After 10 days wearing both these watches on alternate day basis, followings are my opinion
Overall Design - V2-92 = 8.5/10 V2-94=9.5/10
Aesthetically, both are timeless with 3 hands towards more sporty especially on this rubber
Movement & Accuracy - 8/10
both are well within +20 after 10 days, I'm not that particular on this knowing both are installed with workhorse movements
V2-92 = BR CAL 302 ( SW300 ) - simple workhorse with some blue screws
V2-94 = BR CAL 301 ( eta 2894 top grade ) - with perlage, CTG & blued screw
Dial & hands - 9.5/10
Matt grey dial with white superluminova (C1)
markers are sharp clear, lume is decent, highly legible!
Hour telling hands filled with superluminova while Chrono hands painted orange.
The disc date is also painted Matt grey
Attention on details made different!
Besides that, I really love the new arrow big Chrono second for V2-94 or V2-92 centre sweep
Bezel - 7.5/10
At this price point, with today technology, we expect more durable bezel insert instead of anodised aluminium, e.g. Sapphire/ceramic. I do love the pulsometer scale on the V2-94, it's useful for rescuer... also for us!
V2-92 bezel is unidirectional with 60 clicks, it's meant for diver, it's too plain to my liking and no minute markers, however the grip is good, turning is nice and crisp!
Case - 8.5/10
Love this thin case with much shorter and rounder lugs.
BR V2-92
BRV 123 officer
Both V2 are 41mm in diameter!
It's Very comfortable on wrist and its look bigger
Many ppl belief the huge watch trend is ending, 38- 42mm men size is evergreen
The gap between strap and case is reduce by far,
The new screw lock pusher and crown guard definitely lifted the BR V2-94
Both fitted with screw in crown and WR rated 100m, hence suitable for ur active lifestyle
Strap / bracelet - 9.5/10
One of the biggest surprise is the improvement on both the rubber strap and bracelet
The new bracelet is definitely looks 70s and timeless.
In comparison with grand seiko bracelet from the side, the shorter link with 3 pin bar adjustable holes, no half link needed, this is definitely something I prefer!
Rolex oyster bracelet
BR V2 bracelet
BR V2 vs Rolex buckle,
I reserve my comments here because I was told that the production watch buckle is more impressive and better finishing, stay tuned!
The new rubber strap and buckle are equally impressive
The buckle is one of the fine example for all!
No sharp edges, well curved, good for thick strap
One of the most comfortable rubber strap I ever wear, it's so easy to buckle n wear on n take off!
Hopefully the production black tropic strap is as good
Summary
I can see BR is putting in a lot of effort in this vintage series, after years of overshadow by its square watches!
I personally like the V2-94, simply love the design and built quality! I knew I will have one one day !
I will update the post when ever I receive information on its final production design, retail pricing and availability in Malaysia
Tq for reading
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