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dchang81 · 22 June 2016, 11:23 AM

not really the most comparable of pieces but wondering if anyone here has chosen the fifty fathoms over an ap. Previously had a black themes, ended up trading away for an aquanaut that i ended up trading out for a 15202. Absolutely love the 15202 so looking to add to the collection. Been thinking about the white dial ap diver, but have always had a soft spot for the fifty fathoms. I never did understand how bp justifies a 15k msrp tho.

turillo · 22 June 2016, 11:28 AM

IMHO there's no match...the AP diver wins.

GB-man · 22 June 2016, 11:42 AM

Have owned a few AP and handled the FF on several occasions. I too have always had one on my mind.

With that said, I would prefer the diver mainly for the case, cal 3120 finishing and fit. The BP has a gorgeous dial and hands, lovely strap and unique bezel. If you consider that preowned the FF goes for ~3-4k less...it's a more than fair fight.

Good luck deciding. I would love to have both to be honest.

Lange1 · 22 June 2016, 11:44 AM

Same situation before.
Have you try on both watches?

dchang81 · 22 June 2016, 12:06 PM

tried on the FF years ago. very familiar with 42mm offshores. Like Tom was saying hard to beat AP finishing but always liked the FF dial and bezel. $15k msrp for a blancpain diver is kinda strong, but preowned pricing much more reasonable.

JD521 · 22 June 2016, 12:12 PM

No contest in my opinion. AP hands down.

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incontrol · 22 June 2016, 12:33 PM

I like them both, but I bought a rose gold FF first. I love the look and the price was right!

masyv6 · 22 June 2016, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turillo

IMHO there's no match...the AP diver wins.

Not even close!

PJ S · 22 June 2016, 01:08 PM

Love the look of the FF, but the 15.5mm thickness rules it out for me – even though it has a lovely bracelet.
Much prefer the Bathyscaphe, which also has an attractive bracelet, and wouldn’t be a heavy as the 15710 on bracelet.
On the plus side, 120 hours PR – double the A3120’s – but pre-owned would really need to be the only way of buying, if it’s something you suspect might be flipped within a year or two.

Quite like the Aqua Lung also, with its big date at 6 – but no bracelet option, and 40mm would make it a marginal call.

subtona · 22 June 2016, 01:33 PM

I think those are very interesting pieces but do not think either would last in your collection.

A 15202 they are not.

Andrés G · 22 June 2016, 01:54 PM

I had both at some point. I prefer the AP Diver.

Al1969 · 22 June 2016, 02:04 PM

Go with the white diver.

Hairdude1 · 22 June 2016, 02:07 PM

AP diver!

gummy · 22 June 2016, 03:54 PM

You need a Diver.

hbrogers · 22 June 2016, 09:32 PM

Having had both, have to ask yourself how you want to wear and treat your watch. Size wise they wear about the same, however, the Diver is much more prone to scratches and small dings. For me the FF was a lot easier to put on and go, absolutely love my Diver, but I have to make a conscious effort to be very careful when wearing it. My BP has moved on, but it is truly to only watch I regret flipping.

bayerische · 22 June 2016, 10:32 PM

Had both, the Diver is the way to go.

Abdullasaif · 23 June 2016, 02:08 AM

Diver any day, the FF is gonna come second from your collection

AK797 · 23 June 2016, 03:55 AM

Love the FF's sapphire bezel but not teh size or price.

riods007 · 24 June 2016, 06:30 AM

AP Diver by a long shot!

Dolor Doc · 24 June 2016, 08:45 AM

Get the cheaper one and send me a check for the difference, dchang.

Another option, though not as highly recommended as what I just said, is the AP.

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TickTopia · 24 June 2016, 08:52 AM

The AP, hands down

h999r · 24 June 2016, 11:10 AM

Diver for different class

dchang81 · 25 June 2016, 01:37 AM

Interesting the comments in the FF being too big. I feel the offshore wears bigger. Went in to try on the FF since its been a few years. Almost choked when the saleslady said i better buy now since they are hard to get...

ChrisInCharlotte · 25 June 2016, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

Interesting the comments in the FF being too big. I feel the offshore wears bigger. Went in to try on the FF since its been a few years. Almost choked when the saleslady said i better buy now since they are hard to get...

Which did she say were hard to get? lol

dchang81 · 25 June 2016, 01:56 AM

Fifty fathoms. Do like it but bp is definitely overpricing it as evidenced by thr secondary market.

lapince · 25 June 2016, 05:57 AM

If FC or CE AP diver, if SS then the FF, love the blue one

woodsworth · 25 June 2016, 06:00 AM

I'd go for the AP Diver in this case :)

Manofsteelpt · 27 June 2016, 11:53 AM

I can't compare the 2, but I did own a blue Ff and absolutely loved it. The dial, the bezel, the lume, the strap, the deployment, everything about it. I bought mine preowned and sold it a yr later for the same amount.

BawlaDK · 27 June 2016, 07:12 PM

Depends on which FF model.... But for me I would go with Blancpain in this case. The fifty fathoms is just such an iconic piece. The tribute to Aqualung in particular is an amazing piece

22 June 2016, 11:23 AM	#1
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,052	fifty fathoms or ap diver? not really the most comparable of pieces but wondering if anyone here has chosen the fifty fathoms over an ap. Previously had a black themes, ended up trading away for an aquanaut that i ended up trading out for a 15202. Absolutely love the 15202 so looking to add to the collection. Been thinking about the white dial ap diver, but have always had a soft spot for the fifty fathoms. I never did understand how bp justifies a 15k msrp tho.

22 June 2016, 12:33 PM	#7
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I like them both, but I bought a rose gold FF first. I love the look and the price was right! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

22 June 2016, 01:33 PM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,029	I think those are very interesting pieces but do not think either would last in your collection. A 15202 they are not. __________________

22 June 2016, 02:07 PM	#13
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	AP diver! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

22 June 2016, 10:32 PM	#16
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Had both, the Diver is the way to go. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

22 June 2016, 11:28 AM	#2
turillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: AP, Omega, Posts: 257	IMHO there's no match...the AP diver wins.

22 June 2016, 11:42 AM	#3
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,898	Have owned a few AP and handled the FF on several occasions. I too have always had one on my mind. With that said, I would prefer the diver mainly for the case, cal 3120 finishing and fit. The BP has a gorgeous dial and hands, lovely strap and unique bezel. If you consider that preowned the FF goes for ~3-4k less...it's a more than fair fight. Good luck deciding. I would love to have both to be honest.

22 June 2016, 11:44 AM	#4
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	Same situation before. Have you try on both watches?

22 June 2016, 12:06 PM	#5
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,052	tried on the FF years ago. very familiar with 42mm offshores. Like Tom was saying hard to beat AP finishing but always liked the FF dial and bezel. $15k msrp for a blancpain diver is kinda strong, but preowned pricing much more reasonable.

22 June 2016, 12:12 PM	#6
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	No contest in my opinion. AP hands down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 June 2016, 01:08 PM	#9
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Love the look of the FF, but the 15.5mm thickness rules it out for me – even though it has a lovely bracelet. Much prefer the Bathyscaphe, which also has an attractive bracelet, and wouldn’t be a heavy as the 15710 on bracelet. On the plus side, 120 hours PR – double the A3120’s – but pre-owned would really need to be the only way of buying, if it’s something you suspect might be flipped within a year or two. Quite like the Aqua Lung also, with its big date at 6 – but no bracelet option, and 40mm would make it a marginal call.

22 June 2016, 01:54 PM	#11
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	I had both at some point. I prefer the AP Diver.

22 June 2016, 03:54 PM	#14
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,303	You need a Diver.

22 June 2016, 09:32 PM	#15
hbrogers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 65	Having had both, have to ask yourself how you want to wear and treat your watch. Size wise they wear about the same, however, the Diver is much more prone to scratches and small dings. For me the FF was a lot easier to put on and go, absolutely love my Diver, but I have to make a conscious effort to be very careful when wearing it. My BP has moved on, but it is truly to only watch I regret flipping.

23 June 2016, 02:08 AM	#17
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Diver any day, the FF is gonna come second from your collection

23 June 2016, 03:55 AM	#18
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Love the FF's sapphire bezel but not teh size or price.

24 June 2016, 06:30 AM	#19
riods007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: usa Posts: 96	AP Diver by a long shot!

24 June 2016, 08:45 AM	#20
Dolor Doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: 'merica Watch: AP 15400 Posts: 151	Get the cheaper one and send me a check for the difference, dchang. Another option, though not as highly recommended as what I just said, is the AP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 June 2016, 08:52 AM	#21
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,415	The AP, hands down

24 June 2016, 11:10 AM	#22
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Diver for different class

25 June 2016, 01:37 AM	#23
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,052	Interesting the comments in the FF being too big. I feel the offshore wears bigger. Went in to try on the FF since its been a few years. Almost choked when the saleslady said i better buy now since they are hard to get...

25 June 2016, 01:56 AM	#25
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,052	Fifty fathoms. Do like it but bp is definitely overpricing it as evidenced by thr secondary market.

25 June 2016, 05:57 AM	#26
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	If FC or CE AP diver, if SS then the FF, love the blue one

25 June 2016, 06:00 AM	#27
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	I'd go for the AP Diver in this case :)

27 June 2016, 11:53 AM	#28
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I can't compare the 2, but I did own a blue Ff and absolutely loved it. The dial, the bezel, the lume, the strap, the deployment, everything about it. I bought mine preowned and sold it a yr later for the same amount.

27 June 2016, 07:12 PM	#29
BawlaDK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Morten Location: Denmark Watch: 16800 Submariner Posts: 265	Depends on which FF model.... But for me I would go with Blancpain in this case. The fifty fathoms is just such an iconic piece. The tribute to Aqualung in particular is an amazing piece

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