Blancpain FF 70th anniversary - Act 3

[Rolextellstime]

Originally Posted by tedo

Let’s see if an ONLY WATCH version is released as what people wanted — brushed stainless?

As if Only Watch will do anything for so many people wanting a regular version

I think people have no choice but to search for resale of a limited edition they like. But hey, the hunt is part of the thrill and hobby after all :)

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[vipereaper30]

Actually I wouldn't put it past them, it's kind of their brand strategy to a T. Make the watch that everyone would love and blow way too much money on, but as a one-of-a-kind for ONLY WATCH.

[RFC]

The Swatch/Blancpain collab is a plastic fun mechanical if you can get one. About the serious divers, I’ve always liked the 50 fathoms but question their pricing points. The new gold/bronze 50 fathoms vintage which I like goes for over 32k. A that price I’d go for an A Lange & Sohn Saxonia in rose gold and still save money.

[Easy E]

Just wanted to report back in that I still hate this release. That’s all, carry on.

[enjoythemusic]

Hate is such a strong word Easy E. This new release is perfect for those who put desire over common sense. jmho.

[bobernet]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Hate is such a strong word Easy E. This new release is perfect for those who put desire over common sense. jmho.

That would be everyone on this forum. Common sense buys a G-shock and a Hamilton, then plows more money into real estate or the market.

[enjoythemusic]

^^^^ exactly

I took the red pill decades ago.

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[Easy E]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Hate is such a strong word Easy E. This new release is perfect for those who put desire over common sense. jmho.

Fair enough, I'll retract and correct.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Just wanted to report back in that I still hate this release. That’s all, carry on.

Update:

I just wanted to report back that I strongly dislike this release. That is all, carry on.

[tedo]

Is this what most people really wanted?

https://tornek-rayville.us/collectio...-660-pre-order

[l_chissle]

In case this is helpful to anyone. Zurich blancpain can secure one with 100% deposit.

[vipereaper30]

Originally Posted by l_chissle

In case this is helpful to anyone. Zurich blancpain can secure one with 100% deposit.

I've been called by a bunch of locations and pretty sure this will be available for a long time. Maybe forever.

[Easy E]

In speaking with an AD yesterday about another watch, this came up. I asked how many calls they have had - he said “not a single call.” I said, man, that’s weird. He laughed.

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

I've been called by a bunch of locations and pretty sure this will be available for a long time. Maybe forever.

Originally Posted by Easy E

In speaking with an AD yesterday about another watch, this came up. I asked how many calls they have had - he said “not a single call.” I said, man, that’s weird. He laughed.

[vipereaper30]

After finally getting a chance to try the Act 3 I'm going to take back my earlier aversion to this watch. It is very nice and felt so good on the wrist. Not on the supplied NATO but on the sail cloth and rubber strap it was amazing. There's a vintage vibe that makes it look and wear like none of the other FFs I've owned or tried, including many of the LEs.

So I almost pulled the trigger but my rational side won out. Despite a nice discount and extra goodies thrown in I still couldn't do it. Interested to hear if any members have picked one up and have some wearing impressions to share.

[PT_91]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

After finally getting a chance to try the Act 3 I'm going to take back my earlier aversion to this watch.

[...]

Despite a nice discount and extra goodies thrown in I still couldn't do it. Interested to hear if any members have picked one up and have some wearing impressions to share.

If I may ask: Was this at an AD or on the secondary market?

[vipereaper30]

Originally Posted by PT_91

If I may ask: Was this at an AD or on the secondary market?

Through an AD.

[PT_91]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Through an AD.

Thanks for your answer and apologies, I mistook this thread for the Act 1 and all of a sudden became very hopeful that there are still some 40mm FFs up for grabs.. :-)

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by PT_91

Thanks for your answer and apologies, I mistook this thread for the Act 1 and all of a sudden became very hopeful that there are still some 40mm FFs up for grabs.. :-)

The Act 1 is not 40mm. It’s 42.3mm. It’s the same case the newly released FF are based on.

[PT_91]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

The Act 1 is not 40mm. It’s 42.3mm. It’s the same case the newly released FF are based on.

Thank you, Jordan. It seems as if I was completely confused. Maybe I've been looking at too many sale threads of the Milspec :-)

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by PT_91

Thank you, Jordan. It seems as if I was completely confused. Maybe I've been looking at too many sale threads of the Milspec :-)

I have the MilSpec (Hodinkee) which is incredible, but I honestly think the new 42.3mm case size is likely spot on for the FF (I haven’t tried it yet). The FF wears smaller than its specs suggest. The 40mm wears a bit small for my 7.25” wrist.

[PT_91]

I'm absolutely craving the MilSpec Hodinkee. I went to the Zurich Boutique last week to try on the new 42 models but I must say that I still find them a tad too big for my wrist (approx. 7 inch).

[Batmannr1]

Originally Posted by PT_91

Thanks for your answer and apologies, I mistook this thread for the Act 1 and all of a sudden became very hopeful that there are still some 40mm FFs up for grabs.. :-)

The Act 3 comes in a different case size, 41.3 mm.
Allegedly this will be the case dimension for the future limited editions of Blancpain.

[Mighty_Kraken]

Does someone know the exact lug to lug distance of the Act3?
Can’t find it anywere…

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by Mighty_Kraken

Does someone know the exact lug to lug distance of the Act3?
Can’t find it anywere…

[courboy]

Are act 3's still available then? I assumed they had all sold out a long time ago.

[Mighty_Kraken]

Originally Posted by saxo3

Unfortunately this is not the measure i am looking for.
This i mean:
https://timeandtidewatches.com/lug-to-lug/

They are available on the secondary market for sure…

[saxo3]

The design of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 was inspired by the famous (original) MIL-SPEC.

Both cases look very similar in form and dimensions.

Therefore, and to find the lug-to-lug distance of the Act 3, I searched for the MIL-SPEC case dimensions, compared it with the Act 3, and compiled the numbers in the table below.

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by saxo3

The design of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 was inspired by the famous (original) MIL-SPEC.

Both cases look very similar in form and dimensions.

Therefore, and to find the lug-to-lug distance of the Act 3, I searched for the MIL-SPEC case dimensions, compared it with the Act 3, and compiled the numbers in the table below.

Wow. Talk about going above and beyond. Gotta love engineers!

[Mighty_Kraken]

@saxo3: Oh thank you for making this comparison! This means it wears really big for a 41mm watch unfortunately…