A great discussion re relativity and value. I agree it is all about the emotion and how a watch makes you feel and for that you really do need to see a watch in person. I have a 2264.50 and there is something about the dimensions and feel of the watch that make it very special. I have one of the original Deepsea's from 2010, which has been on a lot of lives adventures with me and for that reason, I value highly. As far as the Blancpain goes, the 45mm version was my grail based on photos but it was only when I handled one that I really appreciated just what the watch is in terms of heritage, impeccable finish (including on the movement) and for me it subjectively it was worth the price, as a retirement from work watch. If I look at all three, I really would struggle to say which is the best value relative to price, I just enjoy wearing them all and to illustrate the point of value even more, I have a Seestern 62MAS homage that has very good finishing and runs at +1 second per day and also holds a special place in my collection. As far as pronouncing Omega, in Casino Royale on the train with Vesper Land, Daniel Craig pronounced Omega as Omeeeega and as they were sponsoring product placement in the film, I'd say that Omeeeega is the way to go!

I own a titanium bathyscaphe on a bracelet and know the FF models by heart. Two things to add/correct :): Firstly: You have actually been trying the 45mm version on and not the new 42. Yes, I am 100% sure of it, because the new 42mm versions dial does NOT have the inner circle on the dial, central to the hourmarkers. This sunburst central portion of the dial on the watch you have shown us the wristhots of, is only featured on the 45mm version. The dial of the new 42mm version is plain. Take a look at the pictures on their website or just google both of them and compare the dials side by side and you will see the difference. Thats why you had correctly the feeling, that the watch was quite big for 42mm :D Well yes, because it was 45 :D Secondly: This I am not 100% but maybe 95% sure is the grade of the titanium. Blancpain have started to use Titanium Grade 23 on FF models firstly with the introduction of mine FF bathyscaphe in titanium, which was in september 2021. Prior to that, all FF models were in Grade 5 titanium. So the watch you were trying on is 45mm version, in titanium Grade 5, as you have said. The new 42mm version is in fact in Titanium grade 23. I enjoy your videos, keep it up :)

Correct , top class

Hi Mark I do understand where you are coming from I wanted a omega speed master racing but when I tried it on completely changed my mind.so if you're going to spend big money you definitely have to get to no the watch first. sometimes you try on a watch your not particularly interested in and you love it so much you have to own it.that happened when I went to try on a james Cameron deepsea loved the watch but also was offered to try on the bi metal sea dweller not on my radar at the time. loved it that much had to own it took me 18 months on the wait list.own them both great watches.thanks John.

And here I thought you were going to start talking about time dilation and the warping of spacetime 😊

Liked the discussion. The pronunciation is "white bread" Mon ami. 😂 lol The older versions were bigger at 45mm but had closed case backs. It's an iconic diver. It is a substantial watch especially in steel, but worth it when the price tag was a lot less just 6yrs ago etc. So it was easier to swallow even as an orange, pear or kiwi. Lol.

Everything Jean cloud beaver touched is far to expensive

One day, one day, the 42mm will be 50% off on the secondary market, then it will be relatively good value.

I tried on the new 41mm monochromatic Tudor last week. They had both bracelet versions in stock too. It’s a good looking watch but it’s still too thick. The Black Bay 58 is still Tudor’s best watch even though it’s an old model. It just has the perfect look size and balance with the perfect thickness for a dive watch.

James Bond pronounces Omega the same way you do, then it must be right.

Blancpain has a high horology movement which is a step above Rolex and omega…I wish u could appreciate that aspect

Tudors are way too thick ☹️☹️☹️

You can call it Omeeeega if you want, it’s your right to mispronounce whatever you like but, Omega is the last letter from the Greek alphabet and in the Greek alphabet it’s pronounced with a soft E. But as I said, you do you.

Omega....Om egg a...Omegga. You Fail. Blancpain ...Blon Pan . . You Fail. Ha ha. 😉😁🤣 . To be honest baring the keyboard warriors , who actually gives a shit ?, pronounce how you see fit mate.