Blancpain Fifty Fathoms anyone?

[watchgeezer]

i don't see much of Blancpain FF on this forum... share your FF's!

[GS719691]

There is a “Blancpain Picture Thread” if you look down a few threads.

[Bmats]

I would get one at 40mm but there are just a few on the secondary market that are that size and all very pricey limited editions. I know there are bathyscapes in the 40 range but I like the thin ceramic bezel less.

[Easy E]

Yep! Just picked this up a week or so ago. Had a little fitment issue to sort out up front, but that's straight now. This watch is great, I really like the proportions, the colors, the movement, everything. My wrist is just a hair under 7.5 (for reference), I would say you could easily wear this as small as 6.75" and as large as 8". The blue is very rich, and the sunburst is subtle. I am neutral on the 4:30 date placement, but do appreciate the dial colored date background. The date is large enough to read yet blends in nicely. This may just have become my favorite sports watch.

[Giovannibravo]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Yep! Just picked this up a week or so ago. Had a little fitment issue to sort out up front, but that's straight now. This watch is great, I really like the proportions, the colors, the movement, everything. My wrist is just a hair under 7.5 (for reference), I would say you could easily wear this as small as 6.75" and as large as 8". The blue is very rich, and the sunburst is subtle. I am neutral on the 4:30 date placement, but do appreciate the dial colored date background. The date is large enough to read yet blends in nicely. This may just have become my favorite sports watch.

Is this the 44mm titanium reference? Looks great btw.


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[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Giovannibravo

Is this the 44mm titanium reference? Looks great btw.


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42mm, Ti

[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by Easy E

42mm, Ti

Would you say the new reference 5010 on bracelet wears similarly to a 41mm Submariner?

[CharlesN]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Would you say the new reference 5010 on bracelet wears similarly to a 41mm Submariner?

Simple answer is ... YES !

More detailed answer is the watch can come in 3 versions .. Bracelet, Strap or NATO strap.

I have 2 of the 42.3mm watches ... One Act one (Steel black dial) on a NATO strap which is the only way the watch comes.

I also have the new model of Titanium watch that comes in the three different versions.

I bought the Bracelet version but I also have the NATO strap so I can change when ever I want.

On the NATO strap the watch definitely seems to be smaller.

But, both are extremely comfortable to wear.

The bracelet design of the Blancpain is superb.

[Batmannr1]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Yep! Just picked this up a week or so ago. Had a little fitment issue to sort out up front, but that's straight now. This watch is great, I really like the proportions, the colors, the movement, everything. My wrist is just a hair under 7.5 (for reference), I would say you could easily wear this as small as 6.75" and as large as 8". The blue is very rich, and the sunburst is subtle. I am neutral on the 4:30 date placement, but do appreciate the dial colored date background. The date is large enough to read yet blends in nicely. This may just have become my favorite sports watch.

Congratulations with your new watch. Great pics. Would love to slap one on the wrist and check out the watch myself. Also very tempted to see the blue RG 5010 on the blue tropic strap. Wear it in good health.

[1William]

I had one for awhile and liked it.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Would you say the new reference 5010 on bracelet wears similarly to a 41mm Submariner?

As CharlesN mentioned, it wears very much like a 12 Sub. It is a bit thicker, but lug to lug very comparable. Attached are two pics of the 5010 next to my LV, switched for perspective.

[Easy E]

I'll also add this little nugget. This not from a full test over a 0-x hour interval. Just a snap shot. I wound the watch when I got it last week and yesterday at random just dropped it on the TG for a spot check.

[saxo3]

Congratulations, the 1315 caliber (4 Hz) is a marvel, regulated in 6 positions, 3 barrels, 120 hours of power reserve.

[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by CharlesN

Simple answer is ... YES !

More detailed answer is the watch can come in 3 versions .. Bracelet, Strap or NATO strap.

I have 2 of the 42.3mm watches ... One Act one (Steel black dial) on a NATO strap which is the only way the watch comes.

I also have the new model of Titanium watch that comes in the three different versions.

I bought the Bracelet version but I also have the NATO strap so I can change when ever I want.

On the NATO strap the watch definitely seems to be smaller.

But, both are extremely comfortable to wear.

The bracelet design of the Blancpain is superb.

Thank you for your info on the new Fifty! I’m excited to see the new size.

[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by Easy E

As CharlesN mentioned, it wears very much like a 12 Sub. It is a bit thicker, but lug to lug very comparable. Attached are two pics of the 5010 next to my LV, switched for perspective.

Thanks E! Those are great comparison photos! I agree, very similar size.

[UnderPolished]

I had the chance visit a Blancpain boutique a few weeks back and I’m glad I did. Getting to try on the different Fifty Fathoms sizes, dial colors and strap/bracelet combos left me with Easy E’s choice as my favorite. I was surprised how comfortable the bracelet was, figuring I’d prefer the sail cloth.

So, the 5010 in blue is now at the peak of my watch want list. As an aside, the boutique staff could not have been any more friendly or accommodating. It was a great experience all around.