whoopy12 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Posted February 23, 2015 Just an idea I was toying with lately, thoughts would be great Any interest in a gen-spec vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms AquaLung? I realize Davidsen has a 'rep' of the vintage BP's (2nd watch I owned), but the accuracy is, well, pretty poor (dimensions are way off, incorrect movement, incorrect dial fonts/design, incorrect case back stamping fonts, etc). My mate has the complete watch, and I’m trying to convince him to let me borrow it so I would be able to do a proper gen-spec replication. What would be done: -Entire case and misc parts would be 3-D laser scanned (to 100microns). -I would invest in some macro gear to get high quality pictures of the case back engraving, dial, and insert. -Fabrication: After the vector artwork and CAD models are ready to go, I would be working with 4 different manufacturers to realize each part correctly. Essentially, this would be a completely custom project. Everything minus the period correct genuine AS1361 movement would have to be manufactured from the ground up. Price point I’m thinking would be around $2k (around 1/10th of the gen’s cost). Any interest? 2
POTR Posted February 23, 2015 Report Posted February 23, 2015 Actually, one of my favorite watches. Would be very interested if it turns out "right." Should I start sourcing a load of AS 1361s?
whoopy12 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Posted February 23, 2015 Actually, one of my favorite watches. Would be very interested if it turns out "right." Should I start sourcing a load of AS 1361s? Haha I've already been grabbing them left and right
alt.watch.obsessive Posted February 23, 2015 Report Posted February 23, 2015 2k might be just the slightest bit steep, but I think there will be lots of interest. This is one of the last true classics in need of a great rep (if you don't count all the Polish Navy versions on EBay ).
panerai153 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Posted February 23, 2015 Maybe. They are awfully nice. I just wish someone would make a really accurate dial . I would love to put a Tornac-Rayville dial in this watch. MKII Stingray, it's a homage to the BP FF Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
whoopy12 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Posted February 23, 2015 2k might be just the slightest bit steep, but I think there will be lots of interest. This is one of the last true classics in need of a great rep (if you don't count all the Polish Navy versions on EBay ). Yeah, I realize the price isn't for the faint of heart! Everything would be produced in Europe/US in a small run (10-15 watches TOTAL) if that gives a little perspective.
trackpack Posted February 24, 2015 Report Posted February 24, 2015 Really would come down to the quality of the final product, as 2k is a bit of money, but if done well I can't see why 15 wouldn't sell
porschespeedster Posted February 25, 2015 Report Posted February 25, 2015 yes, that would be incredible.
alt.watch.obsessive Posted February 25, 2015 Report Posted February 25, 2015 Well executed I would definitely be in!
montrealer08 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Funny, I am actually modding a Phong FF since the past few days. I wouldn't mind having other options for the dial even though Phong's is not bad at all. Subscribed ! Edited March 9, 2015 by montrealer08 1
Cubeistan Posted March 9, 2015 Report Posted March 9, 2015 Well executed I would definitely be in! +1
porschespeedster Posted March 9, 2015 Report Posted March 9, 2015 Phong's dial for my eyes looks good! I would want to age it and relume it but i like the spacing and the grey color and texture. Bezel isn't bad on that one either. If I owned a Phong FF, I would want to change the caseback. The engraving is too deep/modern and done with the wrong machine....its a pretty serious tell.
montrealer08 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) if I owned a Phong FF, I would want to change the caseback. The engraving is too deep/modern and done with the wrong machine....its a pretty serious tell.Gen Phong Edited March 9, 2015 by montrealer08
eunomians Posted March 9, 2015 Report Posted March 9, 2015 Intriguing and I would be a potential owner
zaly Posted March 21, 2015 Report Posted March 21, 2015 I will suscribe this, i could be too a potential buyer Waiting for news.
civic4982 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Posted March 22, 2015 I'd be in for one perhaps if it would be water tight for a god 3atm at least and some dial options. Sent from the my iPhone using Tapatalk s
alt.watch.obsessive Posted March 25, 2015 Report Posted March 25, 2015 LOL...I was waiting for that. Come on Whoop you're a manufacturer now, get moving.
zaly Posted October 13, 2015 Report Posted October 13, 2015 It seems that no project will be done... ?¿ Actually no one has a proper case for a project like this, the yuki one is horrible like the dents on the bezel etc.
Sogeha Posted November 23, 2015 Report Posted November 23, 2015 I was considering a Phong. I've bought from him before. I shall watch with interest in case this takes off.
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