New Fifty Fathoms 21 March

[TH14TH14]

A new Fifty Fathoms is being released on Thursday. The rumours are that it's a standard production 42.3mm titanium model - the same case dimensions as the steel Anniversary Act 1 (and pretty much the same as the Swatch collaboration). It would make sense - Marc Hayek has suggested more models will be coming in that size and BP has said that more straps in the awkward 21.5mm width are on the way. Would love to see a no date variant but no doubt it'll be expensive at around the £16k mark. Does anyone have any more info?

[Top Cat]

I've been invited to the Blancpain boutique in London on the 21st for the launch but can't make it. No further details were provided apart from its a new Fifty Fathoms.
If your speculation that it's 42mm in titanium is correct, it could be the watch I've been waiting for!!

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[endo]

I've been invited to the Blancpain boutique in London on the 21st for the launch but can't make it.

Same, i’d have like to see it in the flesh

[kk]

Well if current trends are anything to go by it'll be 38mm and you'll need a magnifying glass to read the dial.

[numberjack]

42.3 mm with sapphire caseback and some nice titanium options but expensive

[ryanb741]

I'm pretty sure someone leaked this a few days ago on one of the other forums. Looked like that bronze thing they released recently but in steel or Ti.

[TH14TH14]

Assuming the BP website is correct, there's some strange pricing here: the titanium models are £15500 on the NATO, £17100 on a strap and £18000 on the bracelet. That's a very expensive sailcloth strap and titanium buckle.


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[Robsmck]

The red gold with black bezel and dial is nice. But. £29k? Seems on the pricey side to me, not that I am in the market for such a trinket ATM.

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[blackal]

From memory - the Blancpain sailcloths are expnensive, but the bracelets are something like £2k expensive!

Love the look of the black/rose gold on the sailcloth, but not sure it would suit me (or my wallet)

[higham5]

Well Ive just been on their website. I didn’t appreciate how many FF variants there were. Ive seen Verv on here sell one or two nice pieces but the range is somewhat “ Speedmaster” in its variations.

[SteveDSSD]

At long last Blancpain have listened and released a non-limited edition 42mm Fifty Fathoms. There was a circa 10% price increase at the beginning of March so the prices are now well out of my league.

The 45mm blue titanium 45mm now retails at £15,800 on either the Nato or sailcloth but the 42mm version according to the Blancpain website, is £15,500 on Nato and £17,100 on sailcloth, I'm not sure that makes sense for the sailcloth price. A great step in the right direction but I'll make do with my 45mm bought when prices were quite a bit lower.

[Courboy]

At long last Blancpain have listened and released a non-limited edition 42mm Fifty Fathoms. There was a circa 10% price increase at the beginning of March so the prices are now well out of my league.

The 45mm blue titanium 45mm now retails at £15,800 on either the Nato or sailcloth but the 42mm version according to the Blancpain website, is £15,500 on Nato and £17,100 on sailcloth, I'm not sure that makes sense for the sailcloth price. A great step in the right direction but I'll make do with my 45mm bought when prices were quite a bit lower.

The delta between the nato and sailcloth doesn't feel right, hopefully it's an error. It would have made more sense had the sailcloth come with a deployant but I don't think it does.

[blackal]

Well Ive just been on their website. I didn’t appreciate how many FF variants there were. Ive seen Verv on here sell one or two nice pieces but the range is somewhat “ Speedmaster” in its variations.

I hope they don't do a "Fifty Friday" a la Omega..............

[Top Cat]

Finally, the fifty fathoms I've been waiting for!
Will have to wait until they start appearing at a large discount but will definitely be buying one. Black Dial with bracelet plus the sail cloth should sort me out nicely.

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[mmgg1988]

Finally, the fifty fathoms I've been waiting for!
Will have to wait until they start appearing at a large discount but will definitely be buying one. Black Dial with bracelet plus the sail cloth should sort me out nicely.

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Almost exactly my thoughts, coincidentally currently wearing this which would probably have to go to afford it though... That 45mm seems a great price but just too large for me and I have tried it.

[50kopek]

Almost exactly my thoughts, coincidentally currently wearing this which would probably have to go to afford it though... That 45mm seems a great price but just too large for me and I have tried it.

Not in the market for a Fifty Fathoms, but that Aqua Lung is probably my favourite Blancpain and one of my favourite watches in general. Perfect combination of sporty and dressy IMO. A quick look at Chrono24 seems to suggest prices have gone way up for these since last I looked some years ago.

[numberjack]

Finally got to try these today and must say I think they are perfect.
One for my wish list

[paw3001]

Shame it is in titanium and shame it is such a ridiculous price for a 3 handed with date!

[j111dja]

Shame it is in titanium and shame it is such a ridiculous price for a 3 handed with date!

I can't agree more regarding the price for a three handed watch.

It similar to Zenith's three handed Pilot at £7k in steel and £8.5k in ceramic. It doesn't make any sense, even with a non chronograph El Primero movement.

[Courboy]

I'm placing an order on the blue 42mm on a sailcloth with deployant, and will probably add a bracelet in a few years.

For those interested in the 45mm, WOS has a great deal on this black version - £8,775 new!

https://www.watches-of-switzerland.c...52A/p/17480217

[SteveDSSD]

I'm placing an order on the blue 42mm on a sailcloth with deployant, and will probably add a bracelet in a few years.

For those interested in the 45mm, WOS has a great deal on this black version - £8,775 new!

https://www.watches-of-switzerland.c...52A/p/17480217

That is a fantastic deal for the steel 45mm..... !!!!!

[Passenger]

Can someone help a brother out, what statement is it making and to whom is it aimed? Is it mute in effect if you´re wearing long sleeves ? Thanks.

Just an opinion, I think it´d look better without that kinda afterthought looking date.