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Old 22 October 2019, 11:51 PM   #1
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Just got the call,Fifty Fathoms Barakuda incoming
The SA just called me. Blancpain delivered the first kuda to the local Tourbillon boutique. I am abroad now for business, picking it up Saturday.
Very, very anxious to slap it around the wrist!
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Old 23 October 2019, 12:38 AM   #2
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Congratulations in advance! Seems to be a lot of exciting and different incomings this time of year. Can't wait to see some wrist shots when you get it.
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Old 23 October 2019, 02:32 AM   #3
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Awesome pickup. Can't wait to finally see some incoming pics.
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Old 23 October 2019, 02:36 AM   #4
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I love Blancpain. Cheers.
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Old 23 October 2019, 04:16 PM   #5
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Sweet! Congrats
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Old 23 October 2019, 06:00 PM   #6
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Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing some pictures. Bland pain has always been on my radar, I just feel like many of the offerings are too large for a daily for me.
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Old 23 October 2019, 09:08 PM   #7
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Old 23 October 2019, 10:34 PM   #8
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Just picked up my Barakuda in New York !
My first Blancpain and I absolutely love it!



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Old 23 October 2019, 10:48 PM   #9
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Great looking watch, congrats! I was really hoping this watch would be 42mm.
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Old 23 October 2019, 10:49 PM   #10
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What is it, 45?

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Old 23 October 2019, 10:50 PM   #11
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What is it, 45?
40mm
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Old 23 October 2019, 10:54 PM   #12
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It’s 40mm and it wears like a sub, very comfortable
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Old 23 October 2019, 10:57 PM   #13
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The SA just called me. Blancpain delivered the first kuda to the local Tourbillon boutique. I am abroad now for business, picking it up Saturday.
Very, very anxious to slap it around the wrist!
Congrats! You’ll love it!
Definitely worth the wait
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Old 23 October 2019, 10:59 PM   #14
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Time to pester AD lol - enjoy!
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Old 23 October 2019, 11:06 PM   #15
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Just got the call,Fifty Fathoms Barakuda incoming
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Congrats! You’ll love it!

Definitely worth the wait


Thank you, still have to wait a few days:(
Congrats on your incoming Barakuda. Very nice pics.
Good to see that Blancpain has started to roll out this LE in Europe and USA.
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Old 26 October 2019, 10:37 PM   #16
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Just got the call,Fifty Fathoms Barakuda incoming



Just picked up the Blancpain Barakuda.
What a timepiece!
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Old 27 October 2019, 12:47 AM   #17
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Just picked up the Blancpain Barakuda.
What a timepiece!


Congrats, looks AMAZING!


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Old 27 October 2019, 12:56 AM   #18
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Does it come with the standard FF bracelet? It looks fantastic BTW.

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Old 27 October 2019, 01:03 AM   #19
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Wow that is a cool watch. Congrats!
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Old 27 October 2019, 01:34 AM   #20
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Thanks to you all. I am loving it.

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Does it come with the standard FF bracelet? It looks fantastic BTW.
It comes with a vintage lookalike “tropik” strap. It is not the canvas strap of the regular FF.
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Old 27 October 2019, 04:42 AM   #21
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Looks awesome! Congrats!
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Old 27 October 2019, 09:24 AM   #22
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Stunner. Congratulations
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Old 27 October 2019, 10:57 AM   #23
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Old 27 October 2019, 11:08 AM   #24
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Big congrats and wear it in good health!
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Old 27 October 2019, 11:14 AM   #25
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Congrats, that is excellent
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Old 27 October 2019, 12:48 PM   #26
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Old 4 November 2019, 06:04 PM   #27
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Do you mind sharing how much you paid and what accessories were in the box? Does it comes with another strap etc? Thanks and congrats!
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Old 4 November 2019, 06:40 PM   #28
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Do you mind sharing how much you paid and what accessories were in the box? Does it comes with another strap etc? Thanks and congrats!


No problem.
I paid MSRP, which is € 13.290 in the Netherlands. Normal FF Pelikan case with booklets and warranty card. No extra strap included. Just the new ‘tropik’ one. The Boutique threw in a few goodies like a bottle of champagne, Fifty Fathoms towel and a few Lettres du Brassus magazines.
The watch is a keeper. It is really stunning.
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Very pretty, like it, any change for a lume shot ?
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Very nice looking watch! Congrats
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