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JR16 · 13 July 2019, 03:27 AM

https://limited.hodinkee.com/blancpa...eid=5ab7c60559

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mbalmz · 13 July 2019, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JR16

https://limited.hodinkee.com/blancpa...eid=5ab7c60559

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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.

Mach · 13 July 2019, 04:04 AM

I just received the email. If it's a 40-42mm Fifthy Fathoms, black dial, no date, etc . . . it will generate a lot of traffic and fireworks!

JR16 · 13 July 2019, 04:08 AM

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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.

Don’t forget downgraded movement , maybe manual wind

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mav3rick · 13 July 2019, 04:18 AM

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...

_speedmaster_ · 13 July 2019, 04:29 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?
titanium?
4hz movement?
13,000 USD?

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

My thoughts exactly; except I think it will be brushed stainless steel.

mbalmz · 13 July 2019, 05:07 AM

I’m pretty excited about this one.

Cabaiguan · 13 July 2019, 05:11 AM

I think this one will be really good.

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Batmannr1 · 13 July 2019, 05:13 AM

We will find out the 17th.
To be honest, I am not impressed with the previous exclusive editions made by watch manufactures in collaboration with Hodinkee.

multimedia · 13 July 2019, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbalmz

...and it will generate lots of watch forum traffic about how it's overpriced and a marketing stunt and hodinkee are ruining the hobby.

spot on

Always enjoy reading the comments from the “elite” every time something like this is released.

Cheers,
Joe

evlkoala · 13 July 2019, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbalmz

I’m pretty excited about this one.

Same here. It's always well executed by the Hodinkee Team. Can't wait!

mbalmz · 13 July 2019, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batmannr1

We will find out the 17th.
To be honest, I am not impressed with the previous exclusive editions made by watch manufactures in collaboration with Hodinkee.

I’ve had mixed feelings; some I agree on but a few have been great. the laurent ferrier and the zenith were both awesome I think.

Frits1980 · 13 July 2019, 06:51 AM

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.

GB-man · 13 July 2019, 10:22 AM

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!

the_natural · 13 July 2019, 12:03 PM

Whatever it is I'm sure I'll love it and won't be able to afford it.

KBM · 13 July 2019, 12:34 PM

I'm also looking forward to it, but don't quite get the level of excitement here. It's not like there haven't been a few cool LEs of the FF in 40mm already. What we really need is a 40-42mm regular production FF.

_speedmaster_ · 13 July 2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

I'm also looking forward to it, but don't quite get the level of excitement here. It's not like there haven't been a few cool LEs of the FF in 40mm already. What we really need is a 40-42mm regular production FF.

I truly don't understand why they haven't made a standard 42mm FF. Surely Blancpain know they are shooting themselves in the foot by keeping the non-LEs at 45mm. I know the 45mm is wearable, and it is compact, but the mere perception of 45mm puts off a massive amount of potential customers.

We'll see what Hodinkee do here. For what it's worth, I think this will be in their wheelhouse and I think they'll do it proper service.

CalSRQ1 · 13 July 2019, 02:05 PM

40-42 FF and it’s a winner

Pongster · 13 July 2019, 02:14 PM

Fifty fathoms variant

francoamerican · 13 July 2019, 02:27 PM

It’s pretty insane that blancpain has the foundation for one of the few viable Rolex sports alternatives (at least on some small scale) and it’s doing such a poor job of putting what seems like their best foot forward would be?

GB-man · 13 July 2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by francoamerican

It’s pretty insane that blancpain has the foundation for one of the few viable Rolex sports alternatives (at least on some small scale) and it’s doing such a poor job of putting what seems like their best foot forward would be?

That’s for sure. Nobody holds a better trump card.

To be fair Rolex has squandered the sub a bit in my opinion with the maxicase and what they’ve done to the seadweller for me is less than ideal.

Pongster · 13 July 2019, 04:24 PM

Is the modern FF still rated for just fifty fathoms? Or 55? 110? 165?

Swaye · 13 July 2019, 09:29 PM

I’m sticking with my spot in line on the Barakuda. IMO the MILSPEC and Barakuda were both executed near perfectly and I don’t think Hodinkee could do any better for me. We shall see and I hope it’s a stunner. But Barakuda for me all day...

the_natural · 13 July 2019, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by francoamerican

It’s pretty insane that blancpain has the foundation for one of the few viable Rolex sports alternatives (at least on some small scale) and it’s doing such a poor job of putting what seems like their best foot forward would be?

This.

PeqFB · 14 July 2019, 12:54 AM

What's your thoughts on limited editions? I like them and have the limited edition 2018 Bathyscape Date Just 70.

GB-man · 14 July 2019, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

Is the modern FF still rated for just fifty fathoms? Or 55? 110? 165?

1 fathom = 6 feet so 167.667 for the modern 5015

asiparks · 14 July 2019, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

Is the modern FF still rated for just fifty fathoms? Or 55? 110? 165?

300m / 1000ft

I'm curious to know too, I've found their LE's to be a mixed bag. Unlikely they're going to engineer a whole new case size, but I'm guessing a 40MM FF with printed rather than applied 12-3-6-9 and no date....

DGB · 14 July 2019, 03:14 AM

It has to be a FF, somehow retro look, on a strap, IMHO.

I am very curious of what would it be.

Just hoping they will do enough so that it doesn’t sell out in 5 minutes.

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dchang81 · 14 July 2019, 11:15 AM

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

Pongster · 14 July 2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

300m / 1000ft

....

So it’s now one hundred sixty five fathoms?

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13 July 2019, 03:27 AM	#1
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	Blancpaon x Hodinkee- any guesses ? https://limited.hodinkee.com/blancpa...eid=5ab7c60559 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

13 July 2019, 05:07 AM	#7
mbalmz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,354	I’m pretty excited about this one. __________________ _______________ ___________ _______ ___ instagram: @brooklynwatchguy

13 July 2019, 05:11 AM	#8
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	I think this one will be really good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

13 July 2019, 10:22 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	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! __________________

13 July 2019, 09:29 PM	#23
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	I’m sticking with my spot in line on the Barakuda. IMO the MILSPEC and Barakuda were both executed near perfectly and I don’t think Hodinkee could do any better for me. We shall see and I hope it’s a stunner. But Barakuda for me all day... __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

13 July 2019, 04:04 AM	#3
Mach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Boston, MA Watch: AP ROO Posts: 491	I just received the email. If it's a 40-42mm Fifthy Fathoms, black dial, no date, etc . . . it will generate a lot of traffic *and* fireworks!

13 July 2019, 04:18 AM	#5
mav3rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 58	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...

13 July 2019, 05:13 AM	#9
Batmannr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Martijn Location: Amsterdam Watch: On the left wrist Posts: 701	We will find out the 17th. To be honest, I am not impressed with the previous exclusive editions made by watch manufactures in collaboration with Hodinkee.

13 July 2019, 06:51 AM	#13
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	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.

13 July 2019, 12:03 PM	#15
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	Whatever it is I'm sure I'll love it and won't be able to afford it.

13 July 2019, 12:34 PM	#16
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	I'm also looking forward to it, but don't quite get the level of excitement here. It's not like there haven't been a few cool LEs of the FF in 40mm already. What we really need is a 40-42mm regular production FF.

13 July 2019, 02:05 PM	#18
CalSRQ1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Florida USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 716	40-42 FF and it’s a winner

13 July 2019, 02:14 PM	#19
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Fifty fathoms variant

13 July 2019, 02:27 PM	#20
francoamerican "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: bay area Posts: 571	It’s pretty insane that blancpain has the foundation for one of the few viable Rolex sports alternatives (at least on some small scale) and it’s doing such a poor job of putting what seems like their best foot forward would be?

13 July 2019, 04:24 PM	#22
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Is the modern FF still rated for just fifty fathoms? Or 55? 110? 165?

14 July 2019, 12:54 AM	#25
PeqFB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 181	What's your thoughts on limited editions? I like them and have the limited edition 2018 Bathyscape Date Just 70.

14 July 2019, 03:14 AM	#28
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 989	It has to be a FF, somehow retro look, on a strap, IMHO. I am very curious of what would it be. Just hoping they will do enough so that it doesn’t sell out in 5 minutes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2019, 11:15 AM	#29
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,041	knowing the hodinkee crowd smarmy "purist" approach 40mm or less and no date.

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