Horace Derwent 801 Posted September 2, 2023 The ad in a German newspaper (here taken from their e-paper) is similar to the ads that appeared before the Moonswatch release. The use of the crown in the Moonswatch drop led me to the conclusion that it must be the crown of some iconic watch and among the watches and brands of the Swatch Group there are only few that match a luxury divers watch, like the Omega Seamaster or the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Based on the crown design, I expect a drop of the Fifty Fathoms from Swatch similar to the Moonswatch. It makes perfect sense with the ad and the 70th anniversary of the watch. Blancpain is owned by the Swatch Group and could need a revitalizing popularity boost. What do you guys think ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted September 2, 2023 Nice theorising! You could well be right. All I know for sure is that Rich will ignore the fact that it will be a fugly monstrosity and will buy it in every colour thinking he's down with the kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,875 Posted September 2, 2023 Played out with the moon swatch, they are already having to drop silly limited editions to keep hype. Disappointing they are turning into a one trick pony. The whole street fashion colab vibe of A ‘x’ B is dead now being flogged by corporate companies just mixing brands they own. Boring, not innovative or exciting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, GingerHuw said: Nice theorising! You could well be right. All I know for sure is that Rich will ignore the fact that it will be a fugly monstrosity and will buy it in every colour thinking he's down with the kids. Yep. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horace Derwent 801 Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, deju said: Played out with the moon swatch, they are already having to drop silly limited editions to keep hype. Disappointing they are turning into a one trick pony. The whole street fashion colab vibe of A ‘x’ B is dead now being flogged by corporate companies just mixing brands they own. Boring, not innovative or exciting. You're so right.... And, i , being a Blancpain lover and aficionado....i'm wondering: Blancpain have ALWAYS stated that, since 1775, there will NEVER be a Quartz Blancpain Now, technically this is still true, sicne this 'thing ' will be a Swatch...anyway....it can be an Automatic aswell ! BioCeramique® Automatique Edited September 2, 2023 by Horace Derwent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted September 4, 2023 Just a wee 'flavour' of what may surface... Automatic movement to satisfy the 'no Quartz' criteria (The above image is just a photoshop) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted September 4, 2023 Another teaser poster. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philiusmaximus 5,064 Posted September 4, 2023 Another plastic watch with a luxury brand's name printed on the dial. I thought we'd moved on from such shite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted September 4, 2023 26 minutes ago, Philiusmaximus said: Another plastic watch with a luxury brand's name printed on the dial. I thought we'd moved on from such shite No. Rich thinks they're the epitome of taste and style. He wears them to all his Pickleball Tournaments. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted September 4, 2023 I think they are fun. I don't get too serious about trinkets for the wrist. Whether you pay $20 or $20K its just a toy. If I like it I buy it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horace Derwent 801 Posted September 4, 2023 The packaging was unveiled, it's a Yellow Peli Case The same thing as the Gen Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted September 4, 2023 Shit looking case (but still likely to be of higher quality then the watch). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,503 Posted September 4, 2023 With such case, and if they put a System51 inside, it will sell for not less than 500€... LOL, no way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulvillo 364 Posted September 5, 2023 Another teaser poster. Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic.However, most countries - including the United States - now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean. Wondering which trick they’ll pull for the 6th… a recycled-straw seconds hand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horace Derwent 801 Posted September 5, 2023 @paulvillo you are 100% correct, the offical names of the models will be Arctic Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Antarctic Ocean How do i know ? Because some sellers (Scalpers) on eBay are alredy selling them....for 2k Euros . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_sus 549 Posted September 6, 2023 White dial (or two) in there as well I'd wager... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philiusmaximus 5,064 Posted September 6, 2023 Those above designs look too bland for Swatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted September 6, 2023 Nice enough looking if unadventurous, but presumably made of plastic shite (to ruin it). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted September 6, 2023 On 04/09/2023 at 21:32, Horace Derwent said: The packaging was unveiled, it's a Yellow Peli Case The same thing as the Gen Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Not quite. The yellow Peli on display is about 3 or 4 times as big as a BPFF case so it probably has multiple watches/ options as per the the Omega collaboration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted September 6, 2023 Anyone have the aliexpress link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,875 Posted September 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: Anyone have the aliexpress link? Waiting on @NCRich getting the v2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horace Derwent 801 Posted September 6, 2023 4 hours ago, CurioLeo said: Not quite. The yellow Peli on display is about 3 or 4 times as big as a BPFF case so it probably has multiple watches/ options as per the the Omega collaboration Wow. I owned one (GEN, now sold)....and the Peli Case was pretty big....3-4 times as big is ENORMOUS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites