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Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Τετ Οκτ 18, 2017 11:00 pm
από nick10
Hands-On The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 38mm
A vintage-inspired diver in a more vintage-inspired size.

Earlier this year at Baselworld, the Fifty Fathoms Bathsycaphe 38mm was released. The latest 38mm edition was a welcome addition to the Fifty Fathoms line up, as way back in 2013, Blancpain released the first edition of the Bathyscaphe with a 43mm case (as well as a 38mm ladies' version with a white bezel and dial, and white NATO strap). The 43mm verison was received with very positive reviews, but the biggest complaint was the size. Now Blancpain has released the 38mm version of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black or blue, which feels much more in the vintage spirit than the previous iteration. Let's go hands-on, shall we?
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The 38mm Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe case was actually borrowed from the ladies' Fifty Fathoms collection.

The first Fifty Fathoms was made by Blancpain in 1953. Technically, it was the original modern dive watch – a nod that is often given to the Rolex Submariner, but truth be told the Fifty Fathoms debuted the year before. The Fifty Fathoms was created by Captain Robert Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, who were commanders of the French Combat Diving School at the time. They teamed up with Blancpain's CEO, Jean-Jacques Fiechter, to create the ultimate dive watch, and the Fifty Fathoms was born. It was 42mm, with a one-way rotating bezel (the very first watch to have one) automatic (to reduce the need to operate the crown and potentially compromise water resistance) and was water-resistant up to 300 ft. Fast-forward to 2013, and the modern, but vintage-inspired Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe was introduced – in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the original 50 Fathoms – in a 43mm stainless steel case and with the automatic caliber 1315.

The latest version of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe that you see here, is pretty much the same watch except that it measures 38mm in diameter and 10.77mm thick (as opposed to the 13.4mm thickness of the 43mm version). The watch comes in two versions: one with a black dial and bezel, and one with an "Abyss Blue" dial and bezel, the latter being a limited edition. While the blue version is certainly more vibrant, the black version has a lot of desirable qualities, and after all, blue watches tend to be a little more polarizing.
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The brushed steel case is not for everyone, but the attention to detail is there.

First things first – the case. As I mentioned, the case measures 38mm which is a great size for classic watch fans. The stainless steel is brushed throughout which makes the watch look a bit more substantial than if it were polished. While this certainly makes sense for a tool watch, and certainly makes the watch feel more robust, I personally tend to lean away from brushed cases (there is something about the sparkle of a polished case that I will just never not love). But regardless, I think Blancpain did a nice job adapting this case to accommodate the desire for a smaller Fifty Fathoms, and the faceted lugs are an attractive additional detail. The unidirectional ceramic bezel is a rich black, which gives the watch a little more depth visually, while serving a functional purpose.
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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms boasts sharply faceted lugs and a brush stainless steel case.

While the case size is the Goldilocks of case diameters, the thing that I love most about this watch is the dial brushed anthracite dial. It's a beautiful rich grey color and it gleams when you wear it, something that I look for in a watch. The hours and minutes are indicated by the luminous dot indexes, with trapezoidal markers at the quarter hours. The center seconds hand has a vibrant red tip, which adds a sporty touch.
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The anthracite dial is one of the nicest things about this watch.

The one complaint I have about this dial is the date window. Now, you know I am a fan of the date window and its functionality, but there is a way to do it right and there is a way to make it look like an afterthought and sadly, this is latter. To be fair this is where it's always been on the Bathyscaphe, but I feel that any time a window is tiny and placed between four and five o'clock it looks like you're trying to hide the aperture. Don't hide it, people! Embrace the date window!
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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 38mm measures 10.77mm thick.

The movement of the watch is the caliber 1150. It's not a new movement, and has actually been used in several existing models including the Ladies' Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathsycaphe, and the Villeret Ultraplate Automatique. Caliber 1150 has a 100-hour power reserve, and you can see the solid gold rotor through the back. Caliber 1150, at 3.25mm thick and 26.20mm in diameter, qualifies as an extra-flat movement and the 100 hour power reserve (unusual for a movement this thin, and under 30mm) is courtesy two mainspring barrels; the free-sprung balance provides better long-term accuracy. While it doesn't contain any major new innovations, it's a solid choice for a tool watch despite the thin profile.
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The ceramic bezel is uni-directional and adds depth to the aesthetic of the watch against the grey dial.

On the wrist this watch wears really comfortably (despite a slightly too-stiff strap). It can be worn by someone of just about any build, and I can see this watch easily transitioning from casual-office wear to the beach in one fell swoop. But the thing that is so interesting to me about this watch is that all of it was essentially borrowed from the women's version from the Bathyscaphe's 2013 launch, and made into a "men's" watch, when usually it's the other way around. The only reason for this that I can come up with, is that a lot of people (men and women) wanted a 38mm Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe all along.
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The in-house caliber 1150 can also be found in previous ladies' collections.

Whatever the reasoning, the 38mm Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe will surely be a welcome model to the family. I know that when I wore it around the office, everyone was interested in giving it a go. The retail price is $9,500 which is still $2,000 more than a no-date Rolex Submariner, or $950 more than a Sub with a date (which is the ultimate price comparison test for a dive watch). So it is hard to justify the cost of this watch if you are looking to buy your first dive watch – though again, the in-house movement, with its 100 hour power reserve and gold rotor, makes the Blancpain more than just an also-ran technically. Then, too, one could argue that the original 1953 Fifty Fathoms was the first dive watch and therefore any modern version is like buying a piece of history for your wrist. Either way, this watch is a nicely done revision of the 2013 original, in a (for me) much more wrist-friendly size.
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Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Οκτ 20, 2017 1:20 pm
από markosgr28
Το έχω ξαναγράψει ότι παρόλο που έχει πολλούς και φανατικούς οπαδούς, εμένα το bathyscape δε με τρελαίνει εμφανισιακά. Σε αυτήν την έκδοση όμως είναι πανέμορφο και με σωστό μέγεθος. Και πολύ πλήρη η παρουσίαση, ευχαριστώ πολύ!

Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Οκτ 20, 2017 11:34 pm
από Megalos
και εμενα Μαρκο μου το συγκεκριμενο δεν με ενθουσιαζει παροτι ειναι πολυ καλο ρολοι

Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Δευ Οκτ 23, 2017 1:25 pm
από markosgr28
Megalos έγραψε:και εμενα Μαρκο μου το συγκεκριμενο δεν με ενθουσιαζει παροτι ειναι πολυ καλο ρολοι
Έτσι είναι αγαπητέ Κώστα!

Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Φεβ 23, 2018 9:02 pm
από pugman
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet GMT

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Pre-Baselworld news from Blancpain! Blancpain’s complete calendar GMT complication established itself as a mainstay with its original debut in 2002. For Baselworld 2018, the Manufacture reinterprets this practical complication and brings it back with the new Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet GMT enhanced with Blancpain’s patented under lug correctors.

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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet GMT
Since the early 1980’s, Blancpain’s complete calendar moonphase timepieces have been a signature of the house. Blancpain’s design that displays the day of the week and month in windows and the date with a supplemental blued serpentine shaped hand reading upon scale positioned around the chapter ring and placement of a moon phase window at six o’clock has firmly established itself as a classic arrangement. Adding the GMT function elevates the timepiece to a high complication. Ensuring that the watch places itself as an ideal travel companion, the calendar indications are linked to the local time display shown on the principal hands. Home time is shown with a red tipped hand.

The introduction of this combination of complications in the Villeret Collection brings with it innovations that were developed after the original version of the Quantième Complet GMT was launched. The in-house movement now features a silicium balance spring with its superior anti- magnetic and timing precision properties. Setting of all the calendar and moon phase indications with a finger tip, instead of the standard tool, is made possible with the exclusive under-lug correctors. An added benefit, the hidden correctors enable completely smooth case flanks unmarred by corrector dimples, commonly found in the watch world. Rapid adjustment of local time in one hour increments is accomplished via the crown.

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There are two versions of the new Quantième Complet GMT, in red gold with an opaline dial and applied red gold Roman indexes; and in stainless steel with a white dial and white gold applied Roman indexes. Both are fitted into 40 mm diameter cases with the traditional Villeret double stepped bezel. Alligator straps or metal bracelets are available for each.

For more info visit Blancpain.

Technical Specifications
Case material: Stainless steel or red gold
Dimension: 40mm
Movement: Calibre 67A5
Power: 72 Hours with automatic winding
Water resistance: 30meter / 3ATM
Dial: White or opaline with roman numerals
Strap: Alligator strap or metal bracelet
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet GMT price will follow



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Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Φεβ 23, 2018 9:47 pm
από Megalos
ωραιο ... παιδια αν βλεπω καλα δεν υπαρχει δευτερολεπτοδεικτης ?

Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Φεβ 23, 2018 10:52 pm
από pugman
Χμμ... τώρα που το λες... δεν το είχα παρατηρήσει...

Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Σάβ Φεβ 24, 2018 6:30 pm
από Megalos
ειδες Αντωνη ... μηπως καποιος ξερει κατι παραπανω ?

Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Παρ Μαρ 30, 2018 11:39 pm
από giannistissot
Blancpain 1735
Tourbillon, jumping hours, retrograde minutes

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Στάλθηκε από το SM-A310F μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

Re: BLANCPAIN

Δημοσιεύτηκε: Τετ Απρ 25, 2018 9:37 pm
από Megalos
FF Bathyscaphe Day Date απο την τελευταια Βασιλεια 2018
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