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BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:38 am
by Grahamcombat
Not sure where to put this, but there is a BPFF for sale right now listed in multiple places that I am curious about.
It is listed as a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms with “extra X71 bracelet”, which is the above photo.
Since I’m a fan of BPFF’s I gave it a look. Why is my X71 bracelet different? Here’s my pic from this morning, where the clasp is actually two pieces, JB 1735 and Blancpain, then the half-link extensions go out from there.
Any aficionados have an opinion? I know there are “smaller” X71’s for their smaller case watches, but then that wouldn’t be shown on the FF. Hmm. What say you?
Utah get me two!
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:39 am
by ericf4
yours is the older one, mine is like the one in the pic, the new version. It has the butterfly clasp with the extra clasp that folds across the gap where the 2 halves of the bracelet meet.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:41 am
by ericf4
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:46 am
by Chocodove
I don't know anything about the bracelet, but I do know you need a third BPFF.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:53 am
by jtbenson
and an extra bracelet
'cause spares
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:09 pm
by Grahamcombat
ericf4 wrote:yours is the older one, mine is like the one in the pic, the new version. It has the butterfly clasp with the extra clasp that folds across the gap where the 2 halves of the bracelet meet.
Hmmm.
I may have to pop in to the boutique and check that out.
Utah get me two!
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:12 pm
by JP Chestnut
Grahamcombat wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:38 am
Not sure where to put this...
Definitely in the Mirco Brands forum.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:42 pm
by Champagne InHand
BPFF and the homage/but making it your own are great looks but they have to dive well too. I like my Helson but it’s definitely not the mother ship.
The original is the grail of divers, at least IMO.
Of course I’m not a big Rolex fan at all.
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Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:49 pm
by ericf4
wtf?
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:55 pm
by Joeprez
Champagne InHand wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:42 pm
BPFF and the homage/but making it your own are great looks but they have to dive well too. I like my Helson but it’s definitely not the mother ship.
The original is the grail of divers, at least IMO.
Of course I’m not a big Rolex fan at all.
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Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:57 pm
by gwells
ericf4 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:49 pm
wtf?
it was perfectly coherent.
or something.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:08 pm
by JP Chestnut
Someone post that "lol wat" picture. I'm on my phone.
BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:10 pm
by nweash
I prefer this one.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:38 pm
by Joeprez
Damn Nick that Jim Carrey gif is funny AF.
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Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:49 pm
by CGSshorty
I’m not even sure if that is spam and needs to be deleted. What the fuck did he say?
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:52 pm
by JP Chestnut
CGSshorty wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:49 pm
I’m not even sure if that is spam and needs to be deleted. What the fuck did he say?
"Derp"
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:00 pm
by deepcdvr
Champagne InHand wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:42 pm
BPFF and the homage/but making it your own are great looks but they have to dive well too. I like my Helson but it’s definitely not the mother ship.
The original is the grail of divers, at least IMO.
Of course I’m not a big Rolex fan at all.
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This guy was at a meeting I attended in DC last week. I’m sure of it.
BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:27 pm
by Grahamcombat
Can you imagine how awesome of a read it would be if River Rat was doing transcription of this guy speaking?
Hashtag timeless.
Utah get me two!
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:34 pm
by hoppyjr
I like pie.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:36 pm
by rockmastermike
deepcdvr wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:00 pm
Champagne InHand wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:42 pm
BPFF and the homage/but making it your own are great looks but they have to dive well too. I like my Helson but it’s definitely not the mother ship.
The original is the grail of divers, at least IMO.
Of course I’m not a big Rolex fan at all.
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This guy was at a meeting I attended in DC last week. I’m sure of it.
literally laughed out loud when i red this
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:05 pm
by R@cerx
Champagne InHand wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:42 pm
BPFF and the homage/but making it your own are great looks but they have to dive well too. I like my Helson but it’s definitely not the mother ship.
The original is the grail of divers, at least IMO.
Of course I’m not a big Rolex fan at all.
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We’ve been mansplained.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:13 pm
by JP Chestnut
Helson definitely isn't anyone's mothership.
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:03 pm
by Grahamcombat
Just quoted $2550 from Boutique.
Hmmmm.
Utah get me two!
Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:10 pm
by ericf4
Grahamcombat wrote:Just quoted $2550 from Boutique.
Hmmmm.
Utah get me two!
Yup that's for sure. Took me a year to find mine.
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Re: BLANCPAIN X71
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:20 pm
by JP Chestnut
nweash wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:10 pm
I prefer this one.
