Is Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Really All That?

[Thrasher]

I believe the lug bars are 0.9mm allen sockets, not torx sockets.

I think people get confused, I don't think there are any that are real Torx its just us using a tool that works and is easier to find.

 

[artronnie]

Is there a gap between the bottom of the bezel and the case? It sounds to me like the bezel isn't seated correctly as mine neither has play or sounds cheap to tap.

I popped my bezel off to realign the top marker with 12 and pressed it back in place so it is perfectly seated.

How do you pop open the bezel? Too afraid to try it myself without proper direction on how to do it.

 

[torobravo]

One of my favs too

 

[Alex_P1]

How do you pop open the bezel? Too afraid to try it myself without proper direction on how to do it.

I just used a caseback knife over one of the lugs; push it in and twist, the bezel just pops off. If you don't have a caseback knife, use a thick butter knife (a plain blade - no serrations) or pallet knife and put some masking tape on the edge so as not to scratch the case.

 

[jcagara08]

it is available, but it's shit

shot is cool but the watch looks like someone from SEIKO team made the design, sorry buddy no pun intended.

 

[artronnie]

One of my favs too

<== this it's gorgeous except for the strap. Had to switch to a 24/24 strap and now it looks real masculine.

I just used a caseback knife over one of the lugs; push it in and twist, the bezel just pops off. If you don't have a caseback knife, use a thick butter knife (a plain blade - no serrations) or pallet knife and put some masking tape on the edge so as not to scratch the case.

Thanks so much Alex.

 

[Newatwatch]

Hi all,

While waiting for my BB FF , just a noob question here....

Does this watch comes with the 'quick date change ' function?

Tks n Rgds
J

 

[ZoomBoy]

You set the date by the crown. You don't need to turn the hands by hour to set the date if that's what you mean. You can pull the crown out one more step to set the date.

 

[Newatwatch]

You set the date by the crown. You don't need to turn the hands by hour to set the date if that's what you mean. You can pull the crown out one more step to set the date.

Hey ZoomBoy, thanks for the fast answer!

Cheers!

 

[Thrasher]

In regards to the No Radiations by NOOB ask your trusted dealer to make sure the crystal is level, Don't take a watch with an uneven crystal, Mine was very slight but its not as easy as changing the gasket and repressing the crystal!!!

 

[Thrasher]

Well just as a follow up for future reference Tagfan1 fixed my uneven crystal and waterproofed the watch. He had a lot of good comments about the construction of this watch, so if your on the fence don't hesitate. you may recall my watch is the Blancpain NOOB FF with "No Radiations" dial. I'm sure the quality of construction inside and out that Tag was impressed with apply to the regular NOOB FF as well.
Pictures when the watch returns.

 

[Thrasher]

Just got this back from Tagfan1 today, he did a wonderful job of leveling the crystal that passed my Loupe test with flying colors!!! A+++ Tag. I also installed a Hamilton cordura strap that I had Eric make for my big wrist.

 

[Veuzu]

Lume shot

 

[minty007]

Enough already...

I got tired of wrestling with those damned lug bars every time I wanted to change straps so I finally ordered some beefy 23mm springbars on the bay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/110904132713?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)...

I don't know why I didn't listen sooner to you guys who have done the same! Strap changes are once again enjoyable. And since it'll be easier to keep up with my schizo self, the FF will be getting a lot more wrist time from now on (which makes me happy as I love the watch).

 

[Thrasher]

Want to sell me two of those spring bars??? Please :balloon:

 

[JackP]

I have a few extra 23mm heavy spring bars(same pictured above). If anyone is interested just pm me (CONUS)
J

 

[Thrasher]

Erics cordura was a little to stiff for my liking so I had Gunny make me a strap.

 

[Thrasher]

Better pictures

 

[minty007]

Want to sell me two of those spring bars??? Please :balloon:

Fellas, I'm sending one set of spring bars to [MENTION=82129]Thrasher[/MENTION] and I have 2 more extra pairs that are unspoken for. Drop me a PM if you are located in the CONUS and would like a pair and I'll drop them in an envelope to you. No charge...

 

[ms9191]

Hi guys,

Any suggestion who I should buy this FF from?