E.J.
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The History of the FF in pics...
Life is very strange.
In the previous post of Nicolas about his 4-FF-ACES (magnificent posts), I asked what means the inscription "LIP" in the dial.
Well, a while ago I went to a store to buy a watches magazine (I am a regular reader of various publications).
In the previous post of Nicolas about his 4-FF-ACES (magnificent posts), I asked what means the inscription "LIP" in the dial.
Well, a while ago I went to a store to buy a watches magazine (I am a regular reader of various publications).
In this magazine that I had purchased was an additional publication of Blancpain where was the History of the Fifty Fathoms, with plenty of pics of all models produced.
I spent some time making photographs and here comes this post.
Sirs, the History of FF in pics. Credit to "Lettres du Brassus" Magazine.
I spent some time making photographs and here comes this post.
Sirs, the History of FF in pics. Credit to "Lettres du Brassus" Magazine.
I hope you enjoy it.
Sorry for the quality of pics.
Best.
Emilio.
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The History of the FF in pics...
Life is very strange. In the previous post of Nicolas about his 4-FF-ACES (magnificent posts), I asked what means the inscription "LIP" in the dial. Well, a while ago I went to a store to buy a watches magazine (I am a regular reader of various publicatio...
Yes, Emilio, this is a Great Article
It was made in collaboration with Stefan Ciejka, who is a good friend of mine, and a FF Expert. The variety of FF Vintage is just unbelievable. I personnaly believe that the models from 1953 till 1965 are the most pure and interesting. Which is your favou...
Thanks Nicolas
For me the 1953 model, the first one, is an amazing watch. And it´s size of 42 mm is good, is perfect. The 1953 Lip variant, in 41 mm, is really amazing too. The Mil-Spec US Navy models are keepers!!!. And some civil models are really beautiful too. I agr...
A Lot of Sources For the Article on the FF
Well as the author, I guess I should weigh in here. Of course Stephan was a fabulous source of information for me. I spent several hours with him learning lots of Fifty Fathoms lore. But there were many more who contributed. I especially want to thank Jea...
Thanks Jeff
Your FF collection is really amazing too. Always is better see them in the flesh that in a pic.... Another lucky man here!!!. LOL Yes it´s really amazing to see all these beautys together. A great and amazing watch, indeed. thanks again. Best. Emilio.
Woooo, thanks for this pic Jeff!
The Mil-Spec US Navy from 1960 is amazing. And two LIP FF watches from 1953 (isn´t it?). Impressive. Which model is the one in the center of the pic??. I´m falling in love with these watches. Thanks for sharing. Hope you enjoy them in the best of health. ...
In the center
a very early FF with gilt dial and small indexes. It has a unique feature: a rectangular moisture indicator (they are usually circular and can only be found on the Milpec)...
This forum is killing me guys ...
... i think everybody should stop posting FF-pics now .... well, at least for the weeks to come .... Greetings, Filip
Yes Hermano, it´s a Killer Forum!
But with pics like we can see here, I can understand why. These FF vintage are really amazing watches. We start together with a Longines Diver (modern watch, but amazing too and a great re-edition).... we must hunt a FF, hermano!!!. . Best Filip. Emilio.
There ..
... you have a POINT Emilio ... a vintage FF is ranked VERY high on my wish-list, if not highest .... . Best my twin-brother ... LOL ... . Filip
Flyback Chrono
Very nice pictures. I bought a new FF in January of this year (a flyback chrono) and it is a real joy. A very lovely watch. I got lucky and have series number 92. George
Thanks and congrats....
you are a lucky man, indeed!. Hope you wear and enjoy it in the best of health. Best. Emilio.
a great magazine, worth its weight in gold for collectors
mine was the 1975 non radioactive date model which fits in with the polish naval connection.
these are my friends
Here are my two FF- friends - I am still looooooooking for a tr-900...
Sublime!
Here's a macro of what will pe probably mine in a few weeks... Best. Nicolas...
Fifty Fathoms
Good luck ! prices are down in these days. Goood times to buy good pieces ! Stephan
