A Beautiful Everyday Watch, AÉRONAVALE V2-94 Bell & Ross Vintage

[chrisyen]

I recently reviewed the Bell & Ross 3rd generation of vintage the Garde-Côtes edition, u can read it here

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=18659.0

Heart is pushing myself to acquire the V2-94 Garde-Cotês chronograph, before I get one impulsively, I'm giving myself a second thought on all the V2-94!


Thanks to BR, I hv this opportunity to try on the more elegant  Aéronavale edition, inspired by the French naval Air Force officer ! It's instantly upgraded to this 3rd generation of vintage this year.

First impression!
Watch is about design... the first moment you have it on your hand!

It's beautiful ! I mean it, its a absolutely beautiful!

I'm sure many peoples will like the matching navy blue calfskin leather strap, but my heart is set on the bracelet, having tried on the Garde-cotês proto bracelet.


The new production Bracelet & Buckle!
Always love vintage looking bracelet, but not the quality of it, now u can have both with this!


Side by side with PP nautilus bracelet


Edges are chamfered n polished, no sharp edges through out


The production buckle is very well made finished, much finer than the prototype I reviewed earlier


The added BR logo and center polished, aesthetically it brings up the entire bracelet, some might think it's a scratch magnet.


The fixed Bezel
From Bell & Ross, the design theme is always strong and throughout, it's a navy blue & gold 60min scale bezel that match the dial and markers


Attention to Details
Need no mention brand name, I hv seen watch with different color limited edition dial but the date disc remain unchanged with the normal version. I'm glad BR paying attention to all the details in their design.


Every Day Watch
Fitted with the proven ETA DD module 2894 chronograph with date, with screw lock chronograph pusher and screwed in crown, rated 100m water resistant & all these fitted in the 41mm comfort size stainless steel case, it's a watch for u to wear from Monday to Sunday, day & night !
Live work play


Office work


At the site


Surveying


Travelling


On the roof


At the street


Active sport




Casual walk


Shade


Even a shower, no problem !








dining

Summary
It's a Beautiful everyday round case watch from Bell & Ross


You don't need the naval officer suit to wear it

It's all good on your blue jeans! Trust me!
My polo tee as well






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[Alvin-8880]

After reading this post, it sounded like a "sure buy" for Chris. Definitely not an impulsive purchase 

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[chrisyen]

Some comparison with other watches





Beside the new and old GMT master ii
This 41mm BR looks huge



Look bigger than the AP RO 41mm


As big as my damasko dc67

It's amazing the design of this 41mm BR vintage 3rd generation make it bigger visually


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[chrisyen]

After reading this post, it sounded like a "sure buy" for Chris. Definitely not an impulsive purchase 

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I'm still torn between these 2


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[Alvin-8880]

What's the list price of both?

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[Jaymie360]

I recently reviewed the Bell & Ross 3rd generation of vintage the Garde-Côtes edition, u can read it here

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=18659.0

Heart is pushing myself to acquire the V2-94 Garde-Cotês chronograph, before I get one impulsively, I'm giving myself a second thought on all the V2-94!


Thanks to BR, I hv this opportunity to try on the more elegant  Aéronavale edition, inspired by the French naval Air Force officer ! It's instantly upgraded to this 3rd generation of vintage this year.

First impression!
Watch is about design... the first moment you have it on your hand!

It's beautiful ! I mean it, its a absolutely beautiful!

I'm sure many peoples will like the matching navy blue calfskin leather strap, but my heart is set on the bracelet, having tried on the Garde-cotês proto bracelet.


The new production Bracelet & Buckle!
Always love vintage looking bracelet, but not the quality of it, now u can have both with this!


Side by side with PP nautilus bracelet


Edges are chamfered n polished, no sharp edges through out


The production buckle is very well made finished, much finer than the prototype I reviewed earlier


The added BR logo and center polished, aesthetically it brings up the entire bracelet, some might think it's a scratch magnet.


The fixed Bezel
From Bell & Ross, the design theme is always strong and throughout, it's a navy blue & gold 60min scale bezel that match the dial and markers


Attention to Details
Need no mention brand name, I hv seen watch with different color limited edition dial but the date disc remain unchanged with the normal version. I'm glad BR paying attention to all the details in their design.


Every Day Watch
Fitted with the proven ETA DD module 2894 chronograph with date, with screw lock chronograph pusher and screwed in crown, rated 100m water resistant & all these fitted in the 41mm comfort size stainless steel case, it's a watch for u to wear from Monday to Sunday, day & night !
Live work play


Office work


At the site


Surveying


Travelling


On the roof


At the street


Active sport




Casual walk


Shade


Even a shower, no problem !








dining

Summary
It's a Beautiful everyday round case watch from Bell & Ross


You don't need the naval officer suit to wear it

It's all good on your blue jeans! Trust me!
My polo tee as well






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[chrisyen]

What's the list price of both?

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Rm20.4k & 20.7k on bracelet
Discounted price Shd be slightly lower than the Tudor Chrono fitted with same movement!




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[Cocas]

Wow. The 3rd generation blue dial is super nice!

[Alvin-8880]

Unfortunately, the fixed bezel is of little or no use here. A rotatable bezel with simple 1 to 12 marking will immediately make it a GMT

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[mongourou]

What's the list price of both?

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Rm20.4k & 20.7k on bracelet
Discounted price Shd be slightly lower than the Tudor Chrono fitted with same movement!




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They absolutely do not share the same movement.

The B&R uses the BR-CAL.301 which is a base ETA 2894-2 (chronograph module). The Tudor Chrono uses the MT5813 made by Breitling (modified B01). As part of the technology exchange, Tudor MT5613 will be provided and modified by Breitling and called the B20.


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[Speedy_Fan]

BR made good designs but only if it has its in house movement instead of ETA movement, would be a fine watch for collection. IMHO


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[ck77]

What's the list price of both?

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Rm20.4k & 20.7k on bracelet
Discounted price Shd be slightly lower than the Tudor Chrono fitted with same movement!




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They absolutely do not share the same movement.

The B&R uses the BR-CAL.301 which is a base ETA 2894-2 (chronograph module). The Tudor Chrono uses the MT5813 made by Breitling (modified B01). As part of the technology exchange, Tudor MT5613 will be provided and modified by Breitling and called the B20.


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I believed Chris is talking about Tudor Heritage Chrono with uses the same movement.


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[mongourou]

What's the list price of both?

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Rm20.4k & 20.7k on bracelet
Discounted price Shd be slightly lower than the Tudor Chrono fitted with same movement!




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They absolutely do not share the same movement.

The B&R uses the BR-CAL.301 which is a base ETA 2894-2 (chronograph module). The Tudor Chrono uses the MT5813 made by Breitling (modified B01). As part of the technology exchange, Tudor MT5613 will be provided and modified by Breitling and called the B20.


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I believed Chris is talking about Tudor Heritage Chrono with uses the same movement.


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In this case it is closer but still different ;-)

The Heritage Chrono uses an ETA 2892 + DD 2054 chronograph module.


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[mongourou]

On a side note, I am surprised to fancy the look of this particular B&R model as it is a brand that in general I do not get.


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[chrisyen]

What's the list price of both?

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Rm20.4k & 20.7k on bracelet
Discounted price Shd be slightly lower than the Tudor Chrono fitted with same movement!




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They absolutely do not share the same movement.

The B&R uses the BR-CAL.301 which is a base ETA 2894-2 (chronograph module). The Tudor Chrono uses the MT5813 made by Breitling (modified B01). As part of the technology exchange, Tudor MT5613 will be provided and modified by Breitling and called the B20.


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Bro, Tudor this year only announce and only hv one model use breitling b01 as base movement.

Others heritage Chrono, black/grey/blue all using 2894 as base movement

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[mongourou]

Sorry but I don't get the meaning of this. I thought you were first talking about the Black Bay Chrono but you were maybe referring to the Heritage Chrono. Either way both use a different movement from the B&R presented in this thread.


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[chrisyen]

BR made good designs but only if it has its in house movement instead of ETA movement, would be a fine watch for collection. IMHO


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Many in house movement failed
Even the B01 of breitling
Pam hv so many in house
So as JLC

I prefer something easier for maintenance and less issue for an everyday watch


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[mongourou]

And I confirm that the Heritage Chrono whatever color you might want do not use a 2894. They use 2892 with Dubois Depraz chrono module.


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[chrisyen]

Another companies failed on in house Chrono movement are

IWC
Maurice lacroix


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[WengCChooi]

After reading this post, it sounded like a "sure buy" for Chris. Definitely not an impulsive purchase 

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I'm still torn between these 2


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Now the gold and blue combination stands out. I vote for the blue.

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[chrisyen]

After reading this post, it sounded like a "sure buy" for Chris. Definitely not an impulsive purchase 

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I'm still torn between these 2


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Now the gold and blue combination stands out. I vote for the blue.

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Indeed.

Actually I love both. I'm more towards those seventies color type... however this aéronavale really stands out


My another concern is I hv many blue color watches.
Yatchmaster ii steel, batman, etc


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[mongourou]

After reading this post, it sounded like a "sure buy" for Chris. Definitely not an impulsive purchase 

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I'm still torn between these 2


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Now the gold and blue combination stands out. I vote for the blue.

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Indeed.

Actually I love both. I'm more towards those seventies color type... however this aéronavale really stands out


My another concern is I hv many blue color watches.
Yatchmaster ii steel, batman, etc


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The new Oris ChronOris from this year is replicating the design of your Omega Memomatic. Some will call that homage, some will be less polite.


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[asimo]

The new 2017 oris chronoris reissue , with the 70s colour scheme


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[chrisyen]

Don't think oris copy memomatic

Seventies color









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[dpkong]

What's the list price of both?

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Rm20.4k & 20.7k on bracelet
Discounted price Shd be slightly lower than the Tudor Chrono fitted with same movement!

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It does look beautiful and interesting as well but sadly, the price range is somewhat a tad too high.