pam027 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Did anybody received one of his FF already. Would love to see extra pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxlawbr Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hello Pam027, I saw his photobucket site and the page at RWI, I'm completely in love with those FF, especially the 07. I compared the DSN watches and the gen, at this site below, and the DSN's one are pretty awesome. hxxp://www.watchdeco.com/fiftyfathoms/index.html One thing I notice is that those vintage watches have a lot of differences between them, even the same model, I think it is because of the natural aging process that act in a different way in them (am I crazy?). Anyway, they are wonderful watches, and I'm almost pulling the trigger. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 just purchased the FF95, now i just have to wait 6 days. the wait is going to kill me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 just purchased the FF95, now i just have to wait 6 days. the wait is going to kill me Can't wait to hear your impressions of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxlawbr Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 These watches are top notch, congrats, I'll buy it soon. Please, post some photos of the real thing. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam027 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I like my Precista PRS-50 , but something with Blancpain writing would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 PAM027, Here are a few pix I took last week of my FF07. My quick and dirty initial impressions are good, the finish is nice and solid. The one thing I like about the FF is the simplicity of design. Some don't like the thick bezel but I think it has the cool appearence of a port hole. This has a great vintage feel to it and the accuracy details aside I think there is a lot of bang for the buck. Since there are a heck of a lot less FF WIS out there this will pass must muster with flying colors. Pros: Keeps COSC timeReverse printed bezel insert in clear acrylic like the gen Case thickness seems correct compared to the Precista PRS-50, which lugs are too thick and feels top heavy -I don't get this feel with the DSN versionCaseback engravings are correct Cons:Ratcheting bezel (not sure that is correct for the vintage FF???) and quality control gripe: the bezel insert is not aligned perfectly Bezel rim is too thinDome acrylic crystal is not tall enough compared to gen photos I've seen (sorry, I didn't take a profile shot to illustrate this)Lug spacing 22mm instead of 20mm, I'm not an expert but believe the earlier FF models were 19-20mm in the lug spacingCase shouldn't have a dimple between the lugs for watch strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Beautiful i cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxlawbr Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 What is Precista PRS 50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Nice, but I prefer the look of the modern FF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 What is Precista PRS 50? Maxlawbr, Its a FF homage watch by Time Factors, see Here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam027 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 toomuchgear, thanks for the pics. It is really a very good rep and a beautiful watch. For myself I think I will choose the FF95. About the PRS-50 you are right it is topheavy and after 3 month I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxlawbr Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hmmmm, Those Precista are very nice, I like them. Thanks for the info. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam027 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 By the way. Does anybody know where to get dial and caseback of the polish navy FF reps based on the Fricker case? See pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Guys I received my DSN FF95 in two days flat fastest ever. Not only that this watch is worth every penny if you only buy one watch this year this is it. I cant rave enough about this thing. Ill do an in depth review later because its late but Im attaching photos. One of the things that impresses me most is the lume on this thing looks like 3D and the accuracy is astonishing (see the rep compared to the original in my book in the photo) the crown is off but so what I like this better than my UPO and that says alot. Get the watch you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) toomuchgear, thanks for the pics. It is really a very good rep and a beautiful watch. For myself I think I will choose the FF95. About the PRS-50 you are right it is topheavy and after 3 month I Edited February 19, 2009 by toomuchgear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam027 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 @ toomuchgear shure it is a rep. one of the ebay ~1800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im2 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Looks like DSN has made a beautiful rep again!! But i d love this to be tested for diving . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 @ toomuchgear shure it is a rep. one of the ebay ~1800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 adding a webpic from decowatch for comparison http://www.watchdeco.com/fiftyfathoms/imag...s/image143.html Guys I received my DSN FF95 in two days flat fastest ever. Not only that this watch is worth every penny if you only buy one watch this year this is it. I cant rave enough about this thing. Ill do an in depth review later because its late but Im attaching photos. One of the things that impresses me most is the lume on this thing looks like 3D and the accuracy is astonishing (see the rep compared to the original in my book in the photo) the crown is off but so what I like this better than my UPO and that says alot. Get the watch you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikolee Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 are there any plans for a modern ff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 are there any plans for a modern ff? I have it on good authority that there will be more models added for sale from the FF series but i dont know if the 2003 or the newer version will be one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) For those on the fence about the FF95 because of the crown, take a look at this http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/10/8/ori...ty-fathoms.html http://www.fiftyfathoms.net/FiftyFathoms/FiftyFathoms.html It seems there were so many models made any combination would be acceptable. What are you waiting for. By the way I scratched my watch face really bad today on the door. Rubbed some toothpaste on it and wiped it off good as new. If I do modify this thing it will be to put in a cambered scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Will still retain the look of the plastic but will be sapphire so I can leave the toothpaste alone Love this watch Edited February 21, 2009 by Coeuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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