Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

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Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by mikeylacroix » Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:58 pm

Someone asked for some comparo pics. So here we go. Black dials are a pain btw.

Oddly..kinda hard to compare. The FF is a blingy piece..big..bold...its got everything.
The sword hands..the all night lume...layered dial with a hard to capture sunburst dial..that crazy domed crystal and sapphire bezel.
Can't wait to try out different strap combos on it.

The FFB we know and grew to love...is very modern and shall I say...contemporary...the FFB's ceramic bezel being flat...looks fantastic under different lighting..
After doing this..I'm more inclined to think the Bathyscaphe is a better comparison to the Sub..and perhaps the 116600 to the FF.

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by alexkemaris » Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:05 pm

Very nice brother

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by Grahamcombat » Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:05 pm

This makes me want to make a deal.

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by jeckyll » Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:08 pm

Very different watches IMO. Both gorgeous :cheers:
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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by mattcantwin » Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:11 pm

Superb trio. :cheers:
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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by kempoman » Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:25 pm

Gorgeous trio
Watch collector since 1989

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by rockmastermike » Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:59 pm

outstanding!
thanks for the comparisons - very helpful

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by smellody » Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:35 pm

Beautiful

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by GregBe » Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:59 pm

I could live a happy watch life with those three.

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by 1watchaholic » Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:59 pm

What a threesome! The FF is the last of my current Grail desires! Thanks for pumping me up with that one! :cheers:
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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:07 pm

Fantastic photos Mikey as always!
Gotta say though it's very prominent how exaggerated those Sub's lugs are compare to the other two beauties :)

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Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by nweash » Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:19 pm

I don't know what you guys are talking about it looks like I'm staring at 3 subs ;)

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by rightrower » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:15 pm

Nice grail. Unfortunately, these watches are out of my league for now.

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by Monkeyfudger » Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:46 am

Great photos, amazing watches!

For me the Bathyscape is gorgeous......until you hold it next to the other two, it can't quite compare to the classic lines of the "older" two. I'd exchange my right nut for a Fifty Fathoms though, maybe one day when the kids have fucked off.

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by marchone » Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:53 am

Jeez Louise. Nice comparo.
only accurate watches are interesting

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by rightrower » Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:41 am

Nice ff except it is probably too big on my wrist and out of my league.

The details of bpff is nice! A very blingy diver.

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by dukerules » Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:14 am

Outstanding pics.

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by greenlightning » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:25 am

Great pics. Once a quarter, I get fifty fathoms fever and start looking to make a move. One day...

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by aikiman44 » Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:49 am

Killer group.
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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by prime318 » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:12 pm

Nice!

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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by bottom of the ninth » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:23 pm

Great photos, thanks for posting! :salute:
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Re: Fifty Fathoms vs Submariner

Post by jimyritz » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:34 pm

Legends--the 2 to own... :thumbsup:

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