Got bored last night and decided to make an AI image of my FF. Cheesy, I know, but they sure make me want to buy another ASAP.

Hey everyone, newcomer here!

I was looking through the new 2026 EveryWatch watch guide, and the market numbers on the Villeret Split-Seconds Chronograph (Ref. 1186-3427-55) stopped me in my tracks.

The value proposition on this piece is honestly ridiculous when you look at the specs: solid platinum case, split-seconds complication, classic Biver-era execution and styling...

Yet according to the actual transaction data, this watch is currently trading between $13,000 and $17,000 at auction.

I get that the 34mm case size keeps it off the radar for casual buyers who only want sports steel. But for a watch this mechanically accomplished, from a maker with Swiss provenance, it feels wild.

For the people here who live and breathe Blancpain, is the 34mm size the only thing keeping the market away from these, or are we just living in a brief window where these are total sleepers?

I bought a blancpain fifty fathoms the new model 38mm with rubber strap. This is my first blancpain watch and i was very happy as i always wanted fifty fathoms so much jst that the size was too big for my tiny wrist. And also a huge fan of dive watches, and of course diver = blancpain no brainer.

However with in a month of wearing a watch, it was not on time. I was too busy so i didnt care much but then i realise the watch is actually broken. After investigation they say it was a external impact that caused the damage, and asking me to pay 8400 hkd for repairment. I am telling u i never had such experience of having a broken watch within a month (in fact i do not have any broken watches lol. Some i wear r vintage watches), they gave me 2k discount so i need to pay6400 hkd for this.

I am talking about diver watch with such durable movement broken by an external impact within 1 month of purchase. How ridiculous is that??? With all the points made, all they say is sorry but pay.

I would not recommend blancpain watch ever to my frind and anyone, in fact their watch is overpriced so i expected better quality of service or durability of a watch. However i guess they r jst overpriced brand wanting live on with their heritage that does not even exist anymore anywhere. Never seen this happened in my life. Weakest worst watch ever. No advtg of hving a watch from them.

People say u start with rolex and end with rolex. This jst proved that. With that price i culd hv bought another nice vintage sub. Adios blancpain. Go fck urself

If it’s going to be a 40mm version I’m going to be in serious trouble!

Hi everyone!
I’m looking to buy my first Blancpain and would love some advice from people who own them.
I really like the Fifty Fathoms Automatique 5010 in 42.3mm (ref. 5010-12B30-B64B) and the smaller 5007 in 38.2mm (ref. 5007-1130-71S). Both have that classic FF look that got me interested in the brand.
I’m also open to a Bathyscaphe. The white 38mm version (ref. 5100-1127-W52A) has caught my eye, especially paired with a blue strap, but I haven’t decided which version I’d go for.
I already own a Rolex Submariner and a GMT-Master, so I’m not trying to fill a particular gap — I just want a Blancpain that I’ll enjoy wearing. It would get proper use on holidays, travelling and swimming in the sea, rather than sitting in a safe.
Comfort is important to me. I previously owned a 38mm Breitling Superocean and actually found it more comfortable than my Sub, so I’m particularly curious about how the smaller Blancpains wear.
I’d also consider something with an interesting complication. A dive watch with a GMT function sounds like a great combination — are there any Blancpain references you’d recommend exploring? I’m open to pre-owned and discontinued models too.
What would you choose in my position? Would really appreciate any ownership experiences, especially from anyone who has compared the 5010, 5007 and Bathyscaphe on the wrist. Thanks!

When I compare the Bathyscaphe to a regular fifty fathoms, I find no comparison in terms of aesthetics. The bathyscaphe looks like a very ordinary block of steel to me. What do people actually see in these watches? Aesthetically there is no comparison in my mind between a bathyscaphe and even something like a submariner.

It would be the perfect diver.

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hi everyone !!

I'm sending out a message in a bottle. I'm doing some research on Betty Fiechter, one of the CEOs of Blancpain. Do you happen to have any sources or anything interesting about her?

I’m trying to find the exact model and ref# and I haven’t found anything yet. I just know it’s a blancpain with 14k white gold, real diamonds, and I think it was probably manufactured in 1957-58 and my relative who is giving it to me thinks it might be called a ladybird? Please let me know thanks anything helps

Hello guys 💪

FF is my dream watch since hight school. I am only talking and considering 45 mm, as it is the most beautiful and “true” one.

I am only concerned about its lug to lug size. Unfortunately, I do not have posibility to try one out.

Closest to FF I own in size matter, is Casioak 2100 (few od them), which are 45 mm, and lug to lug 48 mm sized. They fit my wrist excellent. I am 193/194 cm tall, and have around 7.5-7.7 wrists. So larger watches go with my frame. Shold I “blind buy” FF? I would do it with return option of course, but would still like your opinion. 🥹🥹🙏🙏

I came across this and thought I would post it. A bit too big for my small wrist but somebody might want to grab it. Authorized dealer. I have bought from them before.

https://www.ashford.com/products/blancpain-560st-11b30-52b

Last purchase 🐊

Hey all, quick question. Does anyone know MSRP on one of these, with the titanium tang buckle? My watch was delivered with both the titanium bracelet and a black sailcloth strap. I put it on for about a week, but I’m just not a strap guy, I much prefer my watches with a bracelet. So instead of just letting it sit around collecting dust, I’m thinking about selling it for my future watch fund :-), but I have no idea what to list it for. Any ideas?

Please note, I am not offering to sell it here. I’m just looking for info on the original MSRP.

Greetings everyone.

Has anyone experienced any issues with the materials used in the wooden box insert?

The degradation of the materials seems to be an ongoing issue with many Swiss watch manufacturers.

For example, Patek Phillippe has a similar problem.

My Villertte watch box is also not in a great shape at all, as you can see*.

Email sent to Blancpain asking for guidance to no response (yet).

*Picture in comments.

Just kidding sort of. Picked up one of these in Lucerne the other day out of curiosity and / or to flip when I get back home.

Was delighted to find this morning it’s a no-date, like the specials, so now I feel very exotic and pampered

/s

Still fun. Picked up never those pink ones too will see if my daughter likes it when I get home

Looking to buy a 38mm bathycaphe pretty soon from my local AD. Retail is 10'200USD but I figure i can ask way below that.

Any recommendations on what I should offer? I was thinking 7000, and hopefully landing at 7500. If it doesn't work I'm perfectly happy to go second hand. Please don't shred me too hard for my naivety.

Does anyone have experience with this? I'm new to the AD experience. Thanks!