Pihlippe 1,288 Posted May 16, 2013 Got the opportunity to purchase this, from this forum eminent member seclark007. Everything was going superb until the package arrived at customs. Then the problems began, one can say. After 10 days with letters, emails and a phone call I received the watch today! And it is very nice!! There are two remaining mods I however want to do and parts are already ordered. It is the FFF solid caseback an a C3 lumed bezel insert. Thanks S Some pictures taken just now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted May 16, 2013 Congrats that's my old watch. Looks great on that sail cloth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,779 Posted May 16, 2013 That looks pretty slick. Does the bezel insert have a clear coating of plastic over it? It almost looks like it does in a couple of the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,288 Posted May 16, 2013 Congrats that's my old watch. Looks great on that sail cloth. Thanks me like Here is pics of the new caseback and bezel i'v order. Parts from yobokies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higs 73 Posted May 16, 2013 Nice... slightly different dial but it looks a lot like the one I've just bought..... I have the dial already and was sourcing all the other bits when I got the chance to buy one for less than the total of the parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Awesome, I miss my FFF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted May 16, 2013 Quite the marathon getting it to you...well, getting those fine personnel in customs to release it to you Glad you are happy my friend...loved that watch, just found others to love a little more. S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higs 73 Posted May 16, 2013 Awesome, I miss my FFF. I can sell you a dial if you want to start all over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted May 16, 2013 Pihlippe-- Nice pickup, I'm jealous! -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Stunning timepiece for sure. Whats the history behind this Seiko Fifty-Five-Fathoms model? EDIT, so its a Blancpain Branded watch with Seiko movement? Damn, $10k for some of the gens for these. Edited May 16, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higs 73 Posted May 16, 2013 Stunning timepiece for sure. Whats the history behind this Seiko Fifty-Five-Fathoms model? short version.... Seiko release one of their 'Five' models that looks a bit like a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Some watch enthusiasts started making parts that when swapped with original made it look more like the BPFF. So.... they are referred to as Fifty Five Fathoms as a nod to both the Fifty Fathoms and the Seiko Five. They're not 'reps' as such as the FFF is clearly different to the BPFF. It aims to be 'in the style of' rather than 'as close as possible to'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Ah I see, quite interesting, cheers for explaining! So it started out something like the one below.? Love the bezel. Edited May 16, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bm69 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Nice looking watch, I am still a few months away from getting my next watch and thanks to this forum I now have no idea what to get, my need to buy list just keeps getting bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted May 16, 2013 I really like these. Very nice Pihlippe (and Higs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted May 16, 2013 If you fuckers don't stop drooling over this, I'm gonna develop seller's remorse and start looking for another one!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Theres another just come up for sale next door Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,288 Posted May 16, 2013 Thank's guys, I'm very satisfied with this watch. I'm a little nervous though, that this is the start where I begin buying gen's..... I also have a Citizen Aqualand in the mail to be used as parts, to my first love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,288 Posted May 17, 2013 Nice... slightly different dial but it looks a lot like the one I've just bought..... I have the dial already and was sourcing all the other bits when I got the chance to buy one for less than the total of the parts. Nice one. How to change the bezel insert easiest way,you know? A bit nervous about doing this myself, as a nooob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higs 73 Posted May 17, 2013 How to change the bezel insert easiest way,you know? A bit nervous about doing this myself, as a nooob I believe you pop the bezel off and push the insert out from behind. http://www.sixty40.plus.com/007to009.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,288 Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks!!! That was what I had search for. Had a feelings of how, but had to be sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toehh 0 Posted May 17, 2013 Have a look at this topic http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=42611&hl=&fromsearch=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,288 Posted May 17, 2013 Have a look at this topic http://www.rwg.bz/bo...l=&fromsearch=1 Thanks toehh,your a pro,helping a noob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
