New Brand For Me: Bell & Ross (Not Brand New!)

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New Brand For Me: Bell & Ross (Not Brand New!)

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I’ve not owned a Bell & Ross before, but I’ve admired the odd one or three. Still quite a young brand, they’ve made quite a place for themselves with some readily identifiable styling characteristics - what many would term “DNA”.

Ask a WIS about Bell & Ross and they’d probably talk about the square cased models - the ones that the CW C11 MSL and the later Makaira were inspired by. But there are many others, still with the classic B&R design cues.

I picked this one up recently - a 41mm BR 126 chronograph with the ETA 2894 movement, meaning it’s nice and slim (for a chrono). It has the not very flattering name of Vintage Beige. I’ll simply refer to it as cream :grin: as in reality, it’s anything but beige...

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Re: New Brand For Me: Bell & Ross (Not Brand New!)

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Not seen that one before Gary, as you say we all get embroiled in Bell & Ross watches being square.

Cream dial (vintage beige, phaff) is lovely and legibility, no difficulties there.

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Re: New Brand For Me: Bell & Ross (Not Brand New!)

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Really lovely Gaz. Ceegee used to have the black / vintage version. Nice size, good case design and great feeling of quality. Having owned a couple of them myself I think they are underrated.
Nice pick up :thumbup:
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Lovely addition, congrats bud
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Excellent addition to the collection Gary.

I've definitely warmed to B&R over the past year or so, probably more so on their round watches rather than the square ones, although I don't rule them out as I've owned a number of C11's myself, still own the Elite.
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That's really nice, very clear to read. I do like B&R watches (just not the square ones).
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Very nice , i like the colour of the dial . A very nice addition to your collection Gary .
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Thanks all.... going to dig out the straps and try another one, this one squeaks. :( Maybe the standard strap...
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Post by Amor Vincit Omnia »

That’s really nice, Gary. The legibility looks outstanding as with most B&R watches.
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Re: New Brand For Me: Bell & Ross (Not Brand New!)

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stefs wrote: Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:26 am ...Ceegee used to have the black / vintage version...
Yeah - know that one - I bought it - it was my first B&R -lovely watch :thumbup:
...but I found, later on, that I was not a big fan of all black PVD cases - so it was moved on - I somewhat regret that decision now (having got a CW C60 Trident PVD and love it) - hey ho!
I'd certainly recommend a foray into their wares - French brand - a great quality and legibility.
I've actually being looking around at B&Rs recently and would certainly look to buy one in the future.


Nice buy Gary
Love the cream dial :thumbup:
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