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ZF will release Blue Ceramic Bathyscaphe very soon.
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So I passed by today in the AD showroom of Blancpain in my city and got some shots of both the Gen Black and Blue Bathyscaphe. Boy, these watches are so light and elegant in person! It retails for US$12K and no discount offered.
Judging from the shots of marco130 the Blue is pretty close to the tone of the ceramic case, which is almost like titanium in hue but brighter. Not as bright as brushed steel, but somewhere in between. Now the Black version's case is actually a darker hue than the Blue's, though it may be a bit difficult to see from the picture. It is also very beautiful and a masterpiece of minimalist design.
Puretime does not list it, so I checked another site that carries the black and the case is actually the same as the rep Blue. Which is not a good copy and a big tell. So is that the reason why puretime did not list the Black?? Hope he can share some info on this.
I have some more wristshots, but I will save it for later when I receive my copy of the Blue Bathyscaphe in 2 weeks, fingers crossed, for a side by side comparison.
For now, here's the Gen shot for reference
Judging from the shots of marco130 the Blue is pretty close to the tone of the ceramic case, which is almost like titanium in hue but brighter. Not as bright as brushed steel, but somewhere in between. Now the Black version's case is actually a darker hue than the Blue's, though it may be a bit difficult to see from the picture. It is also very beautiful and a masterpiece of minimalist design.
Puretime does not list it, so I checked another site that carries the black and the case is actually the same as the rep Blue. Which is not a good copy and a big tell. So is that the reason why puretime did not list the Black?? Hope he can share some info on this.
I have some more wristshots, but I will save it for later when I receive my copy of the Blue Bathyscaphe in 2 weeks, fingers crossed, for a side by side comparison.
For now, here's the Gen shot for reference
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I think it all depends on the bright lighting of tne shop. I also visited the local AD to check out the gen in person, it looks definitely like titanium but has a different feeling to the touch
Bezelover
Getting To Know The Place
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That's right, lighting in the showroom was indeed strong, and bright white. I also forgot to mention that both Gen watches were covered with a plastic wrap for protection, the entire case up to the lugs, which adds to the shine and somewhat brighter appearance in the photo.
If anyone has the rep they can try and scratch the case with a key. On the back side. If it gouges, it is titanium.
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It arrived yesterday, via DHL rather than EMS, much much quicker than expected.
some pics:
EDIT...hmmmm cant add pics ?
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Thankyou, that seems to have worked...
The Rod, the first crown had pitting in it and on the second, the bevel was cut about half as wide again on one side.
However, now that I have it...
Hats off to ZF ! To the naked eye, the crown looks absolutely fine, the bevel might still be bigger than on the gen, but I doubt any gen owner would notice.
The case is ceramic and it's very, very well done. the color varies from dark gunmetal to brushed TI depending on the light, but when the light hits it just right, the crystalline structure exposed by the brushing kind of sparkles. Hard to describe.
The dial is fantastic, as is the AR. It's a bluer shade than that on the titanium FF rep, which looks a bit purplish next to it. Is the color accurate ? No idea. It varies from dark navy to bright blue depending on environment. It certainly looks the part though . ( my pics haven't been color corrected, the watches were lit with a 5400K led panel, white balance set on auto)
The strap is ever so slightly different in texture and color from that on the TI rep, it's a bit shinier and stiffer. ( there's a brown Tudor BB Bronze strap on that rep,as the sailcloth has cracked..I'll post pics of that later.)
Bezel: actually, not at all bad, no slop or springiness like that on the Ti rep, crisp clicks 120 of them. Same as gen ? No idea.
Dates click over at about 5 after 12, movement winds smoothly and has a slightly better finished deco plate than the TI rep.
That's about all I can think of now... All in all, very happy with it.
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