Blancpain rumors?

[Uppersouth]

If we must contend with a 21.5mm lug width, maybe we’ll have quick release straps/bracelets forthcoming. Similar to IWC’s approach.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

If we must contend with a 21.5mm lug width, maybe we’ll have quick release straps/bracelets forthcoming. Similar to IWC’s approach.

Cool and all, but what are you going to swap it out with? At 21.5 your options are not much to zero.

[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Cool and all, but what are you going to swap it out with? At 21.5 your options are not much to zero.

If Blancpain goes this route, they’ll offer an assortment of proprietary straps options as IWC has. I’m sure they’ll be overpriced, but I would like the option. The current bar and sleeve attached with tiny bolt heads are terrible for swapping straps.

[Toproll85]

I was not impressed. One more FF, nothing special. I prefer at the limit a 45 version, titanium and blue.
Maybe I expected too much...
Small disappointment in summary, nothing spooky, a success but at an exaggerated price let's say it. Polished case whereas I prefer satin, platinum caliber is good but its design somewhat spoils the vision on the 1315, it should be more airy.
I'm happy with mine and won't add it up.

I note the 42 format. I would like them to standardize that for future collections. But that was expected with previous SL 40s, and it never happened.
I think that would be their salvation, it's between the 40 with a dial that's quite too small, and the 45 that doesn't suit all wrists or tastes.
We will see the future and their decision.

[GB-man]

Fun fact this watch has almost identical proportions to a hockey puck with diameter/height = ~3.

[mav3rick]

meh, the best modern 50 fathoms is unfortunately still the hodinkee milspec edition...

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by mav3rick

meh, the best modern 50 fathoms is unfortunately still the hodinkee milspec edition...

Agreed. Although I'd say fortunately

[Yobrooks]

Originally Posted by mav3rick

meh, the best modern 50 fathoms is unfortunately still the hodinkee milspec edition...

Absolutely right, imo

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[sski]

i've read a 'Swatchified' 50 Fathoms is also in the works this year to commemorate and celebrate the 70th anniversary!

[NardinNut]

My SA reached out today offering me one of the 70th (I passed). He stated a buyer has to register their interest online for the boutique to be able to sell it. Thought I’d pass that info along for anyone interested

[Justindo]

The only Fifty Fathoms they got right were the two Hodinkee ones.

[Chinballs]

I missed out on the No Rads and was pretty keen to see what Blancpain would do this year. All I can say is that it can only get better. This release is a big fat meh for me. Overpriced and underwhelming.

[Rolextellstime]

I just received my preorder email from Blancpain. Will try my luck tomorrow.

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[ap1]

One detail I’m not sure has been mentioned here, from the Bp direct preorder email I received it appears the numerals are raised up, maybe like a ceramic clock of lume like from Tudor or moser. Cool detail if so. Doesn’t really change my view and NOT buying

[GS719691]

I wonder how many pieces are actually available tomorrow vs. how many already allocated to boutiques?

[Rolextellstime]

Originally Posted by GS719691

I wonder how many pieces are actually available tomorrow vs. how many already allocated to boutiques?

All sales or preorders will be online exclusively, perhaps a pick up can be arranged at the Boutique or couriered to your door.

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[GS719691]

Originally Posted by Rolextellstime

All sales or preorders will be online exclusively, perhaps a pick up can be arranged at the Boutique or couriered to your door.

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Thank you

[Doood]

Wow. 42mm FF is cool. Love the size. Not a fan of limited editions though.

[Chinballs]

SOLD OUT in Australia as soon as the website went live. I doubt any were even available via the website for our market anyway.

[sgrossma]

I was likely not going to buy, but was refreshing in the US to see price from 7:58 onwards. The website first changed over to the information page around 8:03am and it was already posted as "sold out" when it loaded. I don't believe it was ever really in stock based on what I saw...

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by sgrossma

I was likely not going to buy, but was refreshing in the US to see price from 7:58 onwards. The website first changed over to the information page around 8:03am and it was already posted as "sold out" when it loaded. I don't believe it was ever really in stock based on what I saw...

Same. I was interested but only if the price was reasonable since I already have a FF, website didn't switchover at 8am on the dot and when it did everything was gone. What a waste of time and crappy launch. Honestly, it's kinda bs not to publish the price in advance and then leave people to make a split second decision on presumably 15- 20k. It's not like dropping a pair of sneakers. Whatever, will wait for a titanium model....

[Spartyfan6262]

Originally Posted by sgrossma

I was likely not going to buy, but was refreshing in the US to see price from 7:58 onwards. The website first changed over to the information page around 8:03am and it was already posted as "sold out" when it loaded. I don't believe it was ever really in stock based on what I saw...

I bet most were offered to good customers in advance of the public sale, hence the near-instant sell out.

[Rolextellstime]

Originally Posted by Spartyfan6262

I bet most were offered to good customers in advance of the public sale, hence the near-instant sell out.

I honestly don't think so, all were sold online to people with fast internet and quick finger on the mouse.

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[bobernet]

My order went through. Series III.

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by bobernet

My order went through. Series III.

Congrats! If you don't mind sharing, what was the price?

[bobernet]

Originally Posted by ajw45

Congrats! If you don't mind sharing, what was the price?

$17.4k USD. Free shipping. Local sales tax collected.

The last 40mm Ocean Commitment III LE was $17.1k, so I’m surprised that people are surprised by the price. This seems very reasonable compared to other FF LE releases.

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by bobernet

$17.4k USD. Free shipping. Local sales tax collected.

The last 40mm Ocean Commitment III LE was $17.1k, so I’m surprised that people are surprised by the price. This seems very reasonable compared to other FF LE releases.

The Hodinkee MilSpec and NO RAD were around 14k~ plus tax

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by bobernet

$17.4k USD. Free shipping. Local sales tax collected.

The last 40mm Ocean Commitment III LE was $17.1k, so I’m surprised that people are surprised by the price. This seems very reasonable compared to other FF LE releases.

I agree, price sounds reasonable when considering inflation and how much other brands have raised prices recently. I think I saw some rumours that it might be more like $19-$20k and I think that would have been a stretch for me. Looks like it differed by region but at $17kish If I could have gotten one I would have, congrats again and post lots of pics!

[azizu]

Originally Posted by ajw45

I agree, price sounds reasonable when considering inflation and how much other brands have raised prices recently. I think I saw some rumours that it might be more like $19-$20k and I think that would have been a stretch for me. Looks like it differed by region but at $17kish If I could have gotten one I would have, congrats again and post lots of pics!

I think the overall price (watch price+tax) is almost the same everywhere. My order is series l and total cost is $20K


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[azizu]

Originally Posted by bobernet

My order went through. Series III.

Mine went through too Series l


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