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Opinion on trade - DS & GS for 50 Fathoms

  1. chunkythebulldog Jun 12, 2015

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    Just been thinking about doing the following trade: DS & GS for Blanpain 50 Fathoms Complete Calendar Flyback.
    DS 12 months old
    GS 5 months old
    FF 12 months old

    No cash involved


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  2. jcmartinez98 Jun 12, 2015

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    I think I'm starting to get a better picture of your sickness...
     
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  3. yinzerniner Jun 12, 2015

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    If you really love that Blancpain Calendar then the deal isn't too far off.
    I, however, think you should kill the Blancpain with fire so I say run away from the deal.
    Much prefer the Flyback Chrono or Bathyscape series.
     
  4. nmttd2 Jun 12, 2015

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    That is a pretty good trade.. It has under lug correcting system which you just adjust the date/day/month/moonphase with just your fingers. The rotor in the back is in a beautiful shell. The bezel is even sapphire... This watch is a beast. I love it a lot!! You would be crazy not to do this trade!
     
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  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 12, 2015

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    That FF, I wouldn't just because the FF is not meant to be a calendar or chronograph and IMO it looks really out of place to have a diver thats looking like a dress watch.
     
  6. repoman Jun 13, 2015

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    Nope, no way I make that trade; Ash said it best.
     
  7. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jun 13, 2015

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    +1

    Dial is too busy for a diver
     
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  8. tegee26 Jun 13, 2015

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    It's just not doing it too me.....too busy IMHO on my eyes.

    BUT.....beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
     
  9. Flingit1200s Jun 13, 2015

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    If you dig it, go for it. I'd definitely rather have the watches that you already have. Love my Speedy chronograph but dislike all diver chronographs......divers should be durable, simple, and easy to read..
     
  10. NT931 Jun 13, 2015

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    +1. Look at the expression on the moonphase - even the Man on the Moon is looking askance at the rest of the watch! :eek:
     
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  11. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jun 13, 2015

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    +1 to all the above.
     
  12. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jun 13, 2015

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    I agree - lose the full calendar, chronograph, and go with the 8 day tourbillon model in sold gold. Much simpler design. ;)

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    Seriously, I really only like the very basic designs of these watches, not anything complicated. The beauty of the FF is in it's simplicity for me, but we all have different tastes. If you love it, don't let anyone talk you out of it.

    Cheers, Al
     
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  13. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jun 13, 2015

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    This is a really thick watch, 17.5. Much thicker than standard FF. Agree with others, way to much going on in this one.

    Look at Bathyscape ceramic. That one is so nice.
     
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  14. chunkythebulldog Jun 18, 2015

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    Drove down to London earlier today to do the trade and as soon as I looked at the watch close up I could see a large scratch in the sapphire bezel at 2 o'clock which couldn't be seen on the photo's. In person this watch looks fantastic and the rotor is a thing of beauty. Anyway, pulled out of the deal but he still took the DS off me as I wanted to keep one and I prefer the GS over the DS.

    Strange thing is he didn't want the Omega Croc strap and deployant that it was on so if anybody is interested in either or as a set I have them for sale. Worn about a couple of dozen times so easily 99% condition. Don't have enough privileges to post in the For Sale section (subtle hint). Open to sensible offers
     
  15. maxtor71 Jun 19, 2015

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    Cripes! No offense intended but that Blancpain is ugly/all over the place. Blancpain may be the one watch brand that I look at and have a problem with at least 85% of their collection.

    Max
     
  16. tudor66 Jun 19, 2015

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    Newbie question here, can someone tell me what a GS or DS is...?
     
  17. maxtor71 Jun 19, 2015

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    DS = Dark Side of the Moon
    GS = Grey Side of the Moon

    Max