Blancpain Fifty Fathoms - Noob v1 vs ZF v1

[Phener9]

Here is the offending screw that just is to small for the deployment clasp.
I have ordered a box of assorted screws from the bay which should be here soon.
Should be able to the correct size identified.

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[Phener9]

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[JackJ1980]

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That's weird. I don't think the gens have that. That's a VC overseas thing

 

[JackJ1980]

Either way, try getting a VC screw. Probably easier to find and I'm sure fits as from the same factories

 

[Phener9]

Thanks JackJ1980 I take a look for Vacheron Constantin.
Google should come up with some thing

 

[freediver]

Now you make me nervous not to loose that screw

 

[JackJ1980]

I had to buy a new vacheron strap once already because of the screw for $70

 

[freediver]

I had to buy a new vacheron strap once already because of the screw for $70

expensive screw

 

[Xsaf]

So, what to do to fix this issue. Use the clasp without this screw?

 

[freediver]

It's not safe to use it without the screw.I would be afraid to loose the watch...
I was hoping the TD's could source only the screw, even from a Vacheron if they are the same but i saw @jack1980 post that the had to buy a whole bracelet

 

[d4m.test]

They dont make a smaller version of the fifty fathoms do they? Ive always loved this watch but i cant pull off 45mm with my small wrists.

 

[firemedic1343]

They dont make a smaller version of the fifty fathoms do they? Ive always loved this watch but i cant pull off 45mm with my small wrists.

Rolex is a small copy!

 

[maxracingshox]

They dont make a smaller version of the fifty fathoms do they? Ive always loved this watch but i cant pull off 45mm with my small wrists.

Well the tribute to FF mil-spec is 40 mm

 

[Eunomians]

Has the bezel knurl length and shape been corrected on the post-V1 versions? Big difference versus OEM

 

[freediver]

do not think so, that's from mine

 

[mgberns]

So I've seen this issue where it looks as if the knurl goes straight down on some photos..there is difinitve curvature for sure..

 

[cleebeauregard]

Now you make me nervous not to loose that screw

Blue Locktite is your friend
I? use it on any small screws I’m worried about losing. But don’t use the red Locktite on anything unless you’re sure you won’t ever need to remove it.

 

[Romeo oscar]

Hi jack1980 .. need your expertise here..
yesterday i saw gen black bPFF in BP boutique. And the dial is amazing. It has a very beautiful black sunburst on the dial. My question is : is the black BP ff rep also has this sunburst ? Or this is a newer model ?

 

[Repworld]

Any one own ZF can Help ,what’s need to upgrade in v2 or next batch?


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[Romeo oscar]

Repworld can you tell ZF to upgrade in their V2 BLUE with flinque dial ?
tell them to make the lighter blue Bezel, and the dial more wetlook/ more sunburst effect so it can change colours beetween black on some part and blue on the other part... like this :

like Gen in the left side....