New Fifty Fathoms Derivative

[FlyPenFly]

Saw this on the Blancpain facebook page, can't find any info about it except it's reference. Ref. 5015C-1130-52B

Case size looks the same. They modified the hands and dial printing as well as the strap. The dial markers are no longer the silver raised index style.

Less blingy but I prefer the old style with the chrome markers and hands.

"Aqualung tribute to Fifty Fathoms"

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[Rambam]

Aww Lord that is beautiful
If they ever make a 40mm or less version I would sell my soul for one

[FlyPenFly]

First I thought this might be a smaller version but the position of the date window is the same so the case must be the same.

[demer03]

I actually like that version a lot.

[giosdad]

That looks pretty good and nice retro alternative. Luckily BP did mess too much with a good thing.
I am not sure if a rally strap works on it, but a nice alternative for some.
I like polished outlined indices so I would probably prefer the regular model. I assume the movement is the same. Is this an LE?

[jimyritz]

Aww Lord that is beautiful
If they ever make a 40mm or less version I would sell my soul for one

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Couldn't agree more Kenneth...

[vbuskirk]

I like polished outlined indices so I would probably prefer the regular model.

Are they white gold?

[RALAustin]

I like it. On another note, I also saw someone selling the 40mm anniversary version on TZ for almost 13K. Beautiful, but 13K?!

[Pasquale]

Beauty

What's up with u dudes and 40mm watches??

[FlyPenFly]

I like it. On another note, I also saw someone selling the 40mm anniversary version on TZ for almost 13K. Beautiful, but 13K?!

Yeah seriously. $7k is reasonable but 13k is ludicrous for that.

[cdnwatchguy]

Aww Lord that is beautiful
If they ever make a 40mm or less version I would sell my soul for one

Yup. I have tried on the FF a few times and no matter what it is just too big for me and no amount of squinting or deluding myself will make it look like anything other than a hockey puck on my wrist. Damn.

[Zidane]

VERY NICE!

[craniotes]

I like it. On another note, I also saw someone selling the 40mm anniversary version on TZ for almost 13K. Beautiful, but 13K?!

If it comes with the full kit, that's a steal (runs over to TZ to check for the listing...)

Crap, it includes everything; the bracelet, the strap, the special strap changing mechanism, B&P... (hops online to check the number of zeros in my savings account...).

Damn, no zeros.

Regards,
Adam

[FlyPenFly]

And its now on Tlex:

http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2011/06 ... te-to.html

[CGSshorty]

Wow that is really nice. Too rich for my blood but certainly one to put on the "some day" list.

[Sponon]

Brushed case finish

Not sure about the "Aqua Lung" on the dial, though. Less is more...

[aikiman44]

I don't know, I like most of the FF variants.
I'm with Barry, a rally strap on a diver?

[dshap]

I like the old one better

[sinner]

I like it. On another note, I also saw someone selling the 40mm anniversary version on TZ for almost 13K. Beautiful, but 13K?!

Had to look at that one. Not sure about the "50th Anniversary Series II" text on the dial but, other than that, love it.

[TLex]

Cleaner 'n' sharper imo the new strap holes are hot!

[CesarG]

I love it. It has almost every design element I want in a dive watch

[drster]

I like it a lot. I think the strap, hands and dial changes are to mimic the old FF from the fifties. Still slightly big for me.

[sharkfin]

I like it. The Aqua Lung is a modern vintage piece style.

Another one to lust after.