BLANCPAIN Fifty Fathoms No Radiations 2021. A Limited Edition of 500 pieces.

[@WatchAdvisor]

PLEASE do also read the detailed description of this video. As always you will find more information about the watch shown in the vides. I am looking forward reading your comments, if you have questions, let me know...

[@paradiser11]

own one , fully satisfied.

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@paradiser11 Bravo! Congratulations! May your Fifty Fathoms always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…

[@paradiser11]

@@WatchAdvisor anyway it got the best feature beside time telling , which is the values holds well😂

[@Moe90rules]

Waiting for a 40-42mm fifty fathoms non limited edition. Would love to own this diver, but the 45mm wears too large. Great watch, great review. Thanks!

[@WatchAdvisor]

The smaller Fifty Fathoms cases as for now are reserved for limited editions ... Many do wish a smaller one though ....

[@ohzrock5779]

Thank you for showing this stunning timepiece. Blancpain is one of my favorite brands

[@WatchAdvisor]

My pleasure! Do you have a favorite Blancpain watch?

[@edwardbowen-humphreys9758]

Watchdives do a very nice homage. 😊

[@WatchAdvisor]

WatchAdvisor has many more of those … Enjoy!

[@Remember66-KeepTheFaith]

Thx Alex for your profund content. I've been falling in love with the case and especcially the caseback with are stunning. The bazzle sounds magic.

[@WatchAdvisor]

You are very welcome, I am happy to read this...

[@JerehmiaBoaz]

I just love the checkerboard rubber strap, this is what a vintage diver is supposed to look like.

[@WatchAdvisor]

the strap is called "Tropic" ...

[@BenTramer]

great video...love the detail and care you bring to these

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you, I am happy to read this! let me know if you have any questions...

[@juniorjohnson5961]

My favorite watch brand unfortunately out of my price range . Thanks for showing us👍

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion! I hear you, but never say never ... I keep my fingers crossed!

[@reubenlym588]

Alex I have a question... Some artisanal watch makers do not provide hacking as it involves jamming the balance wheel to stop the seconds (as shared by FP Journe on why they don't do stop-seconds). If we did the trick of manually stopping the seconds by turning the time backwards, does it damage the movements?

[@WatchAdvisor]

No, absolutely not! If this would be the case the Calibre 1151 would already be with a stop-seconds functions…

[@errorlogging459]

Gorgeous watch indeed, keep up the good work. Until we meet again, stay safe… cheers!!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I will! Thank you! Hope we can meet soon again in Geneva!

[@errorlogging459]

@@WatchAdvisor yes, eagerly waiting…

[@racingr3553]

Always so enjoyable your reviews Alexander! I learn a lot with your videos. Thank you very much 👍👏👏

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am HAPPY to read this! 🙏🏻

[@michelpimoulle2002]

Amazing whatches ! I prefer the limited édition because of the size (my taste) an also because of the "no rad" dial . These whatch thanks of famous *nageurs" from Marine Nationale have a rich History. I apreciate the bigger one too and we must admit that this mechanism with this "réserve de marche" is insane. Very beautiful vidéo. Impatient to whatch the next one ! Good weekend, Alexander.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Watches loaded with history always create emotions and passion … brands selling their creations without are advised to create a world (= emotions) around … otherwise they will never reach this level of attraction

[@robertsullivan4773]

Great review Alexander of a great watch. I tried to snag one at the end of April but my AD here that I prefer only had one and it was already spoken for, very much like Rolex like. These special editions go only to the best customers. Not bitter just saying it like it is. It's the way I was able to get my New Submariner last Christmas. But I did join the Blancpain family I got myself a early birthday present on a Blue ceramic Bathyscaphe that I'm thrilled with and probably suits my overall taste being very paired down and lighter on my slender 16cm wrist. Question I have heard that the coating on the rotor is in fact a platinum alloy true or false. Also is there a tropical strap variant for the Bathyscaphe. Again great detailed review. Oh by the way the peli box is not only tough and robust it is also water proof and should you watvh be in it and it falls off the dive boat it floats.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Robert thanks for sharing! I don't know if the the coating on the rotor is a platinum alloy ... But why not? I'll find out and let you know...

[@yaaxarr8977]

You mentioned about the size and we need 40 mm for daily use. Indeed, love it !!! I enjoyed a lot this review and maybe I won´t get this LE but ready to buy when they reduce the case. Ty Alexander for such a great review.

[@WatchAdvisor]

As I had the chance to compare both on my wrist, I have to say my 45 mm FF is perfect... wouldn't want to reduce size to "only" 40 mm ... but of course I understand you guys ...

[@yaaxarr8977]

@@WatchAdvisor Pls try to review the new Nivada Grenchen Chronomasters and those Depthmasters 🙏🏻 Take care.

[@hunterphan5506]

I have not seen a 40mm FF in person. But wow, I didn’t realize how much the difference is, visually, when compared to the regular 45mm version. Great review as always. Thanks Alex for showing the side by side comparison.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The difference is huge, this is why I showed it… many aren’t aware when they “only” see a picture of one of the limited editions… Let me know if you have any questions…

[@johnmcdonagh1607]

Thanks Alexander, great content 👍.

[@WatchAdvisor]

You are welcome!

[@affegorilla1299]

LOVE IT! THE SUB KILLER!

[@tippykaffu4047]

Blancpain FF reissue limited editions are only attainable by people who are quick enough to swipe their card

[@WatchAdvisor]

LE of 500 pieces are sold immediately ... I was told the No Rad is sold out already ...

[@tippykaffu4047]

@@WatchAdvisor why am i not surprised?

[@andreaargelli2934]

Beautiful

[@GabrielX84]

Great review of a beautiful timepiece! Keep it up Alexander!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am happy to read this, thank you ... I will!

[@speedzero7478]

Beautiful watch. Wish I could get it, it disappeared right away.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I hear you! 😉

[@alejandrokovacs2424]

Beautiful watch Alexander !!!

[@WatchAdvisor]

And rare! Was not easy getting one to film it…

[@j.burgess4459]

These are outstanding watches. You could put it this way: a Submariner is a watch for the commander of a submarine, but the Fifty-Fathoms is a watch for the Admiral of the entire fleet! :-P

[@WatchAdvisor]

Please 😇 call me Admiral 🤣

[@robertsullivan4773]

Very well put.

[@pukenanginang]

Would that put too much strain on the movement when you do the hacking function? Great piece and hoping that they will decrease the size to 40mm for the rest of the fiftyfathoms line. Great review as always alex.

[@WatchAdvisor]

No, that does not hurt the movement... If it would many of those 1151 would break every day...

[@federicopedata2950]

The watch is absolutely gorgeous ; it is strange that blancpain does not produce a similar strap in 23mm

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for the input! The brands do read here... so you never know...

[@nevroaktiv782]

Great review of a beautiful model from my favorite brand. Mr Linz; could we at one point have a video where you present your own personal collection?

[@WatchAdvisor]

In theory a nice idea… Will unfortunately not happen! My private collection stays private… Sorry!

[@nevroaktiv782]

@@WatchAdvisor That is a reasonable answer and your absolute privelige. Keep doing these great videoes and great dialouges with the people in the industry!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I will, I will... Thanks for accepting!

[@stevenuk]

really like the size.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I still prefer my 45 mm "regular" Fifty!

[@andrewm9669]

Does the 45mm have hacking second hand? Great review Alexander, not sure that I like the radiation or the moisture symbols, I prefer a plain dial. In other words, the 45mm in a 40mm case.

[@WatchAdvisor]

My 45 mm FF powered by calibre 1315 features a stop-second, yes...

[@s802487]

Nice remake

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yep!

[@mrwatch1091]

Great watch, Blancpain makes some great pieces unfortunately these are always released as LE, especially the sub 40mm pieces. This seem to be the only way to move some watches for the brand, at full retail without discounts.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The regular Fifty Fathoms are also great pieces IMHO!

[@markw951]

Please BlancPain, just make a 40mm version of the 50 Fathoms!!!! You know that’s what the market is asking for.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Please read my answers I already wrote to this thematic to better understand why it will not happen ... Maybe a 42 mm is feasible, I heard some rumors, but not 40 mm for the moment ...

[@cedrichaberey9649]

To play with words, the case is still more like an exhibition case than an expedition case. During an expedition you would rather wear it on the wrist than let it in the box 😄

[@WatchAdvisor]

🤣👍🏼

[@biharijivandana6894]

Radiations is it with regards to its lumes? Please explain no radiation concept.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The luminescent substance used in the 1950s and 1960s was Radium… the latter is radioactive ☢️ … today it is SuperLumiNova and it is not harmful at all ..

[@biharijivandana6894]

@@WatchAdvisor so thats why old luminescent was less durable as it used get damaged in vintage?

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@biharijivandana6894 It quickly turned out that using Radium as a luminescent material on a dial was not really a good idea... Don't mess with radioactivity!

[@biharijivandana6894]

@@WatchAdvisor thanks a lot for reply. It really feels cheerful when you reply to the questions. I really appreciate it

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@biharijivandana6894 I am happy to read this! Always let me know when you have questions....

[@garyboyle695]

Anyone else think the radiation circle looks like a sad face?

[@WatchAdvisor]

I don’t see that sad face … 🧐

[@jimt7292]

Great review, as always! Kind of don't like the no hacking, gradual date movement 30 minutes out, and the non radiation symbol. Other than that, a fabulous watch!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Two remarks are due to the calibre 1151… that’s something that could be improved… But the design is what it is… it is a tribute watch…

[@mjinzarli]

Awesome watch however did you notice the bezel seems broken. Too much back play

[@WatchAdvisor]

???? Can you specify what you mean?

[@mjinzarli]

@@WatchAdvisor there seemed to be a little play of the bezel action in the reverse direction

[@davidr2802]

@@mjinzarli That seems to be a issue with Blancpain and can be seen on a number of Blancpain video reviews. I had a 38mm Bathyscape and the backplay on the bezel bothered me so much I traded it for an Omega as I thought it was unforgivable for a watch that retails for $9500 though nobody pays that much for it.

[@mjinzarli]

@@davidr2802 wow I had no idea. I was willing to assume that the watch shown in the video isn't a production model. But from what you are saying this is seen in watches on sale. That is unacceptable for any price point

[@krit5339]

It's their design, mine is the same way. Not superior or inferior to a Sub, just different. Take it or leave it, no single bezel has to feel a certain way.

[@markgiles8527]

With thousands upon thousands of people wanting Blancpain watches why on Earth would they release Limited releases? Aren’t they in the Business of selling watches? 😂 Hey, nice NATO strap, is it a Blancpain-made NATO?

[@WatchAdvisor]

I hear and understand you... I am strict against artificial limitations, but it seems that people like that... Yes, that's a Blancpain made NATO....

[@tcwhite0104]

I don't get it I hate any watch company including Blancpain, as well as Bulova with their Mil-Ships Limited Edition.. Good grief just make the watches where people can but them. At least Spinnaker limited editions they will come back a few months later and open it up for anyone to buy ones that are not numbered. I could care less about a limited edition with a number. So with that, since I couldn't purchase a blancpain plus the price being $$$$ I found a Octopus Kracken with the PT5000 movement that looks exactly like this one. So I am happy lol.

[@yashav2949]

I was always afraid of potentially harming the movement with such second adjusting technique. It’s no biggie on a Seiko. But on a real expensive watch...I’ll be honest, it’s a deterrent

[@WatchAdvisor]

No worries, this will not harm a movement... if it did we would know and such a movement wouldn't be sold ...

[@BenTramer]

crown guard is cooler on the 5015.

[@WatchAdvisor]

What is missing here?

[@BenTramer]

@@WatchAdvisor the 5015 has a more elegant smooth crown guard...the other is boxy and less artistic

[@BenTramer]

@@WatchAdvisor by the way, great video...love the detail and care you bring to these

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@BenTramer I hear you! 😉 Thanks for sharing!

[@Ossory88]

So this watch has radiations on it or not? Im wondering...

[@WatchAdvisor]

Of course not! The luminous substance used in the 1950s and 1960s was Radium… the latter is radioactive ☢️

[@Ossory88]

@@WatchAdvisor I was trying to make a joke, Alex.

[@markgiles7660]

I have a dilemma. Can't buy this new because Blancpain only made them in limited numbers. Now the flippers want to sell this watch 2x and or 3x MSRP. So is it worth it? What happens if I buy one? Can I then turn around and sell it for 2x or 3x what I pay for it? See how this is a dilemma. Blancpain start making watches. You know, do what watch makers/manufactures are meant to do.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing! I hear you! If I may give you an advice… please do NEVER buy a watch for a fantasy price created by greedy flippers and resellers… why supporting such people? Blancpain will bring more not limited, smaller sizes to the markets soon… you will find your Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and you “only” will have to pay the MSRP. Let me know if you have any other questions …

[@chmm.wien2412]

Danke für das Vorstellen der Uhr, da ich noch keine Blancpain in der Sammlung habe wäre Sie einmal ein Anfang. Schaun ma mal dann sehen wir schon.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Ich würde mich gewaltig sputen... die 500 Stück sind so gut wie verkauft...

[@DigitalPRCourses]

Dude… your FF is no.666? 😂😈

[@WatchAdvisor]

I know! I collect “666” if I can get them…

[@DigitalPRCourses]

@@WatchAdvisor devils in the detail as they say 😂👍

[@WatchAdvisor]

To be precise, I collect 6,9,66,99,666 and 999 ... Why? I by coincidence got some of these limitation numbers in quite a short time ... so I decided to extend the range and to collect all of them ...

[@sadaka201]

For once I have to say that is an guly watch IMO. Can't see anything special about it and the price ridiculous. However, good presentation as always....

[@brandonnixon7105]

Fr though. Almost 17k for a plain steel sports watch is insane.

[@WatchAdvisor]

@Brandon Nixon 13.070 Euro for this limited edition, unchanged since 2017, not 17.000!

[@krit5339]

The No Rad specifically or all BP FF?

[@WatchAdvisor]

@Jean-Marc König Tastes are different! The price for LE has not changed since 2017 ... always 13.070 Euro incl. VAT

[@WatchAdvisor]

The Fifty Fathoms LE are sold for 13,070 Euro since 2017 ...

[@LesterLovesWatches]

I like Blancpain but they are so stubborn. Even an ingenu watchmaker knows that the majority of the public want 39-41mm watches and yet they insist, like a grumpy old uncle, on doing things ‘their way’. Come on Blancpain, listen to the noises and make almost all your watches 39-41mm and reserve 45mm for the limited editions.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The smaller FF will come when all still possible limited editions are sold ... most of them have been realized ... so let us wait and see what will be next ...

[@JerehmiaBoaz]

Does the "majority of the public" really want 39-41mm watches, or just the watch enthusiasts/collectors? Large luxury watches are a response to the hugely popular oversized fashion watches that have been flooding the market since the nineties.

[@LesterLovesWatches]

@@JerehmiaBoaz Even including those strange non-collectors 😀 I’m sure that the most demanded bracket would be 39-41mm, if people understood the real choice out there.

[@kevinr206]

Radiation thing looks out of place

[@WatchAdvisor]

Why? this is tribute watch...

[@impexRQ]

First 🙏🏻

[@jameshoward9700]

A 40mm 50F is a great looking watch but I'm no fan of the 'No Rad' (or previous LE roundels). One for the collectors. As others have said: PLEASE, BLANCPAIN - MAKE A PRODUCTION 40MM 50 FATHOMS!!! 45mm makes little sense for a high horology pro diver. I'll wear my Tuna! At 40mm it becomes wearable everyday and would make it into my watchbox! Just make both sizes and see which sells most. 45mm for E Europe and S America, 40mm for rest of world! The design I'd use is the Nageurs de Combat.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I expect Blancpain to introduce a 40 mm case after all LE have been realized… doing it now would kill the attractively and spirit of the “tribute” watches… ask yourself how man LE Blancpain can still do …

[@FMAlchemst]

This watch is hard to purchase by AD

[@WatchAdvisor]

Only 500 pieces… I heard “sold out” … but you should still try if you want one…

[@albertbremner8173]

I would never wear a radioactive dial on my wrist. Ever. I understand the safety arguments but still...btw my Sea Dweller is still on ⚓🤠

[@WatchAdvisor]

"I would never wear a radioactive dial on my wrist." Nor would I!!!!

[@mooboo6603]

There are a few segments of society that have badly lost their way. One example is employees of German car manufacturers who pump fake engine sounds through the cabin speakers. Another example is Swiss watch makers who apply fake aged yellow lume to new watches. Thanks for ruining this one - would have been my grail.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Two things you can’t compare though… the one is due to regulations … the other one a clear design choice … one you need to conform with the other not … so to refer to the “fake” lume … tastes are different….

[@alexandergray1977]

hard to listen to...

[@WatchAdvisor]

What was hard?

[@taehokang2551]

Yea what was hard??!

[@robertlee6123]

Why was it hard to listen to Christopher Walken talk about this beauty?

[@kostar500]

It was a great presentation!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

What was hard to listen to ? I really enjoyed the watch and video .

[@AcmeRocket]

Beautiful

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yep!

[@impexRQ]

First 🙏🏻