I'm obsessed with ToroBravo's Blancpain Fifty fathoms dive watch…its gorgeous….waiting on my first rep (Project X Sub Rolex w/ NATO strap) and if it looks good when it comes in the mail, I think I'm going to buy the blancpain as well, I love the vintage look of this watch….the question is, it costs 488.xx with an Asian ETA movement, should I spring the extra 190xx for the Sellita? I'm a noob, but I've searched and searched for info on this and I've read a lot of conflicting things….any help appreciated.
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NOOBFACTORY BlancPain Fifty Fathoms with Swiss Sellita…Should I buy it?
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It's a closed caseback watch. You'll probably never see the movement. The sweep of the seconds hand of the Asian and the Swiss will be the same. I could never justify the additional cost of a Swiss movement. I'd go with the Asian. Save the extra $190 and buy yourself a nice strap.
Seconded. It's a super simple 3 hand movement. Nothing to worry about with the Asian clone.
I have one with the clone and the date changes over exactly at midnight. Not sure what else you get better in the Swiss Version, (other than potentially a smoother hand winding feel.)
I have one with the clone and the date changes over exactly at midnight. Not sure what else you get better in the Swiss Version, (other than potentially a smoother hand winding feel.)
I purchased the Swiss Sellita version. True, it's a closed case back but, to me, this movement feels much smoother when winding and setting the date/time than any Asian movement I've felt. It just feels so much nicer.
A smoother hand wind feeling for $190??? Heck, I could get a smoother hand job for much less! Seriously, don't throw your money away. The Asian clones are good enough.
It´s very expensive anyway, nice to save the $190, but if You want to get it now it´s the only way - and it certainly is good. You will need 2 Torx T3 drivers or a cell-phone repair kit with those on top and strap(s).
Lugsize is an uncommon 23mm. The strap it comes with is a bit light for the heavy and big watch it´s supposed to hold, longterm doesn´t fit a wrist more than 6.5 inch.
I fitted 2mm gen-spec 22mm Rolex lugbars because those were the ones I had and they are perfect, so it´s much easier to change straps (it´s got lugholes).
22mm straps are too short and not all 24mm will fit in - just received a Migliore strap which could have been a perfect match - no way to get it on without cutting it up (so I will use it on the PAM). Some strap-stories so You know what to prepare for
- it´s gotten expensive on straps and still don´t have the right one.
Could have been wonderful - but it doesn´t fit (from Migliore)
very nice Breitling-shark and it looks good, but because of the reinforced sides it gets uncomfortable with the BP - or it bounces around if it´s loose
The super-comfortable Buffalo it´s on now. Buttersmooth, strong and comfortable - but the looks don´t match this watch, it´s for a vintage PAM submersible
also had ordered a Brady sailcloath very early in 22mm, it´s just too small. Brady 24mm probably is the obvious choice. Anyway the 22m fits the Seiko FF perfectly
and a size comparison for what to expect (the Seiko is about the size of a ceramic Submariner)
Honestly torn between the 2 - the Seiko is very agreeable to wear and I take it for swimming as well.
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Lugsize is an uncommon 23mm. The strap it comes with is a bit light for the heavy and big watch it´s supposed to hold, longterm doesn´t fit a wrist more than 6.5 inch.
I fitted 2mm gen-spec 22mm Rolex lugbars because those were the ones I had and they are perfect, so it´s much easier to change straps (it´s got lugholes).
22mm straps are too short and not all 24mm will fit in - just received a Migliore strap which could have been a perfect match - no way to get it on without cutting it up (so I will use it on the PAM). Some strap-stories so You know what to prepare for
- it´s gotten expensive on straps and still don´t have the right one.Could have been wonderful - but it doesn´t fit (from Migliore)
very nice Breitling-shark and it looks good, but because of the reinforced sides it gets uncomfortable with the BP - or it bounces around if it´s loose
The super-comfortable Buffalo it´s on now. Buttersmooth, strong and comfortable - but the looks don´t match this watch, it´s for a vintage PAM submersible
also had ordered a Brady sailcloath very early in 22mm, it´s just too small. Brady 24mm probably is the obvious choice. Anyway the 22m fits the Seiko FF perfectly
and a size comparison for what to expect (the Seiko is about the size of a ceramic Submariner)
Honestly torn between the 2 - the Seiko is very agreeable to wear and I take it for swimming as well.
Wristshot
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I would get the Asian one, Closed case back, no complications and easy to replace if it does break.
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I'll just say that for my average, run of the mill rep, I'd go with the Asian clone, but, to me, this 50 Fathoms is one of my High-End Reps. Definitely a long term keeper. I wanted to have the best movement available.
BTW, I would hope you could get a hand job for less that 190.00
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Also miltat Kevlar straps are good for it. Mine is a 23mm black with white stiches and fits great
As far as opinions go, I seriously doubt the blue will be able to replicate the gens deep blue metallic look and different shades of blue.
It will probably just be a somewhat dull and pale kitchen blue, but I hope I´m mistaken and get very pleasantly surprised when looking
at the first members pics.
It will probably just be a somewhat dull and pale kitchen blue, but I hope I´m mistaken and get very pleasantly surprised when looking
at the first members pics.