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Any fans of the BR 02 models out there? I've been looking at them more closely over the last couple of weeks.

Seems like a great, tough tool watch - chunky case, 1000m WR, thick rubber strap, good AR and reasonable lume. The styling is growing on me.

What do you guys think?

This is the one I'm looking at.

No experience with that model but I LOVE my Phantom!!!

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The BR-02 is the only B&R that I like.

I personally really like the diver's models with the circular hour markers, but my real favourite is the BR-02 Chronograph. This one in fact - http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Bell-and-R ... ef=Froogle - BUT there's no way on earth I'm going to pay almost 4K GBP (full AD retail) for a standard ETA powered unit. Shame because it's a great looking piece, especially in the flesh.

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Driver8

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I flirted with B&R a year or so back, and I do like the look, but as Driver8 says, they are in that category of seemingly lots of manufacturers that are 'cool look, way too expensive for a standard movement'.

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments. That's pretty much what I think too. I know it's not a popularity contest, but it's reassuring to hear that other people like the look before pulling the trigger.

The cost is not a problem because I have a really good opportunity, suspect it is close to dealer price. Thanks Australian dollar (at a 25-year high as of yesterday).