the wrist of my WIS friend has an accuracy rate of +2.0 sec/day. The people I know who own the watch says Cal 1315 is highly accurate and nobody's complaining...

Hey ! Don't take my word for it. Why don't you read what Jack Forster has to say...

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...oms-bathyscaph

For others, like me, who found this thread and subsequently purchased a Fifty Fathoms: I took delivery of a Fifty Fathoms a month ago and wore it for two solid weeks before rotating back to my other watches. I’ve been wearing it every few days so the 90-hour reserve is nice to have.

I took it off last Sunday and placed it on a winder while I wore another watch a day until I got it back out yesterday, Friday. You know, when you buy a “nice” watch, you expect....demand accuracy.

The 1315 surprised me although my timer already confirm its accuracy. I have touched the time since I got it but seeing is believing:

[K7Baixo2]

Originally Posted by K7Baixo2

For others, like me, who found this thread and subsequently purchased a Fifty Fathoms: I took delivery of a Fifty Fathoms a month ago and wore it for two solid weeks before rotating back to my other watches. I’ve been wearing it every few days so the 90-hour reserve is nice to have.

I took it off last Sunday and placed it on a winder while I wore another watch a day until I got it back out yesterday, Friday. You know, when you buy a “nice” watch, you expect....demand accuracy.

The 1315 surprised me although my timer already confirm its accuracy. I haven’t touched the time since I got it but seeing is believing:

Apologies... I haven’t touched the time since I got it....

[Vivalas]

Any owners of the FF automatique? Blue or black? Can’t decide which I like the most.

[learningtofly]

The Fifty Fathoms is an amazing watch, and if I'm being honest i think it knocks the socks of most other sports watches (including Rolex). Over the years I've owned...

Automatique



Dark Knight



No Radiations



Mil-Spec on sailcloth



Mil-Spec on bracelet



And now I have the Barakuda (which won't be going anywhere, as for me it's perfect!)

[stratlanta]

Originally Posted by learningtofly

The Fifty Fathoms is an amazing watch, and if I'm being honest i think it knocks the socks of most other sports watches (including Rolex). Over the years I've owned...

Phew.... great collection of FF over the years! I REALLY want the mil-spec on bracelet and love the Barakuda....

Recently got the black on bracelet and am a bit obsessed with it. Have a blue coming hopefully this week.

[Vivalas]

Stunning as always Tony

Originally Posted by learningtofly

The Fifty Fathoms is an amazing watch, and if I'm being honest i think it knocks the socks of most other sports watches (including Rolex). Over the years I've owned...

Automatique



Dark Knight



No Radiations



Mil-Spec on sailcloth



Mil-Spec on bracelet



And now I have the Barakuda (which won't be going anywhere, as for me it's perfect!)

[DoraTheExplorerII]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

Any owners of the FF automatique? Blue or black? Can’t decide which I like the most.

Same dilemma at one point, went with black because it is the classic and more timeless and easier to wear than the blue.

[DGP]

Last December walked into a Blancplain Salon and I had been thinking about buying a FF for years. Was showing off my knowledge to the wife about the 3 models laid out before me, when the sales man said he had a titanium one in the safe and would I like to see it.
That day I ended up going home with a new watch!
I really love it.

[stratlanta]

[Timmer1]

I went with a pre-owned blue stainless steel because I am not a huge fan of the full polished case and absolutely love the blue dial.

[Skyman]

A new arrival today. Very pleased with it.

[Vivalas]

Originally Posted by Skyman

A new arrival today. Very pleased with it.

Just as quality over here Si

[Skyman]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

Just as quality over here Si

[dummykid]

is there a reason Blancpain only offers 2 years warranty while other brands have 5 or more years ?

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Skyman

A new arrival today. Very pleased with it.

Very nice - congrats

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by dummykid

is there a reason Blancpain only offers 2 years warranty while other brands have 5 or more years ?

In fact the warranty is 3 years from a boutique. I expect at some point they'll increase the warranty period across the board.

Many manufacturers only offer 2 years - AP, PP, VC, etc. AP do offer an extended warranty though, as do Panerai (up to 6 years iirc). GS is 3 years as standard.

[Skyman]

Originally Posted by Psmith

In fact the warranty is 3 years from a boutique. I expect at some point they'll increase the warranty period across the board.

Many manufacturers only offer 2 years - AP, PP, VC, etc. AP do offer an extended warranty though, as do Panerai (up to 6 years iirc). GS is 3 years as standard.

If you register on line with BP’s Circle of Connoisseurs, your 2 year warranty is increased to five years automatically. Not sure why this is not more widely known or publicised.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Skyman

If you register on line with BP’s Circle of Connoisseurs, your 2 year warranty is increased to five years automatically. Not sure why this is not more widely known or publicised.

They don't even mention it on the connoisseurs registration page

[TheDude]

Anyone know if they plan to release a modern reissue of this one??




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[Skyman]

Originally Posted by Psmith

They don't even mention it on the connoisseurs registration page

Weird. A secret of The Circle!

[Batmannr1]

Originally Posted by Psmith

They don't even mention it on the connoisseurs registration page

Indeed a bit awkward. When I bought a FF at the boutique, they did not mention the extended warranty if you register your watch for the circle of connoisseurs. Did enroll and got the three years extra.

"We thank you for your interest in Blancpain and are pleased to confirm that your enrolment in our Circle of Connoisseurs is now in effect.

By acquiring one of our timepieces, you have helped to promote the watchmaking heritage and history of Blancpain, the world’s oldest watch brand. The Circle of Connoisseurs is our way of thanking you. Joining this club reserved for owners of a Blancpain watch means that you can take advantage of exclusive offers, including personalised service at all of our Boutiques around the world and a three-year extension of your guarantee.

[stratlanta]

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by stratlanta

Nice... love the blue flinque dial

[AG23]

Originally Posted by Batmannr1

Indeed a bit awkward. When I bought a FF at the boutique, they did not mention the extended warranty if you register your watch for the circle of connoisseurs. Did enroll and got the three years extra.

"We thank you for your interest in Blancpain and are pleased to confirm that your enrolment in our Circle of Connoisseurs is now in effect.

By acquiring one of our timepieces, you have helped to promote the watchmaking heritage and history of Blancpain, the world’s oldest watch brand. The Circle of Connoisseurs is our way of thanking you. Joining this club reserved for owners of a Blancpain watch means that you can take advantage of exclusive offers, including personalised service at all of our Boutiques around the world and a three-year extension of your guarantee.

When did you register? I just did it and got the first paragraph after submitting, but not the second one regarding the extension.

[AG23]

Originally Posted by AG23

When did you register? I just did it and got the first paragraph after submitting, but not the second one regarding the extension.

Scratch that- it comes in a follow up email. All good

[Batmannr1]

Originally Posted by AG23

Scratch that- it comes in a follow up email. All good