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thomaspp · 6 April 2016, 01:04 PM

Very nice! The FF has certainly grown on my over the years

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flumazenil · 9 December 2016, 04:26 AM

Love the photos. Do you find the BP to be too thick compared to the sub? I am thinking about a FF but the size is a concern for my skinny wrist.

regnant · 9 December 2016, 11:10 PM

Blancpain is cool but Submariner is great.
Thanks for posting

rfatm3f · 10 December 2016, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lange1

God! I don't want to say it but please don't put Sub next to FF. There are no comparison here.
The look and feel of the FF is way beyond compare.

+1

If Rolex wasn't the staple and the sub wasn't such a classic...

I recently flipped my last sub and was thinking of adding a 114060, but the FF might win out.

TightLines612 · 11 December 2016, 08:58 AM

White bread FF is the epitome of a dive watch in my book. A real stunner.

lapince · 11 December 2016, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

I'm with you. I don't see anywhere in the OP where comparisons to AP is suggested or asked for. It is odd to bring up other brands and say they are better than the one the OP presented for discussion.

As for the OP - I wish I could afford both because I'd love to add a FF.

Ok so we need to not bring up any other brands than the ones mentioned? Wow tha'll be fun

Never said the AP CE diver is better, just said that comfort wise it puts the other 2 to shame, if to be totally honest I would say that the best diver is the FF between a SS AP diver and it, it is very well made, just don't get how some find the sub is better than the FF

locutus49 · 11 December 2016, 10:13 AM

For me, with small wrists, the Sub looks okay, the FF looks enormous. So some of it has to do with how a watch works on your wrist.

The FF is very pretty, but I don't care for the askew date window and the large size. And I actually love the cyclops, a Rolex Icon. So each to their own.

DCheeta · 11 December 2016, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapince

...What would be interesting to know is what brand invented the first dive watch since Rolex and BP released theirs the same year, did one copy the other by stealing plans or did they really work on their own and managed to make it the same year, in any case both brands state they were the first...?

I could be wrong, but I think it may have actually been Omega who created the first dive watch, the Marine, in 1932.

ajas · 22 December 2016, 11:59 PM

Great photos. Thanks for sharing. FF grows in me.

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RBR76 · 28 January 2017, 06:09 PM

Fantastic, 2 of the most iconic divers in the world!

osamu · 28 January 2017, 06:34 PM

I've always loved the Bathyscaphe, and if buying a diver in that range, I really want to try one on in person, but I'm just scared it is too big for me, as I have been much preferring smaller watches. I am also really intrigued by the new 38mm bathyscaphe.

ajas · 29 January 2017, 02:15 AM

Great photos. Still prefer Sub

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lapince · 29 January 2017, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I could be wrong, but I think it may have actually been Omega who created the first dive watch, the Marine, in 1932.

Interesting I nevr heard that Omega was the first, always that Blancpain and Rolex were the first

Robbyman · 29 January 2017, 05:06 AM

Crikey that Sub is gorgeous apart from the lugs. The Bathyscaphe in 38mm will need a serious look at.

improviz · 29 January 2017, 05:52 AM

Rolex produced the first shallow-depth water resistant watch, the Oyster, in 1926, while Omega produced the first true divers watch (for deep diving, 70m) in 1932:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/brief-hi...proof-watches/

orangeguy · 29 January 2017, 04:11 PM

Love the look of both. Personally, I find the FF a bit big.

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improviz · 30 January 2017, 01:55 AM

It wears smaller than its size.

texex91 · 30 January 2017, 05:41 AM

Nice photos.

yoast · 30 January 2017, 01:36 PM

Great pics, thanks for sharing. Always had a weak spot for the ff

osamu · 30 January 2017, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by improviz

It wears smaller than its size.

I've only tried on the flyback chrono also at 43mm, on my 6.5" wrist (sorry bad picture)

Was pretty close to wearable, but I just feel like I would like something slightly smaller, so pretty excited about the 38mm, but definitely would want to try them on next to eachother.

ChrisInCharlotte · 1 February 2017, 01:14 AM

The sailcloth strap helps make the FF extremely comfortable

DoraTheExplorerII · 1 February 2017, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osamu

I've only tried on the flyback chrono also at 43mm, on my 6.5" wrist (sorry bad picture)

Was pretty close to wearable, but I just feel like I would like something slightly smaller, so pretty excited about the 38mm, but definitely would want to try them on next to eachother.

Maybe the color will make a difference but the 38mm already exists for you to try, it's just the ladies model. It comes only in a weird all-white I believe. Unfortunately there's nothing really new at all about the 38mm editions they've been putting out.

RXAPPP · 1 February 2017, 06:23 PM

great pics - I love everything about BP apart from the size and the date. They get a lot of love here which says something for the Rolex Forum.

topcat30093 · 2 February 2017, 08:30 AM

^^^^^
Though, I wouldn't mind trying on one of the anniversary 40mm pieces.

psv · 2 February 2017, 08:44 AM

Great photos!

My guess is that Blancpain will come out with a smaller FF during Basel 2017.

GB-man · 2 February 2017, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Great photos!

My guess is that Blancpain will come out with a smaller FF during Basel 2017.

Would be welcomed open arms

ChrisInCharlotte · 3 February 2017, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Great photos!

My guess is that Blancpain will come out with a smaller FF during Basel 2017.

Yes, they've announced the 38mm model. No price as of now though!

EDIT: Bathyscaphe not FF

psv · 3 February 2017, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisInCharlotte

Yes, they've announced the 38mm model. No price as of now though!

EDIT: Bathyscaphe not FF

The Bathyscape 38mm wasn't a big surprise, they already did a limited run of that size in 2016 of 30 pieces for Revolution Watch Magazine, however, everyone is waiting/hoping for a smaller FF. I strongly suspect that it is going to happen.

ChrisInCharlotte · 3 February 2017, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

The Bathyscape 38mm wasn't a big surprise, they already did a limited run of that size in 2016 of 30 pieces for Revolution Watch Magazine, however, everyone is waiting/hoping for a smaller FF. I strongly suspect that it is going to happen.

I wish they did 40 though instead of 38mm. Idk if it would make sense for them to do both the same year but we can only hope.

FTX I · 4 February 2017, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I could be wrong, but I think it may have actually been Omega who created the first dive watch, the Marine, in 1932.

6 April 2016, 01:04 PM	#31
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Very nice! The FF has certainly grown on my over the years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 December 2016, 04:26 AM	#32
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	Blancpain Love the photos. Do you find the BP to be too thick compared to the sub? I am thinking about a FF but the size is a concern for my skinny wrist.

9 December 2016, 11:10 PM	#33
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Blancpain is cool but Submariner is great. Thanks for posting __________________

29 January 2017, 05:52 AM	#45
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Rolex produced the first shallow-depth water resistant watch, the Oyster, in 1926, while Omega produced the first true divers watch (for deep diving, 70m) in 1932: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/brief-hi...proof-watches/ __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

30 January 2017, 01:55 AM	#47
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	It wears smaller than its size. __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

11 December 2016, 08:58 AM	#35
TightLines612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: FL Posts: 20	White bread FF is the epitome of a dive watch in my book. A real stunner.

11 December 2016, 10:13 AM	#37
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	For me, with small wrists, the Sub looks okay, the FF looks enormous. So some of it has to do with how a watch works on your wrist. The FF is very pretty, but I don't care for the askew date window and the large size. And I actually love the cyclops, a Rolex Icon. So each to their own.

22 December 2016, 11:59 PM	#39
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	Great photos. Thanks for sharing. FF grows in me. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

28 January 2017, 06:09 PM	#40
RBR76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Watch City Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 170	Fantastic, 2 of the most iconic divers in the world!

28 January 2017, 06:34 PM	#41
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I've always loved the Bathyscaphe, and if buying a diver in that range, I really want to try one on in person, but I'm just scared it is too big for me, as I have been much preferring smaller watches. I am also really intrigued by the new 38mm bathyscaphe.

29 January 2017, 02:15 AM	#42
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	Great photos. Still prefer Sub Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

29 January 2017, 05:06 AM	#44
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Crikey that Sub is gorgeous apart from the lugs. The Bathyscaphe in 38mm will need a serious look at.

29 January 2017, 04:11 PM	#46
orangeguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 208	Love the look of both. Personally, I find the FF a bit big. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2017, 05:41 AM	#48
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Nice photos.

30 January 2017, 01:36 PM	#49
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,257	Great pics, thanks for sharing. Always had a weak spot for the ff __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

1 February 2017, 01:14 AM	#51
ChrisInCharlotte "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Charlotte Posts: 413	The sailcloth strap helps make the FF extremely comfortable

1 February 2017, 06:23 PM	#53
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	great pics - I love everything about BP apart from the size and the date. They get a lot of love here which says something for the Rolex Forum.

2 February 2017, 08:30 AM	#54
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	^^^^^ Though, I wouldn't mind trying on one of the anniversary 40mm pieces. __________________

2 February 2017, 08:44 AM	#55
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,061	Great photos! My guess is that Blancpain will come out with a smaller FF during Basel 2017.

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