Since you have not mentioned a budget, im hoping you dont have one. It is brilliantly executed with applied and lumed gold markers, fifty five fathoms printed in a typeface that mimics the original, and a crosshair pulling it together. Seiko snzh55j1 fifty five fathoms on oem bracelet, bonus nato w box, tags made in japan seiko fifty five fathoms by tornadobox jan. Other replica watches are sold in the fifty fathoms likeness, but, because of the illegalities of producing exact copies, they are not as much homage as whoremage in my estimation. Seiko 5 sports fifty five fathoms snzh55 snzh55j made in japan. The fff inspired is by the most influential dive watch of all time, the. Fifty fathoms five seiko snzh55 43mm strap case steel stainless silver silver stainless steel fifty 43mm strap fathoms case seiko five snzh55.
The standard watch, one of seiko 5 line, only vaguely resembles the blancpain, but there are aftermarket dials, hands and bezels to create your fifty fathoms. Following an established formula for a popular mod to mimic the vibe of a vintage blancpain fifty fathoms a seriously expensive and rare watch. Seiko mens automatic black dial stainless steel watch snzh57 seiko mens automatic. I was always looking forward to purchase a cheap seiko which looked like the blancpain fifty fathoms at a fraction of the cost. Custom seiko gold 2 tone fifty fathoms explorer ocean master snzh newman vintage. Hello wus, i have a seiko fifty five fathoms mod fff snzh57 homage watch in fabulous condition. A week on the wrist the blancpain fifty fathoms bathyscaphe. I didnt find what i was looking for but came across a gorgeous fifty fathoms. Seiko watch mods in the uk buy fifty five fathoms mod, seiko skx007 mods, fff, heritage black bay bb i modify seiko dive watches.
Taking some design inspiration from the 1950s original, this sturdy diver is a thoroughly modern watch. Jul 20, 20 the seiko fifty five fathoms i have been wearing this watch for nearly a month now the fff, not the basic snzh57k1 and i must say that this watch is extremely value for money. Our ceramic bezel inserts are laser engraved and then generously back filled with lume which is white in c. Add a touch of class along with scratch resistance and lume to your seiko diver with a easy to install custom made fully lumed ceramic or sapphire bezel insert. The fifty fathoms series was so successful, it was later adopted by the american, german, israeli and spanish armed forces for their combat divers. The fff or fifty five fathoms seiko homage has been around for a a few years. Seiko fifty five fathoms blancpain made the fifty fathoms, which is a highly soughtafter and very expensive watch. Get discounted blancpain fifty fathoms watches watch prices and free shipping today. A fantastic video showing the seiko 5 snzh53 side by side with the legendary blancpain fifty fathoms seiko 5 snzh53 vs blancpain fifty fathoms. I personally, owned both the snkk35 black dial and snkk33 white dial. Seiko snzh57j1fifty five fathoms mod vintage watches. Seiko fifty five fathoms 43mm stainless steel case silver strap snzh55 seiko fifty five. This being the case, it turns out ive done a few myself. Apr 01, 2016 it is brilliantly executed with applied and lumed gold markers, fifty five fathoms printed in a typeface that mimics the original, and a crosshair pulling it together.
Did you ever wake up one morning, see something that inspired you, and just know that you were going to do something. Seiko snzh57 dagaz fifty five fathoms the time bum. The fifty five moniker is a play on seiko 5, but also happens to correspond with the watchs actual water resistance rating. All dagaz brand professional watches new custom dive watches 4. Review video is coming once ive used the watch for a week or so. There are many watches similar and comparable to the venerable rolex explorer i.
Ich mochte euch, meinen letzten neuerwerb 2016 vorstellen kurze vorgeschichte. So much so that many watch enthusiasts use this snzh57 as the base for a mod called the fifty five fathoms, swapping the dial among other things to make it look more. Seiko fff fifty four fathoms the dive watch connection. Historical perspectives a historical look at the blancpain. Save fifty five fathoms dial to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Novak makes history with his eighth australian open. You can mod this seiko to be any watch you want it. Brand new seiko mod fifty five fathoms fff 55 diver homage stainless auto snzh. Seiko seller hedet available on watchuseek location anaheim, ca description.
Aug 04, 2016 the fff or fifty five fathoms seiko homage has been around for a a few years. The fifty fathoms was conceived before even the rolex submariner and omega seamaster, and its story even more dramatic. This is modified seiko 5 that bears an uncanny resemblance to the fifty five fathoms, a highly collectable blancpain fifty fathoms, a legendary diving watch made famous by jacques cousteau and the. My brother asked me to mod a watch for him in an explorer ii style.
I also wanted to do something different from the usual fff projects and make something without a numbered or spinning bezel, here is what this looks like. Skx007, skx0 midsize, snzh55, snzf17 urchin, srp777 turtle, monster. Custom seiko fiftyfive fathoms one of the various fff d. I had really wanted the stick hands like the original fifty fathoms, and recently discovered the spinnaker fluess. Apr 28, 2014 the fifty five fathoms mod is an homage to the original watch which was made by blancpain and was called a fifty fathoms model this watch was originally issued to the french udt teams in 1953. Our ceramic bezel inserts are laser engraved and then generously back filled with lume which is white in color but glows green.
Building your own seiko fifty five fathoms homage a. Blancpain has a interesting article which explain the history and legend of the fifty fathoms. From that i learned the base watch isnt produced by seiko due to lack of screw in crown or smth. Seiko fifty five fathoms series automatic blue dial diver. It has been modified using the black and gold vintage style fifty five fathoms dial from yobokies. Few automatics with decent specs and at an affordable price come closer than the humble seiko 5 model snkk35. Largest selection of custom seiko dive parts in the world. Jan 05, 20 these modified seiko watches avoid infringement by changing the dial lettering to read fifty five fathoms and omitting any reference to blancpain. The resulting watch has been dubbed the fifty five fathoms. It may be inexpensive, but it is very versatile, and a very fun watch to wear. Seiko fifty five fathoms series automatic blue dial diver watch item no. So far i have the blue, black and gold mod fff dial in my collection. To be honest, this was a fairly impulsive buy as it was just a month after my tudor purchase. The snzh57k1 is a popular model that is often modified by watch hobbyists to further emulate the fifty fathoms.
Find new and used fifty five fathoms watches watchpatrol. We offer blancpain fifty fathoms watches watches for sale. Of all the watches lending themselves to modification, seiko certainly leads the category. Seiko fifty five fathoms series automatic blue dial diver watch snzh53j1. Watch dials, watch hands, bezel inserts, tools, parts, and more. Seiko 5 sports snzh53j1 snzh53 blue dial fifty five fathoms. I suppose i could have swapped in some pencil hands as well, but i was not trying to duplicate the blancpain and i prefer the seiko s swords. The fifty five fathoms mod is an homage to the original watch which was made by blancpain and was called a fifty fathoms model this watch was originally issued to the french udt teams in 1953. Ive always had an eye for the fifty fathoms but never thought. Apr 01, 2017 did you ever wake up one morning, see something that inspired you, and just know that you were going to do something. Blancpain fifty fathoms automatic watch, round steel antimagnetic case 45mm diameter, 15.
Unfollow fifty fathoms watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of the various fff dials, this one by yobokies. Seiko 5 sports celebrates a legendary guitar, brian mays red special the remarkable achievement of the seiko quartz astron lives on. Built on seiko s famous 5 platform the watch features an inhouse seiko. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Buy seiko mens snzh57 seiko 5 automatic black dial. It looks more like the fifty fathoms from the 50s and 60s. If you have then know the journey that happened to me when scrolling through ebay on a saturday morning when i saw a seiko modified fifty five fathoms homage. The history and the legend of the blancpain fifty fathoms many has mod their watch to homage the fff but probably not knowing the history and legend of it. I walked into the nyc blancpain boutique looking for a gmt grail watch. Mar 31, 2016 the fifty five moniker is a play on seiko 5, but also happens to correspond with the watchs actual water resistance rating. A later version with the no radiation dial was issued to the german udt teams in 1964. Buy fifty five fathoms mod, seiko skx007 mods, fff, heritage black bay bb i modify seiko dive watches. The snzh57k1 45mm case and is 14mm thick uses the seiko 7s36.
Feb 10, 2012 seiko fifty five fathoms mod with pvdd case. It is because of the similarity between these two watches especially the domed dial window and glass bezel. Seiko 5 snzh57 pays homage to the fifty fathoms, for which modern analog dive watches owe a debt of gratitude. Seiko fff fifty four fathoms post by flypenfly thu apr 07, 2011 5. Blancpain seiko fifty fathoms meet the fiftyfive fathoms. Blancpain 50th anniversary fifty fathoms limited edition of 50 pieces. Turning point for the seiko astron special page is now available. Dec 17, 2016 i was always looking forward to purchase a cheap seiko which looked like the blancpain fifty fathoms at a fraction of the cost. Seiko 5 snzh55 automatic custom fifty five fathoms dial.
You can mod this seiko to be any watch you want it to be wired. Pick up a fifty five fathoms custom dial from yobokies and modify your seiko 5 sports diver model snzh59 for about a fortieth the cost. Buy seiko mens snzh57 seiko 5 automatic black dial stainless steel watch online at low price in india on. This fifty five fathoms example is no exception and more than holds up seiko s formidable reputation. The poor mans fifty fathoms independent watch projects. The history and the legend of the blancpain fifty fathoms. Seiko 5 sports fifty five fathoms snzh57 snzh57j made in. Sep 23, 2015 fff, mod, seiko, seiko fifty five fathoms goal. If 1 seiko fifty five fathoms is not enough, how about 4. The seiko fifty five fathoms i have been wearing this watch for nearly a month now the fff, not the basic snzh57k1 and i must say that this watch is extremely value for money.
The seiko snzh57 is a good looker right out of the box i like it on the mesh i didnt buy this watch out of the blue, i saw it in a post and thought it looked nice but once i saw one of the replacement dials i found the watch and ordered a dial from steve ferris from the seiko citizen forum, today the dial arrived. The blancpain fifty fathoms is the archetypal diving watch, weve told you that before. The glass and case look new, except for some extremely small scratches on the back of. Seiko 5 automatic snzh55 fifty five fathoms mod custom fff. The seiko 5 fifty five fathoms snzh55k1 can be worn for multiple occasions thanks to its superb classy and elegant look. Project of fifty four fathoms dial had its end in the middle of 2011 and wasnt produced any more. Seiko focused on several distinct design features of the fifty fathoms, which had previously been described by maloubier himself, finally a small watch company, blancpain, agreed to develop our project which envisioned a watch with. Start with a snzh55 seiko 5 sports either in gold or stainless. Seiko makes three models in different colors that have a similar shape and style of the fifty fathoms, the snzh53, snzh55, and snzh57.
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