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Replica Buying Guide Bell & Ross Vintage BR V2 Steel Heritage Watches

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

Considering that most dive watches are primarily used today to tell the time on dry land, I’ve often felt that the deemphasized hour hands found on several are kind of a sacrifice of real-life usability for the sake of being taken seriously as a “real” diver. Section of the ISO standards, however, stipulate that the minute hand should be more legible than the hour hand since the moments are more crucial when diving. For your Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver, legibility is not hampered by the orange lume for the hour hand, but it’s indeed deemphasized in the dark with a (much) fainter glow while everything else (hands and markers) glows brightly green with Super-LumiNova. Also recognizable — and demanded for dip watch specifications — would be the unidirectional rotating bezel. It’s a 60-click one in the instance of this Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver having an aluminum fit, and it’s somewhat stiff to twist but using a good sound and feel. Bell & Ross also notes the BR 03-92 Diver’s shock immunity to specialist specs, along with the thicker caseback and soft iron cage help to make the watch anti-magnetic into ISO 764 standards. The angular crown guards are just another durability-emphasizing feature. Even though Bell & Ross hasn’t provided the official dimensions, as a dive watch, this is going to be significantly thicker than other BR 03 cases with the dominant bezel, thicker caseback, and thicker sapphire crystal. And it is about as significant as it seems. There’s no practical reason that the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver case needs to be square, but because it works so well in the long run, there’s also no reason it should not be, right?

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As you may know, Bell & Ross’ saga started in an aircraft cockpit and was driven by the ambition of designing watches directly inspired by aeronautical instrumentation. Watches have always been a precious aid helping crews with navigation and providing operational support to pilots. This is why all military-inspired Bell & Ross watches comply with criteria established by the armed forces. The idea behind these Bell & Ross Vintage BR V2 Steel Heritage Watches was the best of the past inspiring the present. The name heritage is a transversal concept through time and has its roots in the initial watch collection of 2009 highlighting the key eras in aviation history.

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The Bell & Ross Vintage Steel Heritage watch comes in three-hand or chronograph versions. They both share the characteristic of expressing the passage of time through colors and a patina that give them a vintage look. Thanks to this aesthetic effect, and the combination of beige numerals on a black background designed by Bell & Ross, the BR V2-92 and BR V2-94 Steel Heritage watches have managed to introduce an iconic style into the watch market.

Inspired by instrument panels from 1960s aircraft, the BR V2-92 and BR V2-94 Steel Heritage watches measure time with precision whilst cultivating a resolutely retro look. Since 2009, Bell & Ross has paid tribute to pocket watches from the Great War. Today, the Vintage collection is entering its third generation, and the new models have seen their design evolve.

The new versions feature the iconic black dial with its traditional sand-colored 12, 3, 6 and 9 numerals, as if aged by time. The details include a polished/satin-finished steel case with a slightly smaller diameter of 41mm, push-buttons and a screw-down crown to reinforce the water resistance of the case, rounded lugs that match the new metal bracelet with fine links to ensure it sits comfortably on any wrist, and the sapphire crystal with an ultra-curved finish to evoke the style of vintage watches.

Continuing the Bell & Ross tradition, the Bell & Ross BR V2-92 is priced with a steel bracelet at $3,200 USD and the BR V2-94 chronograph is priced at $4,600 USD. bellross.com

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Grade 1 Replica Watches Bell & Ross Vintage Collection V1-92, V2-92, & V2-94 Black Steel Watches For 2017 Hands-On

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

Most commonly known for their square watches, Bell & Ross has been making their classic round “vintage” collection of watches like the BR-126 and BR Sport Watch for years now. It’s been a while since aBlogtoWatch took a look at this collection and fortunately for us, 2017 sees the release of three new Bell & Ross vintage watches: the BR V1-92 Black Steel three hand and date watch; the slightly larger and more aggressive BR V2-92 Black Steel; and the chronograph BR V2-94. Let’s see what the three new Bell & Ross Vintage pilot’s watches have to offer, though I have to say I think all three knock it out of the park.

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The BR V1-92 is the smallest and least expensive of the bunch, but it’s likely to get the most attention. It’s got classic vintage pilot’s watch style and as you can see in the image above, the BR V1-92 (furthest watch to the right) has a simple steel bezel surrounding the “ultra-curved” anti-reflective sapphire. The dial keeps it simple and sticks to the basics. It’s highly legible and the use of only black and white on the dial along with the minimal text (other than the B&R insignia, the word “automatic” above 6 o’clock is it for text) leads to a refreshingly restrained and unfussy dial.

The large, long hands on the matte black dial are done in skeletonized metal filled with Super-LumiNova. The small circular date window between 4 and 5 o’clock is one of the most attractive and least distracting I’ve seen in some time and is bound to be least offensive to even the most ardent hater of the admittedly useful complication. Powering the BR V1-92 is the automatic BR-Cal. 302, their modified Sellita SW300-1. Operating at 28,800 vph, the movement gets a 38 hour power reserve. The watch, along with all the pieces in this collection, is water resistant to 100m.

In addition to the demure steel bezel and design, watch enthusiasts who tend to lean towards smaller pieces will be happy with the 38.5mm wide case, slim profile, and simple black calfskin strap. I am not the biggest fan of watches smaller than 40mm (even less so when they’re on a strap) but even I see the appeal of this unpretentious and self-confident classic pilot’s watch, especially when you consider that the price is under $2,000.

The growing trend of vintage-inspired watches was noticed throughout the industry, and one of those brands to respond is Bell & Ross. The firm — which was founded in 1992 and thus has no real vintage watches of its own — has nonetheless always positioned its bits as militarily and historically motivated. The brand’s hallmark square cases, found on many of its watches, are themselves an homage to the dashboard tools on military airplanes, and last year Bell Ross Watches Hong Kong Replica introduced a wood-and-bronzed BR 01 motivated by antique marine clocks. This year the new took its inspirations to a new level with the release of the BR V1-92 Military, part of its revived “Vintage” collection, now in its third generation (picture below, courtesy of our friends at Monochrome Watches). The watch itself cites no specific era or reference number because of its inspiration, but it requires on design details from a variety of different time intervals to make its distinguished appearance. Featuring characteristics from a range of styles from the 1930s through the 1950s, and of course also with numerous modern flairs, the watch seems to have remixed many fan-favorite features seen in vintage military watches and placed them in a simple, 38.5-mm satin-polished steel case.

One notch above the BR V1-92 is the V2-92, which is a bigger, sportier, and more aggressive looking three-hander in the new vintage collection. Still running on the BR-Cal. 302 movement, this watch comes in a larger 41mm wide case with a screw-down crown (and also comes in a steel bracelet as well as a calfskin option). The most significant difference, though, is the rotating bezel that is present in this model. A rotating steel bezel with an anodized black aluminum ring and 60-minute scale, this bezel adds a diver’s touch to the watch. This likely will agitate pilot watch purists, but thankfully, Bell & Ross has already given them a piece to rally around in the aforementioned V1-92.

Personally, I quite like the V2-92 but I have to say the addition of the text lines reading “Water Resistant” and “100m” take away from the elegant simplicity of the dial. I probably wouldn’t have noticed or commented on it if this was a standalone watch, but next to the V1-92, I have to say I much prefer the dial with less text on it.

Finally, the BR V2-92 is the chronograph model, which I personally am very fond of. It’s 41mm wide with the curved lugs and “ultra-curved” sapphire crystal seen throughout this collection. There are two sub-dials, with a seconds counter at 3 o’clock and 30 minute totalizer at 9 o’clock. The anodized aluminum bezel has a tachymeter scale which is so often an eyesore in my opinion, but the font and color blends right in with the rest of the watch and actually looks very nice here.

The movement used in the V2-94 is the automatic BR-Cal. 301, which is their modified ETA-2894-2. It operates at 28,800 vph and gets a 42 hour power reserve, so it just squeaks in at weekend length. This model is available with a steel bracelet or calfskin strap, but I honestly would almost always go with the steel bracelet here. I think it just matches the attitude and style of the watch much better.

Overall, it’s a very attractive and thoughtfully made chronograph in a world of countless options. I think it says a lot about the personality and taste of the person who chooses to wear this piece. Not only is it an outlier (as are all these round watches) in terms of what the brand is known for, it’s a not-cheap chronograph in a world full of iconic and varied chronographs like Omega Speedmasters, Zenith El Primeros, and Breitling Navitimers. Granted, the Bell & Ross is priced less than most of these – we live in a world of plenty when it comes to the second-hand market with these pieces. I think the self-confidence (a phrase I’m intentionally using again in this article) of this watch is something that comes off in spades and would likely describe the wearer, as well.

The Bell & Ross vintage collection got a welcome set of new additions this year, and they all run the gamut in price range for sub-$5,000 watches. The 38.5mm BR V1-92 Black Steel three hand and date watch on a leather strap is priced at $1,900. The bigger 41mm wide three hand and date BR V2-92 Black Steel is priced at $2,900 on a calfskin strap and $3,200 on a steel bracelet. Finally, the BR V2-94 chronograph is priced at $4,300 on a leather strap and $4,600 on a steel bracelet. bellross.com

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Replica Wholesale Center Bell & Ross BR RS17 Formula 1 Racing-Inspired Watches Hands-On

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

Last month at an event in London, Renault announced the R.S. 17, a beast of a Formula 1 machine set to make its debut at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix later this month. Bell & Ross shortly after announced the new Bell & Ross BR RS17 watches, incorporating several design and material elements found in the recently announced Renault Formula 1 racer. It would be easy for a lot of brands to try and take an aviation watch and totally screw everything up by deciding they want an F1 racing-inspired line (of an iconic design, nonetheless). However, Bell & Ross decided to basically go all out with the design and material choices, and the result actually works and won me over.

Bell & Ross introduced three new watches to the line: the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 is based on the BR-03 and the simplest of the watches; the Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS17 is based off the BR-X1 done in “Carbon Forgé”; and then, there’s the BR-X1 RS17 tourbillon. Let’s take a look at the first two, non-tourbillon watches today – and get ready for a strong hit of yellow, green, and red.

At 42mm wide, the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 is done in a ceramic case that appears stealthy and should prove to be quite wearable for most in comparison to some of the larger BR 01 models. Like the Renault R.S. 17 with its molded carbon fiber honeycomb composite chassis, it features a dial made entirely out of carbon fiber – a material choice Bell & Ross claims was also inspired by the racer’s steering wheel.

The chronograph layout is colorful but standard and highly legible with a small seconds sub-dial placed at 3 o’clock and a 30-minute counter 9 o’clock. Both sub-dials, along with the date window highlight subtle touches of color against the carbon fiber dial that also carry into the central chronograph seconds hand. The hour and minute hands are faceted and are filled with Super-LumiNova, as are the large Arabic numerals on the dial.

The movement in the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 is the calibre BR-CAL.301. It’s a reliable, ETA-based automatic chronograph movement that Bell & Ross has utilized in previous releases like the BR-03 Desert Type chronograph announced last year. Like the dial, the pushers for the chronograph operation and the crown have also been finished in a similar color scheme that references more of the visual elements you’d find on the F1 racer. There’s no exhibition caseback, but the ceramic gives it a sleek look. You’ll see a photo of the rubber strap above but this watch is also going to come with a black synthetic fabric strap.

This Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 watch is pretty demure compared to the larger and even more colorful BR-X1. Bell & Ross decided to throw subtlety to the wind – because if you’re buying an F1-inspired 45mm Bell & Ross watch, then you’re probably not trying to have your wrist candy blend into the crowd…

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS17 is bigger, at 45mm wide, and is done in the Carbon Forgé case based off the BR-X1 that was introduced in 2015. One piece of carbon fiber, the irregular pattern on the case of forged carbon watches lends a rugged aesthetic to the dynamic and loud colors on the dials of these watches. Again, it’s a pretty… intense-looking watch in that the build and structure of the imposing BR-X1 combined with the vivid colors will make sure that the person wearing it gets a lot of attention.

The fundamental modern components that Bell Ross Watches Perth Replica has worked into the watch comprise the selection of rising minute increments for the Arabic hour mark, the pilot-watch-inspired hand setup now typical in the “Vintage” collection, along with the date window, which may have worked better positioned at 3 o’clock, or even left off the dial completely, instead of hidden involving other numerals. One of the most fascinating contemporary features is at the size of the crown– while many vintage watches did have smaller tiles compared to those seen on watches today, the ratio of the event to crown on the BR V1-92 Military actually seems smaller and subtler compared to these vintage pieces. This design choice could have been to accentuate further the watch’s historical inspirations, but it’s certainly unusual for a timepiece evoking older models to miniaturize, instead of enlarge, any elements.As previously mentioned, this watch isn’t based on any specific version, but instead puts its focus on bringing together many interesting historical details to generate a modern yet vintage-appearing piece. Whether or not this sort of re-interpretation is desired or not is a question of personal taste, but on aesthetic worth alone the BR V1-92 Military is, to me, an intriguing watch. The item also represents, together with a number of other bits in the third generation of the brand’s “Vintage” collection, a growing interest by mainstream watchmakers to appeal to the expanding marketplace of retro-hungry customers. It seems the trend is no longer limited to long-established players such as Omega and Longines, or start-up independents like Nezumi, but is expanding to all corners of the market seeking to ride this tide of horological nostalgia while it lasts.

The protruding corners of the Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS17 are done in ceramic and give the watch even more wrist presence as a result of the design architecture here. The skeletonized dial looks as cool as it did when the Bell & Ross BR-X1 was released but it’s really hard to actually focus your eyes on the background when you’ve got a ring of colors diverting your attention.

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 is done by installing a Dubois Depraz chronograph/date module onto an ETA base which is referred to here as the BR-CAL.313 movement. The module brings the X-shaped skeletonized bridges, gears, date disc, and screws which are all designed to be shown off through the skeletonized dial. Just as interesting here is the strap which is paired with carbon fiber to round out the cohesive aesthetics.

Even though car and racing-inspired watches have been done to death, these watches are loud, bold, and attention-grabbing while still looking as sleek, stealthy, and masculine as the iconic Bell & Ross BR watches – the kind of watch that just might pull me into the sport a little more. The Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 will be limited to 500 pieces and is priced at $6,200 while the BR-X1 RS17 will be limited to 250 pieces and be priced at $24,200. bellross.com

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Replica Watches Online Safe Bell & Ross V2-94 & V2-92 Garde-Côtes Watches Hands-On

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

There are over a half a million kilometers of coastline in the world with over 2 billion people living within earshot of said coastline – and somebody’s got to keep ‘em all safe. The Bell & Ross V2-94 & V2-92 Garde-Côtes watches celebrate the men and women of the globe’s many branches of the Coast Guard who do just that, with a pair of sporty and capable watches that look and feel as though they’re readily up to the task.

All images by Ariel Adams

Now, if the V2-92 and V2-94 Garde-Côtes editions look eerily similar to the recent vintage-inspired V1-92 & V2-94 Bellytanker capsule watches that’s OK – Bell & Ross meant to do that. The ‘Vintage’ (delineated by the ‘V’ here) collection has a consistent design intent and aesthetic, which has proven to be quite popular for the French brand, so naturally we were bound to see a few more color treatments to the original three monochromatic options introduced earlier this year.

Each measuring a more traditional 41mm, both the V2-92 and the V2-94 come in much smaller than Bell & Ross’ square-shaped 46mm BR 01, whose instrument panel inspiration has become a signature of the brand. And thanks to the one-two punch of a slim profile and a trendy, vintage-inspired aesthetic, the conservative silhouette works especially well on a wide variety of wrists too – something that should really appeal to anyone looking for an inoffensive, yet sporty alternative to the comparable, yet equally excellent Diver 65 from Oris.

At the asking price for Bell & Ross though, you do start to see subtle embellishments typical with watches of this price point: stuff like beveled hands, a sloping date window cutout, and snailed and recessed sub-dials on the chronograph. You also get a very generously domed sapphire crystal, and an exhibition caseback which bears a somewhat non-specific Coast Guard motif that also slightly obscures a clear look at the finishing on the movement within. For the V2-92 3-hand option, you’re looking at an automatic BR-Cal. 302, which is essentially a modified Sellita SW300-1, and on the V2-94 chronograph, the movement is Bell & Ross’ Cal. 301 – a modified ETA-2894-2.

Both Garde-Côtes variants are available on either a traditional brushed 3-link bracelet, or a smooth, tonal grey rubber strap that matches the grey dials. Neither are the most exciting option – especially considering how this sporty aesthetic could really come to life on the wrist once complemented with a little more color, like an orange NATO or black waterproof leather with contrast stitching. Furthermore, the flat, textureless grey straps seem to call undue attention to the 22mm lugs – a slightly unflattering width for a case whose vintage-inspired lines would probably be best served with 20mm lugs.

However, the Garde-Côtes options really look the part on what Bell & Ross calls its “woven rubber strap,” which has a subtle textured embossing designed to emulate the woven ‘tropic’ straps found on many sports watches in the seventies. The end result feels a little more classic and capable, and is a better overall fit for the watch. If rubber’s not quite your speed though, the vintage collection also shines on leather straps, as we saw in the recent equally excellent Bellytanker capsule.

Unlike the Bellytanker variants though, is how the Garde-Côtes take on a much more assertive, and sporty modern character, simply by taking a dip in a fresh coat of paint to shed the faux-vintage aesthetic. Most notably different, is the new bright orange chapter ring and matching second hand accents which nicely contrast the matte grey dials – livery inspired by the aircraft deployed by the French National Coast Guard. The dials themselves revert to the painted, luminous numerals of the original Vintage collection, rather than the applied metal indices found on the Bellytanker watches.

The chronograph gets one additional detail exclusive to the Garde-Côtes, not found on the other Vintage-series watches: a pulsometer in the aluminum bezel insert for measuring a patient’s heart rate, instead of the more commonly found tachymeter scale. Now, how practical this would be in a crisis situation is probably open for debate. But it’s a neat thematic touch, because let’s be honest – we weren’t all cut out to be rescue swimmers (in fact, most of us weren’t – the program is proud of its notoriously high attrition rate, which rivals that of the Navy SEALs).

The Bell & Ross Garde-Côtes collection prices start at $2,900 for the 3-handed BR V2-92 on the rubber strap, and jumps to $4,300 for the bi-compax chronograph variant. bellross.com

There are several Bell & Ross collections that use essentially the same standard case design but also in different dimensions (and each having different versions). The Bell & Ross case is instantly recognizable as such, but the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver is also only a serious-looking dive watch. It further handles to play the portion of a bold-wearing luxury sport watch with an aggressive presence — and at the same time, it appears meaningful and down-to-earth, so the wearer does not seem like he’s desperate for attention. Finally, despite that boldness and presence, its dimensions and dimensions somehow keep it amazingly wearable. At this time, these are my beliefs while wearing it.

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Perfect Clone Online Shopping Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 & V2-94 Bellytanker Watches Hands-On

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

Bell & Ross has frequently looked to the world of aviation and motorsports for the design inspiration of their watches – for example, a lot of the dial layouts and design elements of Bell & Ross watches are based on flight instrument panels. The newly released Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 & V2-94 Bellytanker watches are inspired by a racecar from the ’40s. The Bell & Ross Vintage Bellytanker series goes for a more calming and classic style and color scheme than some more aggressive Bell & Ross designs.

The name Bellytanker and the associated racecar actually have roots in the world of aviation. A Bellytanker is the name given to the external fuel tank of a fighter jet from the WW2 era. The idea behind these was to allow the flights to have an extended range, but once empty, could be dropped mid-flight and help save weight and improve remaining fuel economy. As a part of an aircraft, the Bellytankers were, by necessity, quite aerodynamic and this made their design applicable for racecars, specifically, for the kind of car designed to go very fast in a straight line in a place like the Bonneville salt flats. As a further tribute to these cars and that era, Bell & Ross also designed a concept car – a modern interpretation of the Bellytanker.

Getting back to the watches, the Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 Bellytanker is a time-only watch with a date function, while the Bell & Ross Vintage V2-94 Bellytanker is a chronograph. Both watches have a gilt metallic copper dial – a rather unusual but very appealing color and finish. It reminds me of the color of faux-patina lume that we see on a lot of vintage re-issues but much richer and deeper. Both watches have a steel case with a simple, familiar case design. The case has a brushed finish which gives it a utilitarian appearance, like a field watch or something you would wear to the racetrack – very appropriate for the context. The watches are rated to 100m of water resistance, and the V2-94 chronograph is even equipped with screw down pushers, a screw-down crown, and crown guards to maximize durability.

The differences between the cases of the two watches are case size, caseback, and the tachymeter bezel on the chronograph. The Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 Bellytanker time-only has a steel screw-down caseback and is in a classical 38.5mm case size, which I think makes it suitable for multiple wrist sizes and all genders. The Bell & Ross Vintage V2-94 Bellytanker, on the other hand, has a display caseback and is in a 41mm case size due to a larger movement, busier dial, and the tachymeter bezel. Again, this is a nice size for sporty, vintage-looking chronograph.

The dial of the Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 Bellytanker is simple and quite legible, with applied metal hour markers including Arabic markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9. The hands are polished steel and filled with Super-LumiNova for legibility in low light. A favorite feature of mine present in both watches is the counter-weight of the seconds hand, which is a simple triangle and seems to be designed to look like a delta-wing plane. Both the watches have a date window at 4:30 which, to be honest, I’m not a fan of and think could’ve been excluded. However, this is a personal preference and as far as date windows go, this is well done and the date wheel is in the same gilt copper color as the dial – no cutting corners with a black date wheel here. A finishing touch is a black minute chapter ring which adds some pop and contrast to the dial of the Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 Bellytanker.

The Bell & Ross Vintage V2-94 Bellytanker chronograph shares a lot of the same features like the hands, the minute chapter ring, and date window. The main additions here are the two recessed, black sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock. The former shows running seconds and the latter is a 30-minute chronograph counter. Like the chapter ring, the sub-dials add some very nice visual contrast and also help legibility. The sub-dials replace the 3 and 9 hour markers, but the 12 and 6 Arabic markers remain and help fill in and balance out the dial visually.

The Vintage V1-92 Bellytanker is powered by the Bell & Ross caliber BR-CAL.302, which is essentially a Sellita SW300-1 (or ETA 2892-2). With a 42-hour power reserve and beating at 4Hz, this is competent, reliable modern movement found in more watches than I can list out here. The steel caseback has an engraving of the Bellytanker concept car along with the usual complement of text and information.

The Bell & Ross Vintage V2-94 Bellytanker chronograph is powered by the caliber BR-CAL.301, which is an ETA 2894-2. I discussed this movement in the Tissot Heritage 1948 Hands-On article here, but it is a modular movement based on the ETA 2892-2. Bell & Ross has slightly modified it to remove the third sub-dial but mechanically it offers the same 42-hour power reserve and remains just as reliable. The sapphire crystal of the display caseback is printed with a silhouette of the Bellytanker concept car. Unfortunately, Bell & Ross has not shared caseback images of the watches, but you probably get the idea.

The Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 & V2-94 Bellytanker watches will be produced in a limited run of 500 watches each. They’re sized and designed conservatively enough to be daily wearers too. The Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 Bellytanker ships on an aged brown leather strap for $2,300 and the Bell & Ross Vintage V2-94 Bellytanker is available for $4,400 on a brown calfskin strap or for $4,700 with a stainless steel bracelet. My personal preference would be the V2-94 on the bracelet. bellross.com

There are some Bell & Ross collections that use essentially the same standard case design but in different dimensions (and each with various versions). The BR X watches are Bell & Ross’ “Experimental” collection which also utilize some variation of the square case but with generally more elaborate constructions, avant-garde layouts, and haute complications (hands-on illustration here with the Bell & Ross BR X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor). The Bell & Ross case is instantly identifiable as such, however the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver is also just a serious-looking dive watch. It further manages to play the part of a bold-wearing luxury sport watch with a competitive existence — and at precisely the exact same time, it looks purposeful and down-to-earth, so the wearer does not look like he’s desperate for attention. Finally, despite that boldness and existence, its dimensions and dimensions somehow keep it surprisingly wearable. At this time, these are my impressions while wearing it.

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Replica Trusted Dealers Watch What-If: Luxury Swiss Star Wars Watches

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

Star Wars fever is back this year, as later in 2015, the popular science fiction movie franchise sees its seventh film with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We recently learned that Nixon from California will be producing some exclusive Star Wars watches, and it is no secret that many modern, avant-garde luxury watches were inspired by story universes such as Star Wars and Star Trek. To that end, we wanted to see what it might be like to have Star Wars watches produced by some of the more popular and “mainstream” luxury Swiss watch makers – which is the subject of this installment of “Watch What-If.”

Once again, the art and concepts are by Niklas Bergenstjerna – who worked with us to create these five fantasy Star Wars watches by Swiss watch brands you know. The idea is that the characters who inspired these watches might very likely actually wear them (if either were to exist). I hope that these fit into the almost religious “Star Wars canon.” Here are words directly from Mr. Bergenstjerna:

Omega Jedi-Master Watch: Yoda

Above, you’ll find a minimalistic classic watch for Jedi Master Yoda, that is ceramic and made to last for a very long time. No fuss, just the time in the Jedi-Master watches. Less is more. Though, an additional digital ”wood-cord-watch” is useful when leaving Dagobah for other places in the universe. The crest of the Jedi Council and Yoda’s personal crest are on the dial, and there is a classic Yoda quote on the bezel.

Bell & Ross Death & Star Pocket Watch – Darth Vader

Classic timepiece for an elderly villain, so Darth Vader gets a pocket watch. The watch has a Force detector, just in case your own abilities should fail. Design is inspired by the Death Star.

Hublot Big Bang Bounty Hunter – Boba Fett

A bold digital daily beater for the bounty hunter in need of keeping deadlines. Boba Fett would approve. The symbols in the center and the upper left corner are from Boba Fett’s armor: a Mandalorian crest and skull.

Blancpain Naboo Watch – Queen Amidala

Queen Amidala’s make-up was the inspiration for the overall white design with details in red. The Naboo royal crest is in the center of the dial, along with details in lace.

This is most effective for somebody who has more than one watch for different occasions, but who regularly has moods that call for a more macho accoutrement (or you may actually use it to go diving, I guess). Following a couple of days of wearing it, it felt great strapping on a classic 37mm preferred for a change. The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver can fit well into even a small a collection for a watch that’s bolder and more distinguishing than most other dip watches.The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver impressed me overall using its “equilibrium” of distinct design themes, ergonomics, particulars, as well as fit and finish. Before comparing the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver to additional dive watches with the same motion that might cost less cash, consider those items as well as the reality that this crazy case can also be relatively complex. Personally, it just about tops my lists, both of Bell & Ross watches as well as divers in this price range.

Zenith Star Pilot Parsec – Han Solo

A transparent Zenith “modern” pilot watch with a Han Solo quote. Parsec meter subsidiary dial is for racing, and no need for a crown, since it’s adjusted by touch on the right side of the case. Large asteroid crater dial and Rebel Alliance strap.

Niklas Bergenstjerna is a freelance graphic designer and watch lover based in the south of Sweden. niklex.com

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Replica Watches Essentials My First Grail Watch: Carlos Rosillo

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Post date March 9, 2018

Bell & Ross has frequently looked to the world of aviation and motorsports for its design inspiration of their watches — for example, a lot of the dial designs and design elements of Bell & Ross Watches Montreal Replica watches are predicated on flight instrument panels. The newly released Bell & Ross Vintage V1-92 & V2-94 Bellytanker watches are inspired by a racecar from the ’40s. The Bell & Ross Vintage Bellytanker series goes for a more calming and classic style and color scheme than some more competitive Bell & Ross designs.The name Bellytanker and the affiliated racecar actually have origins in the realm of aviation. The idea behind these was to allow the flights to have an extended range, but once empty, could be dropped mid-flight and help save weight and enhance remaining fuel market. As a part of an aircraft, the Bellytankers were, by necessity, quite aerodynamic and this made their layout applicable for racecars, specifically, for the type of car designed to go really quickly in a straight line in a location like the Bonneville salt flats. As a further tribute to these automobiles and that era, Bell & Ross also designed a concept car — a contemporary interpretation of the Bellytanker.

Welcome back to an original aBlogtoWatch feature, “My First Grail Watch.” In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we are talking with one of the co-founders of Bell & Ross, Carlos Rosillo. Read on to learn about the family watch that inspired (and inspires) him.

aBlogtoWatch (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry?

Carlos Rosillo: My name is Carlos Rosillo and I am the co-founder and CEO of Bell & Ross.

ABTW: Many people define a grail watch differently – how do you see them?

Carlos Rosillo: For me, the grail watch is the one that above all wakes up emotions. Besides the value of the materials and the craftsmanship, this kind of timepiece has to hold inside a high emotional weight. It’s the case for an inherited watch or an exceptional timepiece.

ABTW: Given that definition, what was your first grail watch, and what did you like about it?

Carlos Rosillo: The first one was a very old pocket watch that my grandfather owned and that I was always admiring for its elegance and its simplicity. That piece woke up my passion for watches, and I was thrilled when I inherited it. Even today, it is one of my timepieces that I am very affectionate towards. It prompted me to eventually produce the Bell & Ross PW1 Minute Repeater pocket watch in Argentium, which is a durable form of sterling silver.

ABTW: It’s great to have that sort of heritage in a family. What drives you these days?

Carlos Rosillo: I am passionate and a collector of military watches. When I founded the company with my partner Bruno (Belamich), our goal was to create perfectly reliable military timepieces with the help of today’s modern technology.

So, then, I was lucky to be able to have my milestone timepieces, such as when we received the first Halliburton briefcase with the very first 12 Bell & Ross prototypes.

ABTW: I can only imagine how exciting that occasion must have been! What other creations have been highlights for you?

Carlos Rosillo: Owning Bell & Ross allows me to create my dream watches. We enjoy of the high degree of craftsmanship of our watchmakers, and thanks to this, I could offer myself timepieces that I’ve always dreamed about. For example, now, I am wearing the WW1 Pink Gold Regulator, with its pink gold case, its retro and elegant dial that for me is a timeless piece.

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Replica Watches Buy Online Bell & Ross BR-03 Desert Type Collection Watches

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

When it comes to iconic designs, I would posit that the Bell & Ross BR03 series is certainly up there. I mean, if you see a square-cased aviator, who do you think produced it? Bell & Ross, that’s who. So, when it came time to release some new stuff for Baselworld 2016, the brand came up with a new iteration (three of them, actually) – the Bell & Ross BR-03 Desert Type, which the brand claims is based on the sand colored outfits of Air Force pilots on desert missions.

Now, for those well-versed in the brand, you may be ready to put the brakes on this train, as there already has been a Bell & Ross Desert Type. And you would be correct, there was one, in the form of a 250 piece limited edition. This latest version is a better-looking version, in my opinion. We still keep the desert camouflage color scheme, which sees the black ceramic case paired to a khaki dial and leather strap. The inclusion of the sandwich dial used here looks great, and adds a layer of depth to the watch.

The growing tendency of vintage-inspired watches has been noticed throughout the industry, and among those brands to respond is Bell & Ross. The company — which was founded in 1992 and consequently has no authentic classic watches of its own — has yet always positioned its bits as militarily and historically inspired. The brand’s hallmark square instances, seen on most of its watches, are themselves an homage to the dashboard instruments on military airplanes, and past year Bell & Ross released a wood-and-bronzed BR 01 inspired by antique marine clocks. This season the new took its inspirations to a different level with the launch of the BR V1-92 Military, part of its revived “Vintage” collection, now in its third generation (picture below, courtesy of our friends at Monochrome Watches). The watch itself cites no particular era or reference number because of its inspiration, but it takes on style details from a variety of different time periods to create its distinguished appearance. Featuring characteristics from an array of styles from the 1930s through the 1950s, and of course also with numerous modern flairs, the watch seems to get remixed many fan-favorite features seen in vintage military watches and placed them in a straightforward, 38.5-mm satin-polished steel case.

With the sandwich dial, the Bell & Ross Desert Type is giving a nice bit of dimensionality to an otherwise flat dial, as well as giving the opportunity (which I really hope they took major advantage of) for some serious lume application on the lower level. Also changed on the dial is the removal of four screws that (I presume) held the dial in place. This gives things a much cleaner look, and we are simply left with the four (functional) screws on the case itself. By keeping the text to a minimum, Bell & Ross really managed to clean the dial up on the Bell & Ross Desert Type, and I think that goes a long way towards their design direction of legibility and just plain usability.

For this latest iteration of the Bell & Ross Desert Type, there are actually three different models being introduced. The smallest version is the BRS Desert Type, which comes in at 39mm and has a quartz movement, BR-CAL.102. The other two models measure in at 42mm, with the three-hander BR 03-92 powered by a BR-CAL.302 automatic, and the chronograph BR 03-94 opting for BR-CAL.301. Other than the size and movement differences, these watches are all identical with ceramic cases, leather straps, sapphire crystals, and a 100m water resistance rating.

I will be the first to admit, the wider Bell & Ross catalog can be a bit difficult to tell apart, as there are minor variations across a basic design. That said, it does also speak to the strength (and popularity) of the design that it can be iterated in this fashion, with minor changes (such as a sandwich dial) mixed in to freshen things up.

Then again, I’ve long been a fan of this particularly iconic design, and have a thing for sandwich dials as well, so it was really a winning formula for me. I’m sure if you, dear readers, disagree with me, you won’t be shy to speak out in the comments below, and I welcome that. For now, I think the dial on the Bell & Ross Desert Type is my favorite to-date from the brand. No, the color palette may not be the most visually exciting, but it fits the theme and should make for a fairly flexible (if casual) watch. Bell & Ross haven’t released pricing information yet, but we will let you know as soon as they do. bellross.com

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Replica At Best Price Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé Watch Hands-On

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

While the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé may have a cool, high-tech material spelled in the weirdest way possible in its name, luckily, that does not stop it from being one of the most visually striking Bell & Ross watches that I have seen in a long time. It’s not even just that, as I feel it qualifies as one of the coolest looking square watches as well.

I remember seeing entire streets in Basel during Baselworld 2015 being decorated with advertisements for the new Bell & Ross BR-X1 line – and while I sort of liked what I saw there on the images, I did want to wait and see these hands-on before forming a final opinion. Last week at the Couture Show in Las Vegas, we met with the brand and saw the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé in the… carbon.

Forged carbon has been around for a few years now in the watchmaking world, and it is known for offering a different aesthetic but comparable lightness and ruggedness as that other kind of carbon fibre, the kind with the checkered pattern resulting from the layered fabrics used in its construction. Forged carbon is manufactured in a different way, as its irregular, unique surface (that you can see just above) is the result of how the countless short, string-like pieces of carbon fibre are “forged” into one solid piece, as they are exposed to extreme pressure and heat inside a mold. Unlike most other materials used for watch cases, forged carbon always means a completely unique and irregular surface – something that tends to work really well on more technical looking pieces, just like the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé.

Bell & Ross mentions two other materials on the back of the watch. While the text reminds me a bit of a shopping list, you will find ceramic and titanium on there – and although rubber has been unjustly excluded, it also found its way into the carbon-titanium-ceramic case’s construction. The forged carbon body is sealed by a black PVD case back in titanium, while its unique silhouette is made complete by ceramic and rubber additions on the side.

All four corners, as well as the lugs and the rocking pushers are crafted from ceramic, which is an excellent choice if you want to ensure that the sides of the watch – often exposed to bumps – remain scratch-free for – well, forever, basically. However, these parts are often subjected to bumps as one is reaching for something, and the sides, corners, and lugs are frequently bumped into things – and because ceramic tends to shatter upon a harder impact, one will want to be a bit more careful.

What I find to be the most striking visual element of the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé – beyond the cool and random texture of the forged carbon case and bezel – are the protruding pieces on the four corners of the square shaped case. The 45mm-wide case not only appears to have a larger footprint because of them, but the otherwise quite basic square shape also looks a lot more complex, high-tech and modern. Bell & Ross went the extra mile and made the chronograph function’s ceramic and rubber start-stop and reset buttons in a way that they rock, fixed to the corners of the case. The action and feedback remain solid, and the case, symmetrical – a genuinely clever design solution.

Fitted to the case is a wide and thick rubber strap that, contradicting its shape and the first impression it makes, is remarkably soft and flexible – it’s about time all brands started supplying their watches with rubber straps that feel and wear good even on smaller wrists. The black PVD steel buckle is a great match in terms of color and overall aesthetics, but likely not the best choice in terms of durability – buckles tend to take a lot of abuse, as they get in contact with basically any and all surfaces you lay your hand on, and PVD is known to not handle scratches as well as DLC.

The see-through dial, and especially the skeletonized top plate of the movement underneath it, lend the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé a highly technical appearance, one that matches the forged carbon case perfectly. Because the indices and hands are both wide and long enough – what a relief – legibility remains good, with the only problematic part being the running seconds at three that, with its thin hand and indices, does blend into the busy dial.

The movement inside is called the BR-CAL.313 – a sight those really eagle-eyed (or just helpless watchnuts) will surely recognize from something we covered a bit over a year ago. This unusual top plate is part of a Dubois Depraz chronograph (and date) module, that has been installed on an ETA base: with its visible gears and date disc, screws, and X-shaped skeletonized bridges, it really does make for a great, and of course busy-looking dial. It also goes to show the remarkable torque of base ETA movements: carrying those massive hands plus a chronograph minute counter that (although made from featherweight aluminum) is of considerable weight is no small feat!

Bell & Ross has regularly looked to the world of aviation and motorsports for its design inspiration of the watches — for instance, a great deal of the dial designs and design elements of Bell Ross Watch Winder Replica watches are predicated on flight instrument panels. The Bell & Ross Vintage Bellytanker series goes for a more calming and traditional style and colour scheme than some more competitive Bell & Ross designs.The name Bellytanker and the affiliated racecar really have roots in the world of aviation. The theory behind these was to allow the flights to have an extended range, but after empty, might be dropped mid-flight and help save weight and enhance remaining fuel market. As a part of an aircraft, the Bellytankers were, by necessity, quite aerodynamic and this also made their design applicable for racecars, especially, for the type of car designed to go very fast in a straight line in a location such as the Bonneville salt flats. As a additional tribute to these automobiles and that era, Bell & Ross also designed a concept car — a contemporary interpretation of the Bellytanker.

Despite all the high-tech case materials and sophisticated movement inside, I found the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé to really stand out because of the design’s fantastic proportions, the selection and combination of materials, and the overall impression it makes when seen live. Such complex and modern designs are certainly not for everyone – that is a given – but for those who like contemporary, rugged, and masculine watches, the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé has a lot to offer. The attention to detail, mixture of forged carbon, titanium, ceramic, and rubber, and the fact that even upon closer inspection, no corners appear to have been cut anywhere, all come at a price, and in this “carbone forgé” instance that is $23,000. Steep, but not unusual for flagship products, something the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbone Forgé undoubtedly is. bellross.com

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Low Price Replica Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Watches Hands-On

Post author By ukwatches
Post date March 9, 2018

For 2015, Bell & Ross has updated the BR 01 collection with the BR-X1 (hands-on here) which takes the classic square-shaped cockpit instrument-inspired Bell & Ross watch design and renders it in its most modern look ever. aBlogtoWatch staff members were surprisingly satisfied with the Bell & Ross BR-X1 despite the watches being on the pricier side of what we’ve come to expect from the brand. So, in the spirit of very high-end Bell & Ross watches, here is the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon – which comes in four limited editions all costing well over $100,000.

Bell & Ross is no stranger to the tourbillon, having created a few such models over the years, starting with some interesting movements developed for them by movement specialists in Switzerland. You’ll see the base movement in the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon sitting in other watches produced in the luxury watch industry – and to be honest, among them, the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon is not wildly priced (comparatively speaking, that is). Bell & Ross hasn’t quite had the thunder it did a few years ago, but we still believe they make some very compelling products. So why a new tourbillon, and why now?

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When meeting with Bell & Ross, you get the idea that things are changing. People might be moving internally, and overall, there is the sense that top-level management has decided to shake things up… so maybe some people are nervous (I don’t really know). What I can, however, predict is that the customer is going to win. Either there will be better marketing and a more concentrated product collection, or a total business revamping of the brand with new people and new ideas. So maybe these Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillons are the last hurrah of the “old” way at Bell & Ross. Maybe these are the pinnacle of what the BR 01 collection has come to. They even come – for what I believe is the first time… with diamonds. Yes, folks, that is right. The cockpit instrument panels of the future will ALL be lined with diamonds. So many bright things to look forward to.

A very good sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating can occasionally appear to even “sharpen” the dial components, to my eyes. The Bell Ross Watches Hong Kong Replica BR 03-92 Diver has a 2.85mm-thick flat crystal with great AR coating offering a crystal clear view of the dial that’s designed to be legible to begin with. The applied hour mark, sloped chapter ring, and date window at 4:30 using a black date wheel to match the dial colour all help lend a sense of depth and interest that I constantly appreciate.Clearly, I am bullish on the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver. It had been one of the funnest recent watches I’ve had the opportunity to wear for an elongated period of time, and I can’t really say I can discover any real complaints relating to it. There are a couple of things I can think of, but that Bell & Ross could do to further sweeten the offer. To begin with, ceramic bezel inserts are more scratch-resistant, and are getting to be practically standard these days, which makes aluminum inserts begin to feel less premium. Second, it is likely to have 300m water immunity on a watch with a screen caseback, which would increase the value, interest, and consumer experience for your Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver. The solid caseback, though, is probably also helpful for protecting the movement from magnetic fields. Last, including something in the motion department, like COSC certification, for instance, would farther kick it all up a notch. All of these things would likely also be grounds to improve the purchase price, of course.The Swiss automatic movement indoors is the perfectly suitable, reliable, and typical Sellita SW300-1 (“BR-CAL.302”). Power reserve of 42 hours, operating at 4Hz… you know the specs. The screw-down crown has been coated with rubber and easy to grip with a strong and smooth-as-butter twisting feel. I like the rubber on the crown, but I wonder how rubber elements like this on watches can hold up with time. The strap can be rubber, is comfortable and soft, and includes a suitably giant steel buckle.

It really does feel like a farewell party for the BR 01 on its 10th anniversary. I suppose, there are so many out there that Bell & Ross could take a break from making them for a while, wait for demand to catch up, and then bring them back by “popular demand.” Thanks, Corum Bubble! It is true what people say. Everyone does love a good comeback, and if anyone knows that better than the watch industry, I would like to meet them. Brands today are looking at what happens in the vintage market to, perhaps, end product collections, only to plan on bringing them back in the future. The vintage appeal of tomorrow might be much more calculated that the appeal of many vintage watches today.

Again, take all of this with a grain of salt. I have no idea what Bell & Ross is planning on doing. I’m just having a conversation with myself over what they might do to combat what some have said is a bit of brand stagnation. I mean, these are smart people running a major business; if things aren’t going right, they move the direction of the ship a bit.

Going back to the Bell & Ross BR-X1 case, it is the same 45mm-wide size of the BR 01 but with a wildly different design which looks like a watch version of a Transformer. This is like Hublot DNA got into Bell & Ross and had fun. And that isn’t a bad thing. This is a great look for Bell & Ross, and helps show that it can be done with a square watch case design. That really isn’t easy.

Of course, the case is a bit thicker, but that isn’t too big of a deal, given how tall some people like their watches to be. You have to understand that a decade ago when Bell & Ross first released the BR 01, people freaked out about the size. No, I never did, but some people were offended by the idea. What Bell & Ross didn’t realize was that it was ushering in a market for the much higher-end nice luxury sport watch industry that goes up to Richard Mille.

The coolest “functional” elements of the case design are the switch-style chronograph pushers. They work very well, but you can get them with the BR-X1 non-tourbillon models. For the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillons, Bell & Ross is only making the cases in either titanium or 18k rose gold.

On the wrist, I think they look really cool. They aren’t for everyone, but they have a great presence and are going to be very good for those who want a modern military style with a bit more grace than some of the competition that goes a bit overboard on the small details. Straps are rubber with a layer of alligator in them. It sounds weird, but wears really well.

The brand calls the movement in the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon the caliber BR-CAL.283, or just the “283.” It has a rather plain back but a great dial with a lot of decoration. Manually wound, it has 4 days of power reserve operating at 3Hz (21,600 bph). Functions include the time with subsidiary seconds dial via the tourbillon, 30-minute monopusher chronograph that only uses the subdials (sorta cool), and a power reserve indicator. Overall, it is a decent movement that is nice to look at through the skeletonized dial. It also has a welcome small degree of originality in the layout of the dials and hands.

If you are interested in those diamond versions I mentioned earlier, then you have them available both in the titanium and 18k rose gold versions of the watch. Each adds 46 large baguette-cut stones around the bezel. Yes, it looks weird, but it also looks like something a cool Bond villain might wear.

I even like that the case is water resistant to 100 meters. So many of these so called “sport” watches have crap water resistance even though they look like space ships. Is it so much to ask for durability in high-end sport watches? I mean $100,00 and you can’t wash your hands with it? What’s the point? They don’t have, say, decorative pickup trucks. All the luxury ones have at least some off-road cred. Why can’t the luxury industry do that with expensive sport watches?

Bell & Ross will only produce 80 total pieces of the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon. That is 20 pieces in each of the four versions (titanium or rose gold, and with or without diamonds). Prices for these soon-to-be-very-rare models are: Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Titanium: $163,000; Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Titanium Diamond: $213,000; Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Rose Gold: $188,000; Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Rose Gold Diamond: $238,000. bellross.com

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