BP Bathyscaphe - forget trends, smaller isn't better

[Cru Jones]

The open dial and thin bezel are hallmarks of the Bathyscaphe. The new 38mm version loses both of these elements. The proportions are just wrong for a vintage/modern blend, even if the blue of the dial remains nice.

Sometimes bigger is simply better.

[travisb]

Spot on.
I quite like the bigger version but his just doesn't look right.


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[1William]

I also prefer the larger version of this watch.

[Dave2882]

I love the looks of the larger one, but could never wear it (6.5" wrist). I am excited to try the 38mm on, it's a fantastic looking piece in its own right.

[eco8gator]

I like that 39m version...reminds me of a Tudor Snowflake with the fat hands.

My only gripe is the watch should have some crown guards since it is a sports watch...that large (expensive) crown is looking to get smacked.

I would prefer if Blancpain released a 40mm version of the Standard 50 Fathoms...they did this for a special edition during the anniversary but they need to make that a standard product. Maybe do it in just blue so it does not match the black anniversary.

[brandrea]

Looks like they tried too hard to make this into something it shouldn't be.

I far prefer the larger version as well.

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Dave2882

I love the looks of the larger one, but could never wear it (6.5" wrist). I am excited to try the 38mm on, it's a fantastic looking piece in its own right.

This! 👍👍👍

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

[regnant]

If I was in the market for it I would pick the bigger cased model without a question

[osamu]

I really like both. The original always seemed slightly too big for my wrist, but was always my favorite diver. I am really excited to try and find the 38mm, but I am not that into blue watches, but at least hope to try it on.

[malarky_hk]

I welcome the smaller size. It looks just fine to me.

[lapince]

On pics I kinda like it, maybe in real it won't do it but like this I like

[Friedl41]

I like it.


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[yoast]

I don't like either. And that date placement makes it even worse...

[Psmith]

I see the 38 as a mid-size or ladies size (both of those terms do sound a bit dated). The Bathy is great at 43, and even the regular FF wears smaller than you would believe a 45 would.

[Wahlberg]

The size is good, the dial not so much (the proportions aren't right).

I wish they would give it a more vintage feel. Lose the dots, give it a matte dial etc.

More pictures: https://monochrome-watches.com/blanc...mitment-price/

[dysondiver]

i think it looks great ,,, love the dots , very nipple dial esque , especially with the big looking crown , sort of like a nipple dial 5510.

[psv]

Doesn't matter because the date window kills this model regardless.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by psv

Doesn't matter because the date window kills this model regardless.

Agreed.

[Friedl41]

I like the size and the date but the bezel looks odd to me. I prefer the 43mm after all


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[masyv6]

Originally Posted by Friedl41

I like the size and the date but the bezel looks odd to me. I prefer the 43mm after all


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Same here. I wish the bezel action felt nicer. It seems cheaper compared to the Rolex/Tudor/Omega bezels.