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Pongster · 14 July 2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

1 fathom = 6 feet so 167.667 for the modern 5015

Thank you sir.

Got curious. Just Googled it. 1 fathom is 1.829 meters. So 164.042 fathoms. Doesnt roll off the tongue as well as fifty fathoms (even, fifty five fathoms for the 100m variant).

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mbalmz · 14 July 2019, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

knowing the hodinkee crowd smarmy "purist" approach 40mm or less and no date.

ouch. some people just like a smaller watch without a date...

dchang81 · 14 July 2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mbalmz

ouch. some people just like a smaller watch without a date...

yea a bit harsh, but their comments are the same story over and over. ugh watch is too big, it shouldnt have a date or why doesn't the wheel match the dial, its not a true dress watch unless its 36mm or smaller.

but then again i do find 45mm is on the big side....

mbalmz · 14 July 2019, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

yea a bit harsh, but their comments are the same story over and over. ugh watch is too big, it shouldnt have a date or why doesn't the wheel match the dial, its not a true dress watch unless its 36mm or smaller.

but then again i do find 45mm is on the big side....

yes, I think a lot of people share those opinions (myself included)—I’m still not seeing what’s “smarmy” about that...

do you really love off-color date windows and 42mm dress watches or is it just a matter of being annoyed by whatever is written on hodinkee?

dchang81 · 14 July 2019, 02:51 PM

Apologies if you are offended by a worthless schmucks opinion.

And yes I die a little inside seeing the 5711 white date wheel.

Justindo · 14 July 2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frits1980

Regular FF in 41/42mm without date on a bracelet + extra sailcloth strap in a hodinkee branded pelican case (case as the only reference to hodinkee) please and ill take one.

If this is it and there's no fauxtina, count me in. If it's anything different, I'll save some money.

Frits1980 · 14 July 2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Justindo

If this is it and there's no fauxtina, count me in. If it's anything different, I'll save some money.

Right on. Forgot about the fauxtina. And.... regular WG hour markings please.

the_natural · 14 July 2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mbalmz

ouch. some people just like a smaller watch without a date...

I'm def in that camp -- still can't believe I'm DD'ing a Speedy...

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Originally Posted by Frits1980

Right on. Forgot about the fauxtina. And.... regular WG hour markings please.

I expect just about everything to have fauxtina these days, but here's hoping they skip it.

ap1 · 14 July 2019, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I am guessing it will be a bathyscaphe. If its a no date FF in 40mm I am ordering on sight. Take my money.

It is going to have to be really nice because a blancpain at msrp is the kind of thing that requires a few drinks before pulling the trigger!

Sooooooo true. It’s a balance btw sell out in a minute, and -40 after the flippers are done

ap1 · 14 July 2019, 10:16 PM

No way 42mm FF. This is a money grab, they have the 40mm cases, so tweak dial and cash in

asiparks · 14 July 2019, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

So it’s now one hundred sixty five fathoms?

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Depends which part of the dial you choose to believe.....

GoingPlaces · 14 July 2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mbalmz

I predict it will be a cool looking divewatch, likely without a date, and it will generate lots of watch forum traffic about how it's overpriced and a marketing stunt and hodinkee are ruining the hobby.

This for sure. Yet, we lay in anticipation.

mbalmz · 14 July 2019, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

Apologies if you are offended by a worthless schmucks opinion.

And yes I die a little inside seeing the 5711 white date wheel.

lol you don’t have to be THAT hard on yourself. and I wasn’t offended, just inquiring.

and that 5711 date window looks great on the white dial!

_speedmaster_ · 15 July 2019, 03:49 AM

Any indication on the time of day they’ll release info/allow orders?

GB-man · 15 July 2019, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Any indication on the time of day they’ll release info/allow orders?

X2 To those who landed past hodinkee releases what what’s the best method of getting in queue?

MSK · 15 July 2019, 05:26 AM

If you sign up to be notified on Hodinkee you’ll receive an email the day prior with details on the time. It’s usually a 7 a.m. drop so be sure to refresh on the dot to increase your chances.

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JR16 · 15 July 2019, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MSK

If you sign up to be notified on Hodinkee you’ll receive an email the day prior with details on the time. It’s usually a 7 a.m. drop so be sure to refresh on the dot to increase your chances.

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I think the last one (Oris) was 10a EST, but there was an email beforehand w details

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JParm · 15 July 2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I am guessing it will be a bathyscaphe. If its a no date FF in 40mm I am ordering on sight. Take my money.

It is going to have to be really nice because a blancpain at msrp is the kind of thing that requires a few drinks before pulling the trigger!

Agree with this. Can't just throw around 10k or so on a whim...at least I can't :-)

GB-man · 15 July 2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Agree with this. Can't just throw around 10k or so on a whim...at least I can't :-)

If it’s a FF it could be as high as 13-14k! 10k is the healthy discount price I’m accustomed to but no discount from hodinkee :(

Sir Larry Wildman · 16 July 2019, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mav3rick

40mm
3, 6, 9, 12 arabic numerals
no date
no crown guards
coin edge bezel
closed case back
classic lug shape?
no blancpain on case side?
brushed titanium?
4hz movement?
13,000 USD?

Basically the original 50 fathoms. I decided not to get the barakuda and they announced this mmm...

So, I think it's either the above, OR a faithful homage to the Polish Navy "no radiation" FFs, which would of course be slightly different than what's mentioned above - including the date, "no radiation" dial, correct bezel font, etc. Remember, when Blancpain did the "no radiation" dial re-release, it was in a 45mm case, with all of the modern things - sapphire bezel, "Blancpain" on the side, etc - and it still was a huge hit.

If they do this right, I will be a buyer.

_speedmaster_ · 16 July 2019, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Larry Wildman

So, I think it's either the above, OR a faithful homage to the Polish Navy "no radiation" FFs, which would of course be slightly different than what's mentioned above - including the date, "no radiation" dial, correct bezel font, etc. Remember, when Blancpain did the "no radiation" dial re-release, it was in a 45mm case, with all of the modern things - sapphire bezel, "Blancpain" on the side, etc - and it still was a huge hit.

If they do this right, I will be a buyer.

I think Blancpain will reserve a No Rads in 40mm for their own release, probably two years from now.

Sir Larry Wildman · 16 July 2019, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I think Blancpain will reserve a No Rads in 40mm for their own release, probably two years from now.

I'd like that. That's $14k I wouldn't have to spend on Wed.

Sir Larry Wildman · 16 July 2019, 04:49 AM

FYI, it looks like there is a NATO strap involved in their Instagram story photo.

_speedmaster_ · 16 July 2019, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Larry Wildman

I'd like that. That's $14k I wouldn't have to spend on Wed.

A part of me hopes I hate this release for that very reason. Haha

jag32 · 16 July 2019, 01:29 PM

I was JUST about to buy a Bathyscaphe. I’ll wait to see what this is.

GB-man · 16 July 2019, 04:30 PM

My question is would you buy a bathy no date? I think I might IDk ...

JR16 · 16 July 2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

A part of me hopes I hate this release for that very reason. Haha

Ha! Thats how I feel about baselworld some years.... subconsciously hope nothing good is released so my wallet stays fatter

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JR16 · 17 July 2019, 01:36 AM

Just got email- 10am EST tomorrow FYI

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_speedmaster_ · 17 July 2019, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JR16

Just got email- 10am EST tomorrow FYI

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Already blocked off my work calendar.

JR16 · 17 July 2019, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Already blocked off my work calendar.

Too late for me to block off mine. But at 9:55 I may just yell out “I gotta take a sh*t!!” and run to the bathroom.

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14 July 2019, 02:51 PM	#35
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,041	Apologies if you are offended by a worthless schmucks opinion. And yes I die a little inside seeing the 5711 white date wheel.

14 July 2019, 10:16 PM	#40
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,035	No way 42mm FF. This is a money grab, they have the 40mm cases, so tweak dial and cash in

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