N factory will stop producing rep of BPFF, is that real??????

[PAMaholic]

So this basically means that only the first batch in ss doesn't have the fat 5 / different font color and different crystal. Because even the pictures on the TD sites of the rg and blue version have the fat 5 and the different crystal.

True and sad in once.

 

[PAMaholic]

I was lucky enough to grab one of the very first batch and have to say it was the best made rep I have ever seen in my life. It was the only watch I have known it is not worth spending more than 13k in addition to have the real deal.

 

[jimmy6]

I am still kinda confused though. Because if i look at some pictures of gens I don't really know if I prefer the font / bezel of the first batch or the second batch.

http://www.rruegger.ch/images/blancpain_ff/blancpain_fifty_fathoms_blue_limited_edition.jpg

http://www.watchlounge.com/wbb3/wl/marken-lounges/uhren-aus-der-schweiz/blancpain/130726-blau/

http://www.bachmann-scher.de/de/Bib...-Bj.-2009-Limited-to-50-Pieces-Mint-5344.html

 

[PAMaholic]

Just go for the version you prefer.

 

[jimmy6]

Well i Just started scrutinizing because some people said it is the best rep ever made. I actually found a liking the blue one by doing so, which according to my research is the most flawed one (e.g. crown seems to be brushed differently).

I just did a quick side by side for myself to compare the watches (gens on the left). Concerning the bezel font I don't think either of them is as perfect as some people make it to be nontheless it remains a superb rep.



Also I couldn't tell for sure if the crystal is extactly the same on both gens.

 

[c888]

There's a post by asiparks in this thread on rg comparing at first batch black/steel BPFF and a gen BPFF

The first batch (v1) are the best for the black SS version. I think the v1 font is a little bit skinny vs gen but better then the newer batches that are too fat font... Are there variations in the gen bezels over the years? I've seen the RG BPFF at the Blancpain boutique and I thought the fonts were thick like the 2nd batches..
Also, the lume is different in v1 vs the newer ones.

 

[ernien]

I have a black dial on order so I'll post pics once it arrives

 

[JackP]

Both are 1st batch:

 

[PecMan]

Can u sell me 1 ? ...please ?

 

[vanquish0000]

I only wish noob factory can make a ss bracelet like they did for ap diver........

 

[Xsaf]

I have a black dial on order so I'll post pics once it arrives

Yes, please

 

[orlipide]

does anybody of you guys have experience with BPFF from AliExpress or other sources, priced for around 120 USD instead of the NOOB versions?

 

[Tatagiba]

I bought mine on nov 2015. Clearly have the "fat" bezel numbers, not sure which version it is. Looks like the second bach. Anyway, thats a great watch, and I am enjoying every second with it.

 

[ernien]

Rumors might be true, my TD has been unable to source a BPFF since the end of CNY. Too bad!

 

[tempua2]

so basically which will be more true to gen? the v1 or v2?? have been thinking to get 1 but new gonna be v2, worth the grab? or just try the luck to get a v1 here in RWI sales?

 

[dfq23]

My v1 which I picked up from someone who got it from someone who literally got one of the very first batch

 

[PAMaholic]

My v1 which I picked up from someone who got it from someone who literally got one of the very first batch

V1 definitely. We can see it on the small fonts of the 5 on the bezel

 

[Tatagiba]

I think it is very rare to find someone selling a V1. And if someday any pop up on the sales area it will fly in seconds.

 

[ernien]

I've confirmed it with my TD, Noob has discontinued the Fifty Fathoms, it's no longer available. Sad day!

 

[Tatagiba]

I think it is very rare to find someone selling a V1. And if someday any pop up on the sales area it will fly in seconds.

Thats bad.

I think the BPFF is the kind of watch that most of the people buy it because they really like it a lot. And hardly will sell it, specially now that it has benn discontinued.