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Old 16 December 2020, 06:19 AM   #121
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It's one thing to refine a line of watches. It's fine to collaborate. It's fine to honor history.

What is not fine is telling customers of your very expensive watches that they are purchasing a limited run. Then, to turn around three years later and make essentially a carbon copy of that watch.

I agree, it would be really frustrating to me had I purchased the 2017 model. Good news though is maybe Blancpain will realize that people prefer the Hodinkee Bathy and Milspec and further dilute things by making the desirable variations into production models


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Old 16 December 2020, 06:44 AM   #122
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It's one thing to refine a line of watches. It's fine to collaborate. It's fine to honor history.

What is not fine is telling customers of your very expensive watches that they are purchasing a limited run. Then, to turn around three years later and make essentially a carbon copy of that watch.
Dude your handle is Speedmaster, Omega basically comes out with a limited run Speedy every 5 mins. Your complaint has zero merit.
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Old 16 December 2020, 06:44 AM   #123
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Can they do better with the strap? For the price please include something more than a nato..
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Old 16 December 2020, 07:11 AM   #124
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Just got my FedEx Notice, should arrive tomorrow
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Old 16 December 2020, 07:11 AM   #125
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Can they do better with the strap? For the price please include something more than a nato..
+1. Probably my biggest complaint of the piece. IIRC the Hodinkee Bathy got 3 straps.
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Old 16 December 2020, 07:12 AM   #126
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Just got my FedEx Notice, should arrive tomorrow
So much for end of December Congrats! Looking forward to seeing some pictures.
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Old 16 December 2020, 07:36 AM   #127
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Dude your handle is Speedmaster, Omega basically comes out with a limited run Speedy every 5 mins. Your complaint has zero merit.
I'm not lamenting the number of limited editions. My complaint went right over your head. Try poking holes again.
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Old 16 December 2020, 08:29 AM   #128
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After looking at the new one from every angle I'd take the 2017, remove the plaque and make it a no date. I think the dial and bezel are FAR superior on the 2017, but there is no getting away from how cool a no date is. Maybe for the next LE (BP is probably going to ride this horse into the ground), maybe they will do the combined approach.

Bracelets are about 2500 bucks new. X71. 20mm lug width (they also make a 23mm).
I too like the dial and bezel of the 2017 release but I agree that no date is the way to go with a diver, especially this one. Who knows what Blancpain will do in the future. Maybe they will realize that there are a lot of enthusiasts out there who don't want 45mm dive watches with dates.

Thanks for the information on the bracelet. I would have preferred the watch come with a bracelet as well as including the sailcloth and the NATO, even if it would have raised the price to $16,500. If they didn't want to go the bracelet route, they should have at least included the sailcloth strap as well.
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Old 16 December 2020, 08:47 AM   #129
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Great job Hodinkee. Just bought my first Blancpain. Finally a perfect FF.

I feel somewhat sorry for those who bought the 2017 version as this one is clearly nicer imo, but I doubt values will plummet.

Niceness is subjective - there is nothing so absolute about any watch. It's not clearly nicer, but nicer to you. There are elements of the 2017 that are nicer in my eyes than this Hodinkee collaboration, and there are elements on this watch that are nicer than that earlier watch.
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:10 AM   #130
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I think it’s a fantastic release and was able to get one in time.
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:17 AM   #131
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I just missed it. If anyone doesnt love it and would be looking to sell, lmk! Thanks!
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:19 AM   #132
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It was in my basket, but I didn’t love it so I didn’t pull the trigger.
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:28 AM   #133
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It was in my basket, but I didn’t love it so I didn’t pull the trigger.

Same. I may regret the decision but wasn’t loving it as much as I had hoped. Figured it was best to step aside and let someone else who really wanted it make the buy.

The good news is that there will be future LEs to choose from... It’s guaranteed, right? ;-)
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:29 AM   #134
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MUCH prefer this version
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:32 AM   #135
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I'm a reader of few posts here...but I'll use a post for this.

I find it funny some are upset because the brand released another iteration of their most enduring design. It's just delusional to think any brand would never rerelease another LE of similar design especially a model that defines the brand. That LE you bought is just LE until the next LE. If you want more exclusivity, move upmarket and get your pieces at auctions.
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:43 AM   #136
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Blancpain x HODINKEE

Basically this.

I think BP is a WIS brand. Folks know the value and history packed into these pieces outside the hype. Most WIS would be able to tell them apart if they were side by side.

Both are fantastic pieces, and I am sure there are more as this is definitely a loved BP model.

That said, I am waiting for a new “no radiations” model so I can have a chance to own another tribute.

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I'm a reader of few posts here...but I'll use a post for this.

I find it funny some are upset because the brand released another iteration of their most enduring design. It's just delusional to think any brand would never rerelease another LE of similar design especially a model that defines the brand. That LE you bought is just LE until the next LE. If you want more exclusivity, move upmarket and get your pieces at auctions.
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Old 16 December 2020, 09:53 AM   #137
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I'm a reader of few posts here...but I'll use a post for this.

I find it funny some are upset because the brand released another iteration of their most enduring design. It's just delusional to think any brand would never rerelease another LE of similar design especially a model that defines the brand. That LE you bought is just LE until the next LE. If you want more exclusivity, move upmarket and get your pieces at auctions.
Delusion is thinking a company should honor a LE watch for me than 3 years? Guess I'm not as jaded as you.
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Old 16 December 2020, 10:04 AM   #138
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MUCH prefer this version
After reflecting on it so do I. I'm super happy for everyone who got the new one, but the dial and bezel are so much better (my opinion) on the 2017. I mean MUCH better. So yeah, no date. Cool. Glad for those who got it. I'll keep mine happily. Everyone is happy I suppose. Well, I'm not happy with BP, but they could care less about one collector.
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Old 16 December 2020, 10:29 AM   #139
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After reflecting on it so do I. I'm super happy for everyone who got the new one, but the dial and bezel are so much better (my opinion) on the 2017. I mean MUCH better. So yeah, no date. Cool. Glad for those who got it. I'll keep mine happily. Everyone is happy I suppose. Well, I'm not happy with BP, but they could care less about one collector.
I don't know about much MUCH better. ;) I think I prefer the glossy dial, polished handset, diamond bezel pip, more domed bezel, and bezel knurling of the Tribute. 50/50 on the 0-15 bezel markings. I prefer the 2-liner text, no-date, and font of the Arabics on the bezel. Really 2 different beasts at the 'macro' level, equally charming in their own ways.
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Old 16 December 2020, 10:35 AM   #140
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Call me practical but I like the date on the original. It's subtle and matches the dial and is useful. Getting rid of the writing on the side is an improvement.


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Old 16 December 2020, 11:09 AM   #141
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Can they do better with the strap? For the price please include something more than a nato..
Ho' took a bit of Pimpin' VIG, price would be higher with a high-quality strap. Of course I bet Dink knows a website watch retailer where you can buy a good strap
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Old 16 December 2020, 11:13 AM   #142
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Blancpain x HODINKEE

I could make a case for either. I put three things at the forefront of any purchase in this exact order

1- aesthetics

2- comfort

3- History

2,3 are exactly the same. I prefer the bezel/no date on the hodinkee for symmetry. I prefer the dial on the 2017 because sunburst ftw
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Old 16 December 2020, 12:08 PM   #143
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Snagged one from the LV boutique. As much as I dislike a lot of Hondink collaborations, they nailed this one IMO. Love the no date and the removal of BP on case side. Wish they did it on a bracelet but overall I think it’s great.
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Old 16 December 2020, 12:51 PM   #144
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It was in my basket, but I didn’t love it so I didn’t pull the trigger.
Same here. Only if it comes with a bracelet and a NATO strap ...

Not that I hate the watch nor the price, just didn't like it enough for me.

Congrats to the people who bought one.
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Old 16 December 2020, 01:10 PM   #145
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I had high hopes but I came to my senses.

It is another vanity project from Hodinkee. The made $3.6M in sales in less than 5 min. At 15K (w taxes) I would like to have a bracelet and sailcloth strap, not some $25 nylon strap. And I DON'T want Hodinkee written over my rotor. And somehow, $15K for a military watch that is supposed to an utilitarian instrument... I passed. I did love the no date, the 40mm size, the brushed case without Blancpain written on the side, the drilled lugs... it was close. But I'm not dropping $15K on an "almost watch".

I do understand the attraction. Many people have too much cash, they cannot get a 5711 or Jumbo, regardless of the size of their bank account, so this is not a bad piece - at half the price.

But I'm still flabbergasted that Blancpain cannot release something like this without the stupid Hodinkee connection. The must surely know that this is what the audience want - 40mm, no date, brushed case, etc - preferably in a non-limited edition. Price this at $11,500 on a nylon strap - sans mil-spec item on the dial - and you'll have a wait-list for years. How hard can it be???
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Old 16 December 2020, 01:11 PM   #146
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Thinking about asking the boutique to swap the BP Nato for a BP sailcloth w/ leather lining. Yay or nay?
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Old 16 December 2020, 01:27 PM   #147
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An alternate tropic or sailcloth strap makes a lot of sense for this one. Should have been included.


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Old 16 December 2020, 01:40 PM   #148
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Thinking about asking the boutique to swap the BP Nato for a BP sailcloth w/ leather lining. Yay or nay?

Assuming the NATO/Sailcloth is the same material and quality as found on a Bathyscaphe, then 100%. I love the BP sailcloth. Soooooooo comfortable.
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Old 16 December 2020, 02:30 PM   #149
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Thinking about asking the boutique to swap the BP Nato for a BP sailcloth w/ leather lining. Yay or nay?
First thing I did was ask the boutique if I could order a sailcloth.

Then again I find myself in these blancpain threads constantly. Hell I think I started the one in 2017 for the OG and then cancelled my order lol my track record is hot garbage.
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Old 16 December 2020, 03:05 PM   #150
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Seth, what did the boutique say about the sailcloth? I'd like to throw mine on an olive sailcloth or olive anything for that matter. Just not sure if the lug width is smaller than the bigger FF.

Time to go rummage through some strap boxes to find what sort of BP extras I've forgotten about over the years!
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