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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Limited Edition

  1. cvalue13 Jan 6, 2021

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    Do any members own one?

    If so, I wonder if you might share any short list of things liked most but also things wished different?

    for clarity, I’m asking after the re-edition, but will NOT object to anyone sharing photos of vintage :unsure:
     
  2. Wetworks Jan 9, 2021

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    I'm sure you've seen all the reviews, but here's a nice, short one with a terrific in your face pic at the beginning! Personally, I think it's a terrific re-edition, except I feel that maybe going with a cream surround for the date may have been a better choice; the white REALLY makes the date window standout.

    https://wristreview.com/introducing-the-blancpain-fifty-fathoms-barakuda-watch/
     
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  3. cvalue13 Oct 20, 2021

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    Bump in case
     
  4. Caliber561 Oct 20, 2021

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    If BP can resist the urge to turn the side of the Fifty Fathoms into a billboard, I'll consider picking one up.
     
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  5. Walrus Oct 20, 2021

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    I find these watches stunning. I just missed out negotiating on a seiko bullhead as this crypto pump has me busy. Now I’m not crying poor but I’m not at the level where I can dabble in this price range of these watches. As I was dealing with the bullhead I got this wish I could deal with these things but I would have to devote to big a piece of my pie to it and we must, or should, know our place and what makes sense. Anyway if I could get one of these I think it’s a darn near perfect watch. Looks beautiful. I’m not complaining about the money thing just explaining. I’m in a much better place than I was just a few years ago and overall I probably should be living in a cardboard box so yes if you can swing this go ahead so some of us may live vicariously through you.
     
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  6. cvalue13 Oct 20, 2021

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    thank you for the intel, and photos!

    It’s the next best thing to getting to handle the watch, which I suspect I’ll need to do before being serious
     
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  7. NGO1 Oct 20, 2021

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    Good luck with your hunt.
    If you are in the Bay Area you can check out mine.
    It’s becoming more difficult to find one in the US.
     
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  8. cvalue13 Oct 20, 2021

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    Down in Texas for the foreseeable :( but I appreciate the offer