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| Author: | FEAR [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
this is a new release, from basel this year, and it just came in, we have gotten most of the new ones, the new airborne and red radar, but i really ilk this model. the silver face and silver/grey croc on deployant is a nice touch, display back. i like it.   
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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
It's quite nice. Good for B&R. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
Doesn't stand out for me, but it's quite nice. I think that I still prefer the vintage pieces from their 'non extreme' offerings. |
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| Author: | Drtymrtini [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
Meh. I don't think B&R are worth their asking price. I'd rather drop the same amount of $$$ on a "real" vintage piece. B&R pieces always seem like a fad to me. I don't think they have any models that really stand out as being timeless. |
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
I prefer their more vintage looking watches but I think this is a really nice looking piece. All that being said I'd rather have an IWC 7 day if I was looking for a classy watch. |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
i like it for the price it is, is in the 4k's, not much left in the watch game thats any good for that |
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| Author: | Drtymrtini [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
FEAR wrote: i like it for the price it is, is in the 4k's, not much left in the watch game thats any good for that I'm really surprised that you would have that kind of an opinion and am not challenging you when I ask you to elaborate. I think there are many terrific chronos in the $4k range - in design and function - especially if you look at a more vintage piece. I think $4k for a new piece trying to look vintage is a snoozefest in this price range. |
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| Author: | Budlum24 [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
It is certainly a nice watch at a reasonable price, much like the Vintage line. The one thing that kills it for me is the spacing between the holes in the lugs for the springbars and the radius of the case. Why so much space? It would be an excellent looking watch if you couldn't see your own wrist between the strap and case. Maybe that is just one of my peeves? |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
Budlum24 wrote: It is certainly a nice watch at a reasonable price, much like the Vintage line. The one thing that kills it for me is the spacing between the holes in the lugs for the springbars and the radius of the case. Why so much space? It would be an excellent looking watch if you couldn't see your own wrist between the strap and case. Maybe that is just one of my peeves? thats just how i held it, look at the first pic, its tight |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
Drtymrtini wrote: FEAR wrote: i like it for the price it is, is in the 4k's, not much left in the watch game thats any good for that I'm really surprised that you would have that kind of an opinion and am not challenging you when I ask you to elaborate. I think there are many terrific chronos in the $4k range - in design and function - especially if you look at a more vintage piece. I think $4k for a new piece trying to look vintage is a snoozefest in this price range. ok, lets make it simple, whats a new swiss chronograph you like better for 4k, lets start there. |
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
FEAR wrote: i like it for the price it is, is in the 4k's, not much left in the watch game thats any good for that Good point. $4k used to he right in Breitling's wheelhouse, now it's an open market. I gotta say though, for $4k I'd go with a Speedy and have some cash left over or even an SMP, but I'm not sure what Omega did with the prices of the SMP lately. |
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| Author: | ricardo [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
We also have the new Officer models in and this is my favourite one also. It is very classy indeed. No offense to Mr Fear but photos will never do this watch justice. To answer your last question: There are very few chronos at this quality level for this money. The only one two that spring to mind are the Seiko Ananta in-house chrono and the Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500 chrono, but they are big chunky beasts. |
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| Author: | ricardo [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
BTW Mr Fear, have you also seen the new WW1 watches from B&R? These are also superb for the money. I'll be posting a review very soon. |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW BELL AND ROSS OFFICER MODEL |
yeah, i like them too |
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