TLDR;
110 years Seiko Laurel (1913)
75 years Omega Seamaster (1948)
70 years Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (1953)
70 years Rolex Submariner (1953)
70 years Rolex Explorer (1953)
70 years Glycine Airman (1953)
60 years Rolex Daytona (1963)
60 years Heuer Carrera (1963)
40 years Swatch (1983)
30 years AP Royal Oak Offshore (1993)
Which of these would you particularly like to see a special edition of? Seiko of course already out of the gates with the Laurel as a limited edition released this month.
For me any Rolex will likely be pics in magazines - we may get Kermit2 or Platona2, and they'll most likely be unobtanium from the moment of announcement. Seamaster could be really interesting, and would love to see a re-release of the early models as has been discussed elsewhere in the forum. The Heuer Carrera too - the original re-releases were sensitively done and great looking watches - but would likely need something different as a special edition for an anniversary model?
Thoughts, what would people like to see?
https://monochrome-watches.com/just-...ytona-carrera/
The BPFF 70th is another thats featuring in articles, 210 to be made, 70 for each of three global regions, or something like that.
I have a 1960s Carrera, I think Id be quite happy to change it for an updated version as parts and servicing are becoming harder for vintage.
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Last edited by BillyCasper; 3rd January 2023 at 09:35.
The Fifty Fathoms looks good. Too much dial text and slightly weird dimensions (42.5mm diameter, 21.5mm lug width) but I think it'll wear really well. I previously had a 40mm FF and felt it was too small for the design - the style of bezel made the dial feel small and with the short lugs, it wore like a 38mm IMO. 42.5mm should be perfect. The main issue is the lack of availability and cost: 18.5k Euros!
Details on the 70th Anni BPFF here.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/hot-...sary-series-i/
I'd like to see a 40th anniversary reissue of the first Swatch I bought, in 1984. Given that it's not a particularly classic or sought-after model I'm sure there's no prospect of this actually happening, of course. But it was plain dark brown case, strap and dial, no numerals or markers, gold hands. Lovely watch. I broke it and chucked it.
That might just be the nicest BPFF I've ever seen - love the lume-block indicesOriginally Posted by klunk
I love it too but it'll be around £16k, I think. Anyone seen a confirmed UK RRP?That might just be the nicest BPFF I've ever seen - love the lume-block indices
The 40mm BBFFs really are perfect. And the mil spec and Barakuda are beautiful dials. Im very interested in the upcoming 40mm versions coming this year.
Omega SM300 = 1963
Everest (with a Smiths, NOT a Rolex) = 1953
Oh I'd love a reissued 165.024.
Do you think it would be a LE version of the current Omega seamaster 300 though?
For some reason that design does nothing for me
I think I posted this before but it might have been elsewhere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjeY89kf-qA
I do wonder, though, if Omega have a movement that would fit the case? Do they make an ebauche with the same dimensions as the cal. 552 / 565?
No convinced.... its too big, I hate that it's polished, not brushed.That might just be the nicest BPFF I've ever seen - love the lume-block indices
Date window is in the wrong place
It should have come with a bracelet. Apart from that... i like it
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So who bought one then? now that they are all sold out LOLThat might just be the nicest BPFF I've ever seen - love the lume-block indices
Totally forgot about the 2pm CET launch and buggered off for lunch.
Last edited by endo; 10th January 2023 at 14:54.
I was on bang on 2pm CET and got the sold out message as well. Saved me a few quid I guess.
Out of interest, how does one get the notifications for these BPFF releases? Just sign up to the BP newsletter? I don't do FB, Insta, or the rest. I might be tempted by their future 70th releases (the text put me off this one, which might seal my fate for the others too - if I stood a chance in the 1st place!).
It's all about the secret handshake and cheeky reach around LOL
*update, now that i have one in my cart
Price is 18k CHF, 16k ish
Last edited by endo; 10th January 2023 at 17:37.
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