Blancpain Fifty Fathoms - Noob v1 vs ZF v1

[Xsaf]

The screw on deployment clasp got broken on the first day of usage now just pin buckle...

 

[Bigjaymofo]

Just received the ZF. Beautiful watch. Very hard to tell if the 2 in the 12 is aligned properly. It even looks off on the gen.

Pics as promised. Bezel is a little stiff and strap is short. Lume is OUTSTANDING! All and all an incredible rep.

 

[firemedic1343]

Pics as promised. Bezel is a little stiff and strap is short. Lume is OUTSTANDING! All and all an incredible rep.

You mentioned the 12 earlier in this thread.

If you look at the 12, the 2 looks like it's rotated a tad more counterclockwise than it should be. The top of the 2 looks closer to the 1, compared to the bottom.

Honestly, it's barely noticeable, and I'm not even sure if that's what I'm seeing. Unless someone IRL has a jewelers eyepiece, you should be fine!

Otherwise, awesome watch!

I just hope the blue looks as good!

 

[Esmatt2012]

@JackJ1980 if you have choice to buy BPFF Noob V2 now or ZF V1, which one would you buy?

 

[JackJ1980]

@JackJ1980 if you have choice to buy BPFF Noob V2 now or ZF V1, which one would you buy?

Probably ZF. The bezel color is a noticeable tell from a distance. Ideally you'd buy both and swap bezels and have a noob v2 with a ZF bezel

 

[Esmatt2012]

@JackJ1980 Thanks man

 

[Bigjaymofo]

You mentioned the 12 earlier in this thread.

If you look at the 12, the 2 looks like it's rotated a tad more counterclockwise than it should be. The top of the 2 looks closer to the 1, compared to the bottom.

Honestly, it's barely noticeable, and I'm not even sure if that's what I'm seeing. Unless someone IRL has a jewelers eyepiece, you should be fine!

Otherwise, awesome watch!

I just hope the blue looks as good!

I agree the 2 looks a little off but it's very hard to tell. Honestly every one I've seen it seems the 2 is a little off. Oh well, like you said unless you're looking through a jewellers eyepiece, it's all good.

 

[ryuhell]

Fairly easy. Carefully pry it off with a knife similirar how you yould remove a submariner bezel.
I don't know if this is true for the noob.
I had to remove mine, because the ratchet spring was broken.

And also what type of grease did u use? Will the typical silicone grease works? Thanks in advance for your help[emoji1]

Sent from the RWI App

 

[maxracingshox]

And also what type of grease did u use? Will the typical silicone grease works? Thanks in advance for your help[emoji1]

Sent from the RWI App

I'd suggest any kind of grease you have handy is fine

 

[firemedic1343]

I'd suggest any kind of grease you have handy is fine

I often have leftover bacon grease.

 

[maxracingshox]

I often have leftover bacon grease.

Which would probably work... lol

 

[johnlogan]

This ZF is the frigging tits. I don't know if I ever enjoyed a watch that much before if I'm honest.
Here are some quick pics for your amusement

Looks very good! Gotta pull the trigger myself..

 

[Chemicalz]

Pics as promised. Bezel is a little stiff and strap is short. Lume is OUTSTANDING! All and all an incredible rep.

What is your wrist size? I have got a small 16.5 cm wrist and i am considering pulling the trigger
The watch looks huge in photos

 

[JackJ1980]

What is your wrist size? I have got a small 16.5 cm wrist and i am considering pulling the trigger
The watch looks huge in photos

It's large but sits well. I don't feel it feels anywhere near as large as a Pam or AP roo on the wrist. Feels more like a Rolex sub or IWC Portuguese in terms of size

 

[Chemicalz]

Which is the lug to lug size?

 

[d4m.test]

I received mine from a fellow forum member. A ZF best rep I have ever owned. Excellent piece.
Wanted to make sure I would like it before pulling the trigger on a Gen.
Now I have this one to wear and bang into my desk and not want to slit my wrists if it were the Gen.

 

[d4m.test]

Gorgeous watch! I love the history of the BFF too. This rep has me salivating.

 

[Phener9]

The screw on deployment clasp got broken on the first day of usage now just pin buckle...

Thanks guys, the deployment on mine is stiff but is freeing up with use, but the clasp screw is the wrong diameter at M1 thread So I am going to order M1.2 screws off e-bay and try that.
I will update on this.

 

[Xsaf]

Thanks guys, the deployment on mine is stiff but is freeing up with use, but the clasp screw is the wrong diameter at M1 thread So I am going to order M1.2 screws off e-bay and try that.
I will update on this.

Would be great!

 

[Xsaf]

Thanks guys, the deployment on mine is stiff but is freeing up with use, but the clasp screw is the wrong diameter at M1 thread So I am going to order M1.2 screws off e-bay and try that.
I will update on this.

Please update once possible