Blancpain x Swatch Sept 09

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:58 pm

Making its way around the inter webs is this press release photo….looks like the crown outline of a Fifty Fathoms

(If you remember, the moon swatch also used the Speedmaster crown outline In its marketing)

We will see on Sept 09

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:59 pm

I wouldn’t be opposed to a BP Swatch, because that’s the only way I can afford a BP.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:04 pm

Not too excited because the moon swatch turned out to be a plastic turd that left paint marks on people’s wrists.

BacoNoir · Post by **BacoNoir** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:17 pm

BBK357 wrote:Not too excited because the moon swatch turned out to be a plastic turd that left paint marks on people’s wrists.

Swatch has their own lane but when they collaborate with high end brands, they are turds imho.

TLgdeL · Post by **TLgdeL** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:52 pm

BBK357 wrote:Not too excited because the moon swatch turned out to be a plastic turd that left paint marks on people’s wrists.

Dang. I like mine lol.

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BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:22 pm

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:23 pm

TLgdeL wrote:
BBK357 wrote:Not too excited because the moon swatch turned out to be a plastic turd that left paint marks on people’s wrists.
Dang. I like mine lol.

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I was super excited for it, tried to get one at first. Then I saw how it was leaving paint on people’s wrist so I just classified it under shit.
I bet it’s not horrible but I truly stopped looking at them after seeing those reports.
It does look nice when I see people post them.

R@cerx · Post by **R@cerx** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:35 am

My barber has one and loves it.

Post by **ezcheese** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:40 am

BacoNoir wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:17 pm

BBK357 wrote:Not too excited because the moon swatch turned out to be a plastic turd that left paint marks on people’s wrists.
Swatch has their own lane but when they collaborate with high end brands, they are turds imho.

Yep!

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:14 am

It would be nice to be able to by this stuff direct and online as opposed to being encouraged to wait in line. After finally making it to both the NYC and Montreal flagship swatch store, I still could not get one

TLgdeL · Post by **TLgdeL** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:20 am

jimyritz wrote:It would be nice to be able to by this stuff direct and online as opposed to being encouraged to wait in line. After finally making it to both the NYC and Montreal flagship swatch store, I still could not get one

Got one while in SF over the summer. Granted not all were available. They had 4 to choose from. Walked right in.

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AtomicTom · Post by **AtomicTom** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:22 am

Holy cow, I didn’t even know about this !

Man, this is exciting news even if I may not get one sir, so
thank you so so much !!! ..It’s going to be terrific to see it,
or them in a few days .

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:54 am

TLgdeL wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:20 am

jimyritz wrote:It would be nice to be able to by this stuff direct and online as opposed to being encouraged to wait in line. After finally making it to both the NYC and Montreal flagship swatch store, I still could not get one
Got one while in SF over the summer. Granted not all were available. They had 4 to choose from. Walked right in.

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That’s awesome Gerry.. Timing is everything I guess.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:00 am

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:59 pm
I wouldn’t be opposed to a BP Swatch, because that’s the only way I can afford a BP.

Nah, you’re a baller and BP takes a big hit on resale outside of the random LE.

Bob1035 · Post by **Bob1035** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:23 pm

I like to think I'm all for making higher end brands sort of kind of accessible, but I don't know if BP has the same appeal as Omega. Just seems like a more niche brand IMHO, so we'll see.

Baffo · Post by **Baffo** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:36 pm

Maybe that’s on purpose.
The want to bank on the success of the Moonswatch and introduce BP to a much wider audience.
I think (just anecdotal from observation) at least 10% of those who own a Moonswatch also are in the market (or possess) higher end watches such as Rolex Omega etc.
It’s like free advertisement for BP

BacoNoir · Post by **BacoNoir** » Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:01 pm

Baffo wrote:Maybe that’s on purpose.
The want to bank on the success of the Moonswatch and introduce BP to a much wider audience.
I think (just anecdotal from observation) at least 10% of those who own a Moonswatch also are in the market (or possess) higher end watches such as Rolex Omega etc.
It’s like free advertisement for BP

I think you nailed it. I refer to them as gateway drugs.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:33 pm

Sounds like there will be several version, just like the MoonSwatch, but since they will be sold in the same way we won’t be able to get one.

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:28 am

I think this release is going to be another glorious mess, and I will enjoy watching from the sidelines.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:34 am

Just wait a few months.

Phase 1 - all sold out, people fighting in lines, a great example of humans acting like primates.

Phase 2- re-listed on forums and eBay for 5x actual price.

Phase 3- people realize what they actual are and eventually get sold for original price or less.

Wario406 · Post by **Wario406** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:21 am

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:50 am

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:33 pm
Sounds like there will be several version, just like the MoonSwatch, but since they will be sold in the same way we won’t be able to get one.

I wonder about this. There is a pretty good general awareness in society that Omega's were worn on the moon. I think the average person doesn't even know that Blancpain makes watches?

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:20 am

I wonder if Putin will be the brand ambassador for this run.

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:47 am

The good news is that these clown watches will be MIC just like swatch spoody so you'll be able to pick them up for nothing from 3rd shift production

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568058 ... IL9ZjRatxo

Wario406 · Post by **Wario406** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:44 am

Panerai7 wrote:The good news is that these clown watches will be MIC just like swatch spoody so you'll be able to pick them up for nothing from 3rd shift production

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568058 ... IL9ZjRatxo

I kinda like those with no logos! And, ya can’t beat that price!

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