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Title: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: mikeylacroix on June 21, 2015, 09:17:14 PM
haven't posted too much about this lil' beauty, so here we go
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anyways, coupla years ago when I first read about it on ABTW & Hodinkee...I thought to myself 'I wonder how it would look on a bracelet?'
fast forward a few months and I had a chance to try it on at an AD and left not particularly impressed..higher end piece on a nato just didn't seem right..even if its a high end nato
that, the 'plain-ness' of it and that I was jone-sing for a Zenith El Primero lit no fire

somehow, it kept popping up on blogs and what not, I reached out to my personal watch enabler dealer..
a week later, he got me a used piece for a great price...bastard.

stark & clean dial
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095758_resize_zps4bfdf284.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095758_resize_zps4bfdf284.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095805_resize_zps99878472.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095805_resize_zps99878472.jpg.html)
nicely bevel-ed date window cutout
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100047_resize_zps6d3eff60.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100047_resize_zps6d3eff60.jpg.html)

applied indices are always nice = white gold I think?
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100106_resize_zps5c826cd4.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100106_resize_zps5c826cd4.jpg.html)
minimal dial writing
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095856_resize_zpse4d1ff54.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095856_resize_zpse4d1ff54.jpg.html)
matte-ish in certain lights
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141119_234902_resize_zps962f4732.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141119_234902_resize_zps962f4732.jpg.html)
super glossy in others
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/2014-11-23120446_resize_zpse3486bdc.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/2014-11-23120446_resize_zpse3486bdc.jpg.html)
pairing well with the ceramic bezel
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100210_resize_zps1f6476c5.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100210_resize_zps1f6476c5.jpg.html)

i fitted in on a 24mm HR curved end rubber strap, shaving it off with a paring knife
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100136_resize_zps27466a06.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100136_resize_zps27466a06.jpg.html)
the solid buckle looks great
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100131_resize_zps599110ef.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100131_resize_zps599110ef.jpg.html)

i generally like crown guards..this works well without
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100151_resize_zps5a5bba49.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100151_resize_zps5a5bba49.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100018_resize_zps7697b23b.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100018_resize_zps7697b23b.jpg.html)
which leads me to the kickass movement
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095954_resize_zps5f176ca7.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095954_resize_zps5f176ca7.jpg.html)
5 day PR with a gold rotor
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100033_resize_zpsdade34d9.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100033_resize_zpsdade34d9.jpg.html)
its running at +1/day I think..?
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095836_resize_zps5a279912.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_095836_resize_zps5a279912.jpg.html)
so purrty..and the strap fits so well!

green lume works well with this fella
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141119_205830_resize_zps1315f6e2.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141119_205830_resize_zps1315f6e2.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_000646_resize_zps0a87636a.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_000646_resize_zps0a87636a.jpg.html)

i never say never..but this is probably a long term keeper
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/2014-11-23153447_resize_zpsc8c75194.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/2014-11-23153447_resize_zpsc8c75194.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100110_resize_zps401fb056.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20141120_100110_resize_zps401fb056.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/2014-11-23153436_resize_zps1377c81d.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/2014-11-23153436_resize_zps1377c81d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: nikfs1881 on June 21, 2015, 09:27:22 PM
Nice piece man.... Clean dial and the ceramic bezel really make the watch shine! Loves it... Can you PM me how much is the damage this nice piece costs you? Thanks in advance....


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Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: meoramri on June 22, 2015, 07:24:14 AM
The back side is a beauty


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Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: davidtth on June 22, 2015, 08:32:04 AM
the movement is lovely, but somehow i find the watch too plain looking with too many empty space, or the both hour and minute hand are some how similar length.

but again its just me, yet have chance to own any Blancpain so far, maybe the dark knight in future... :)
Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: hidden830726 on June 22, 2015, 12:18:08 PM
lovely.

i dont think its empty tho, just nice.

Really love the bezel and overall darkish look.

Nice photos btw
Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: mikeylacroix on June 22, 2015, 02:11:23 PM
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/2015-06-22%2015.03.33_resize_zpsqe8qvisk.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/2015-06-22%2015.03.33_resize_zpsqe8qvisk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: mikeylacroix on June 22, 2015, 04:37:36 PM
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182453_resize_zpskk41nswt.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182453_resize_zpskk41nswt.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182635_resize_zpsnpcpzch7.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182635_resize_zpsnpcpzch7.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182623_resize_zpswg4gcdp4.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182623_resize_zpswg4gcdp4.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag448/qrchandc26/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182645_resize_zpssxv0d7ot.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/qrchandc26/media/BP%20bathyscaphe/20150622_182645_resize_zpssxv0d7ot.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: Timeless on June 22, 2015, 09:05:18 PM
Simple clean dial.. nice
Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: sidestreaker on June 23, 2015, 11:09:42 AM
It's either you're crazy about it or not. I hope you're not getting it JUST because of a good price.

It's a wonderful watch and deserved to be loved! Wear in good health.
Title: Re: what led me to the BP bathyscaphe
Post by: hanz079 on June 23, 2015, 01:46:09 PM
Still dreaming of one after seeing yours in person....  ;D