IS IT WORTH IT? Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms (Unboxing, First Impressions and Review)

[@dukirps]

I love how Swatch advertise their bio-ceramic and recycled fishing net straps as eco-friendly, but at the same time sell us a watch that isn't repairable!

[@samuelcorbishley6016]

Technically this one is, as the watch isn't hermetically sealed like other System51 watches are. If Swatch or an independent watchmaker are willing to take a look at it, it should theoretically be possible to replace any faulty parts.

[@evolution8662]

Why isn't it repairable.....does'nt it come with international warranty..???@@samuelcorbishley6016

[@CocoKoi321]

​@@samuelcorbishley6016KEEP COPING

[@miked.412]

This is serviceable

[@imarod78]

It's true, lotta reviews don't mention it but it has a snap case back so technically you can remove the movement or replace it. But will probably cost as much as the watch itself to do either and by the time you'd want to do that (like in 2 years) I'm sure the rest of the watch will be completely shot. It's like servicing a Seiko 5, you technically can but no one does it.

[@rossdev]

Nice review thanks. I bought a moonswatch just for fun and I've worn it a lot more than I thought I would this summer. It is nice and light and ideal for wearing on hot days. The blancpain X Swatch is interesting too, agree that it is not worth the outlay but I like the colourful vibes from it and will probably get one. I recently picked up a Helm Komodo and that worked out about the same price as this Swatch release, but so much more watch for your money with the Komodo.

[@Relozo]

Thanks and congratulations on your purchase! Yeah, it's definitely not an everyday watch.

[@Jedimaster36091]

Even without considering the humiliation of having to wait in line for hours without knowing if they have enough stock, $400 is too much for this. At $200 it is worth it.

[@Relozo]

Yup. I almost missed out as well. The people behind me would have been furious as I was the last one for the first drop.

[@pablolara797]

Aliexpress is going to have a harder time hommaging this one

[@Relozo]

Now I want to see them try 😂

[@steveyoung101]

They will put a Seiko NH36. Wait and see.

[@rickjason215]

⁠​⁠@@RelozoThis is really simple. Make a plastic mold and make as many plastic cases as you need. Stick an NH36 in it. Print a dial and the rest is just as simple. They make diver copies all the time, so the bezel is also made in a plastic mold. I have seen fake Rolexes for $200 to $300 that were were made of steel. Plastic is going to be hard? They will be selling copies for $50 and they will be better than the original.

[@rochlobster5366]

Guangzhou is under water right now it'll be a longer wait.

[@Unlucky1776]

@@rickjason215exactly lol I like how the Ali express moonswatches were actually better than the original

[@threadripper979]

Bioceramic is the woke name for plastic.

[@toesuf94]

Right up there with VEGAN LEATHER...aka vinyl plastic seats.

[@DW-py4up]

This joke only works if you don’t know what “woke” means

[@i-lzzzzzzzz-i-u7100]

Big fact

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

😂👍

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

​@@toesuf94Not really it can be made from recycled goods .

[@tonyk6547]

Thank you for sharing the lug width measurement

[@Relozo]

No problem! think the strap is 21.5mm though. Omega does the same with their NATO strap.

[@troppotime9179]

Good review. Nice shots and straight to the point.

[@Relozo]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@GRANPRESENCIA]

¡hello relozo!.. ¿can you comment on the diameter of this watch and what is the width of the strap?, ¡greetings!..

[@Relozo]

Width of the strap is 21.5mm from my measurement (not an accurate caliper). Diameter is 42.3mm as per the website.

[@GRANPRESENCIA]

@@Relozo¡thanks for responding!, ¡regards!..

[@RolexChampion-k3u]

India❤❤❤

[@skyMcWeeds]

Will this be another Moonswatch scenario where plenty bought it but also regretted the decision?

[@lazyreuvin]

Probably... Will be in the bin or collecting dust in someones drawer in three years, where as people with a real Fifty Fathoms will still have it on their wrist or are holding it for it's value

[@Cortesevasive]

nobody buys og fiftyfafd everybody go full rolex @@lazyreuvin

[@Unlucky1776]

@@lazyreuvin exactly

[@jmarq7659]

Hello! I just have a QQ: just got the same watch, and I noticed while setting up the time, the date changes at 1am not 12am. Do you have the same issue with your watch? Thanks!

[@Relozo]

Mine changes 10 minutes before 12. There will always be a tolerance for date change depending on how the hands were set. At this price point for a mass-produced watch, it's expected. Even expensive luxury watches can have the same issue, but more uncommon due to stricter QA.

[@jmarq7659]

Thanks for the quick reply. So, this is not a cause for an alarm? lol I'm actually thinking of bringing the watch to a boutique to be checked. It's usually 5mins before 12 or 5mins after for my other watches, but 1am is a little far off, don't you think? @@Relozo

[@Relozo]

@@jmarq7659Personally nope at this price, but if yours is under warranty and bothers you a bit, I would recommend getting it swapped under warranty.

[@jperez7893]

it is so comfortable to wear

[@Relozo]

Yup it's quite comfy!

[@hank8737]

Good review and insights 👍

[@Relozo]

Thanks!

[@bogrot69]

Is the caseback removeable on this one?

[@jbachman01]

No

[@bogrot69]

@@jbachman01 Did you get one?

[@Relozo]

Based on newer comments apparently it is. It's a snap case back.

[@rayrodriguez6531]

Genios! When was the last time we talked about Blancpain?

[@Relozo]

Jean Claude Biver's days 😅

[@kingandkongo]

It’s a nice watch and the slugs are cute

[@Relozo]

I think there are some merits to the slugs actually. They're very cool.

[@mrd64]

Was curious until I saw the WR was < 100m, which makes it both a pretend Blancpain and a pretend diver.

[@Relozo]

Fair, but still better than the Moonswatch. Still doesn't make it good lol.

[@chrisnevergrowold330]

Nice review. I'm still not sold. It's $500CAD which is more then I want to spend on a plastic watch. Can this be serviced?

[@Relozo]

Thanks! Nope as the case can't be opened. I did read that the movement can be repaired. Just in this scenario it's disposable.

[@stephannordmann5346]

Certina Heritage DS PH 200M

[@zdruk1]

Great video

[@Relozo]

Thanks!

[@kingdon4367]

Save up Some more Money to Buy Longines or Frederique Constant . At least they’ll have Real Swiss Quality .

[@Relozo]

There is also Tissot.

[@kingdon4367]

@@Relozo Tissot is a Cheap Consumer Watch Brand like Seiko and Casio . Tissot is Not Considered A Luxury Watch Brand . Go and Check Watch Brands Tier List .

[@rickjason215]

It is a 100% a Swatch watch. There are no Blancpain parts in the watch. It is double the price of a normal Swatch watch with that movement. I have so many real watches to wear, I just don’t need it.

[@ivanyuend5932]

How about their omega moon watch x Swatch ? Would you recommend to buy it?

[@solidstream13]

My reservation is a non serviceable movement. When a $400 watch is not going to keep ticking it is concerning.

[@Relozo]

Yup. They'll probably just going to swap the whole thing.

[@Jedimaster36091]

​@@Relozo Meaning the customer will have to buy another watch.

[@steveyoung101]

For the majority that can't afford to purchase a Blancpain or who love to have an expensive toy watch.

[@Relozo]

True. If they want a Fifty fathoms "look" at a fraction of the cost.

[@sabindan5387]

My dad just bought me one sad to see that it wasn’t worth it :(

[@Relozo]

What makes yours worth it is that your dad gave it to you. It's priceless. Enjoy the watch mate :)

[@sayeedrahman7800]

People don't get it, it's not meant to be a serious watch, it a fun collaboration, it's a creative move, go see what variety Casio or gshock has with resin..people shouldn't s*hit on this collab

[@SusannaDellavia-FanChannel]

😟

[@BarnOwl61]

Bioceramic my.... it is a plastic watch with a plastic escapement. Exactly what Blancpain hated so much. 😢

[@friscagiovany3814]

I almost lined up overnight for this! 😱

[@classlessbozo317]

How do you ‘almost’ line up for something exactly?

[@imarod78]

Should be called the Swatch fifty can't fathoms the price

[@Relozo]

Savage garden 😂

[@fohhee]

Oh look, another "I am poor and I cant afford the original watch" watch.

[@drnick40]

I will stick to the original..

[@Relozo]

I really want the radiation one.

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

Not for $400, Actual cost :$200 for the watch, pay an extra $200 for the printed Blanc-pain name..

[@danielm2827]

Just like everything branded. Just like Gucci shoes, Mercedes Benz cars, iPhone, Macbook, Nike, luxury watches, etc, the costs are a fraction of the price but the client decide if it is worth to pay or not.....besides, these watches are not compulsory to buy, no one is forcing us.

[@jamess8175]

Actual cost at $200? You will be surprised it is less than $50 due to cheap materials and mass production.

[@BarnOwl61]

It is a 20$ plastic watch, with a plastic escapement. Have people gone mad?

[@timedwards8171]

Any high end brand that swatch does this to I will not buy

[@haping1]

And a plastic pallet fork, a non hacking movement that cannot be serviced..... Not for me:-)

[@Relozo]

Yup and if you accidentally do a back pressure when you set the time, the second hands jumps around lol.

[@keysersoze503]

A $400 plastic toy watch. I'll pass.

[@chrisl7902]

It’s nothing more than a cash grab. Take a watch that you sell for $200, put a posh name on it and sell it for double the price. No different than putting some Lambo badges on a Golf GTI and saying ‘Look, it’s a Lamborghini’. It shows just how stupid we have become as a society when we revere the name more than the actual product.

[@Relozo]

I think that goes for the whole upper end of the luxury market. Designer bags like Dior, Hermes and Chanel would probably have $50-$200 worth of materials and charge thousands.

[@herrrotkappchen7816]

Yeah. That is right.

[@vincentpuech3464]

Looks like a 5-yo kid s gadget

[@Relozo]

Ben10 omnitrix

[@panorama4526]

Is it worth it? Hilarious…

[@mineblock9024]

No, it's not worth it

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

It's certainly not worth the free publicity you lot are giving it. Its a plastic childrens looking watch with a terrible movment.

[@herrrotkappchen7816]

It is not worth the money.

[@sanderdegurra9002]

Once these cheap watches breakdown it’s going to become more plastic waste in the ocean.

[@Relozo]

I agree - that's the ironic part of this release sadly.

[@DonAl9114]

This watch is a joke. Can’t believe that people pay the price Swatch is asking for. Looks like a toy watch for kids. 😂😂😂😂

[@Relozo]

yeah - the marketing worked in that sense.

[@LucaCunia]

I didn't buy the moonswatch because it was made of plastic, and this one looks no different to me, so I'll just pass again. Now waiting for 2024 collab with Rado, and 2025 collab with Breguet to see if they still go with plastic.

[@Relozo]

I wouldn't mind a Breguet collab, but a dressy one is probably not going to sell. It's probably going to be a Type XX with a good history.

[@chief1960]

Wow a Plasic fake Blancpain swatch pile of junk and will be another disgrace for high dollar watch owners. SAD SAD

[@CocoKoi321]

Its trash Buy a watch that can last 20 years buy a tissot dive watch same price or seiko turtle This plastic trash will only last 3 years

[@glenh4971]

It looks like very nice plastic and recycled materials. Good buy at 400 dollars!!

[@good-tn9sr]

delusional

[@ewalk4692]

Goodbye at 400 dollars. 😁

[@marcomolini9338]

😂 You guys will buy anything! 💩

[@Relozo]

Hahah guilty.

[@giorgioc.6673]

SWATCH : 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@Relozo]

Lots would agree

[@Cortesevasive]

An ultimate luxury watch.

[@steveyoung101]

Are you kidding?

[@platine]

😂🤣