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Title: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: takashi78 on December 12, 2010, 08:15:24 PM
Any?
How do you like their BR03 series?

I know Alvin has one right?

Anyone care to comment on the fit and finish plus wearability with shirt to office :P

Yesterday went for Journey Through Time event with members here and saw a br03 military ceramic and cant stop thinking bout it.
Only other one i like is the heritage model but i tried that on once for a brief minute but think its kinda big.

Whats the list price for one of these anyways?

(http://williamyan.com/storage/BellRoss%20-%20Instrument%20BR03-92%20Military%20Ceramic%20-%201.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1272335565383)
(http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/bell-ross-br03-92-military-ceramic-620x201.jpg)
(http://www.mattbaily.ca/site-media/uploads/filebrowser/bell-ross-military-ceramic-pr-fall2010-blg.jpg)
(http://ikora.tv/usr/oomiyawakayama/RIMG1074.JPG)
(http://ikora.tv/usr/oomiyawakayama/RIMG1064.JPG)
(http://ikora.tv/usr/oomiyawakayama/RIMG1065.JPG)
(http://williamyan.com/storage/BellRoss%20-%20Instrument%20BR03-92%20Military%20Ceramic%20-%204.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1272335727468)
(http://williamyan.com/storage/BellRoss%20-%20Instrument%20BR03-92%20Military%20Ceramic%20-%20Pilot%20-%202.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1272337323833)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/simoncudd/Baselworld%202010/P1080139.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/simoncudd/Baselworld%202010/P1080140.jpg)
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: ck77 on December 12, 2010, 08:54:37 PM
Peter, I like this as well, RM12k retail I think (previous non-ceramic version).
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: takashi78 on December 12, 2010, 09:06:33 PM
This is one of those watches where you need to see in person.
The green is very dark and stale looking.
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: kenixck on December 13, 2010, 06:06:40 AM
nice watch in unique color (bonus $ come liao)

btw... Sultan Selangor oso got B&R. ;)
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: jacky8888 on December 13, 2010, 07:51:17 AM
Awie also got....
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: sshark on December 13, 2010, 09:18:21 AM
I, nobody, also got. Just kidding.
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: besview on December 13, 2010, 11:06:10 AM
I got..this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/besview/Bell%20%20Ross/DSC02151.jpg)


and this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/besview/Bell%20%20Ross/DSCF5381.jpg)

and this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/besview/Bell%20%20Ross/DSC02095.jpg)




no BR-3s tho
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: TheHobbit on December 13, 2010, 12:58:56 PM
Hope to be an owner one day..... :'(
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: takashi78 on December 13, 2010, 02:11:24 PM
Besview,

so what are comments on their offerings you have so far?
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: besview on December 13, 2010, 03:12:51 PM
taka,

My BR-02 runs like a dream like +3s/day which is within COSC specs,very well made and printing on the dial is crisp and clean under the magnifier.PVD coating has not failed so far and pretty hard wearing.

Very comfortable altho a bit heavy and hunky
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: JPSP on December 13, 2010, 05:17:41 PM
i'd a BR03-92 but sold it away as part of my consolidation exercise...the size of 42mm by 42mm is the right size...unless u prefer to own a statement then go for 46mm version.

make wise is quite decent and accuracy is pretty good. 

i must say i was captivated by the military version but it's not readily available then...so i ended up with the 92. go for it...it's unique. i bought it like a year ago (or slightly over) and i paid S$3200 for it...i think the price has since went up by 20%...

cheers

james

   
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: Alvin-8880 on December 13, 2010, 05:33:57 PM
Peter,

I find my 03-92 comfy if compared to 46mm for sure. As for the finishing, I remember the case is produced by Cartier. Can't be bad, right?

The square case definitely looks outstanding, now with this military green... wow! I like it too but at around RM10k... :-\ I would better buy the camo Citizen.  ;D
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: G.MAC on December 13, 2010, 07:23:09 PM
am an owner of a br-03 92. personally i do not like the feel of the watch on my wrist. to me, it is not too comfortable to wear. however, i must applaud the sturdiness of the built and the watch is very very solid. the legibility of the dial is also really great. my rubber strap on my BR has nonetheless disintegrate and the velcro on the canvas strap is not too secure so my watch is currently in cold storage until i can find a suitable nato strap for it.
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: takashi78 on December 14, 2010, 05:24:54 AM
Wow didnt know the cases made by Cartier.

GMAC88,
There is a lot of ppl making custom leather strap for it and i've seen some really good ones, why not try it?
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: G.MAC on December 14, 2010, 09:43:12 AM
Hi bro takashi,
unfortunately i am a heavy sweater thats why i prefer a waterproof or washable strap hence i prefer a rubber or nato strap. Even my Pams are all on the OEM rubber straps.
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: ex660 on December 19, 2010, 03:07:24 PM
it seems like there's shortage for 03-92.. ?
there are only limited colors right now .. and i realli love to add this into my collection..  ;D
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: G.MAC on December 19, 2010, 07:05:19 PM
which br-03 92 are you referring to bro ex660? the ceramic ones are available at C***ina at Starhill. The PVD versions of the br-03 are discontinued i believe.
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: xnizarx on December 20, 2010, 01:16:50 PM
last week i had 3 choices of what watch im going to buy..
br03 military ceramic or..
DOXA 750GMT sharhunter (online purchase)..or..
2nd hand Omega seamaster 300 Professional..

but i bought Tudor Hydro1200 instead of those 3..
for me BR is such a nice watch..but in term of price i think it is over priced..nothing special about its movement or its fucntions...for  br03 military ceramic  hv been offered rm12000...in fact it is the only 2 models from BR that i like..the other one is BR 01-93  GMT...
bottom line...BR is over-priced :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: terrenceterrence on December 20, 2010, 01:26:43 PM
yeah the tudor hydro is once cool watch. saw a few guys wears it with the rubber strap. highly unmistakable and handsome watch  :thumbsup:

the price is very good to boot for such a finely built watch. really kick myself silly wondering how come most watch companies can't produce watches of the same quality and price bracket as a tudor eventhough they use the same ETA movements.

great choice my friend  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: xnizarx on December 20, 2010, 01:28:37 PM
yeah...seriously nice watch..but the new rubber strap if we order from rolex quite mahal...rm900...damn! :Scolding:
Title: Re: Any Bell & Ross owners here?
Post by: ex660 on December 20, 2010, 04:53:15 PM
which br-03 92 are you referring to bro ex660? the ceramic ones are available at C***ina at Starhill. The PVD versions of the br-03 are discontinued i believe.

erm.. theres only the steel and black color left...
sum shops dun even have any..

yea.. i had to agree is over priced.. jus normal eta 2892 and nothing much ..
but .. i like it as its much more distinctive looking .. looks good wif a beefy arm   :Laughing_on_floor: