Im looking at a Bell & Ross BR-03 and again wondering people's views on it?
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...r/IMG_9599.jpgn
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Thanks.
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Im looking at a Bell & Ross BR-03 and again wondering people's views on it?
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...r/IMG_9599.jpgn
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...r/IMG_9598.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...r/IMG_9600.jpg
Thanks.
I likes it a lot
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I would avoid, they are not very fashionable these days.
That bit on the back must be a joke, a little screw head with a text saying "do not unscrew". I wonder what the screw does, causes the watch to self destruct in case it is about to fall into enemy hands?
1) Anadigi: I like.
2) Colour scheme: Pleasing.
3) Shape: I like less but not intolerably so.
4) Screw on the back labelled "Do not unscrew": A silly gimmick. Other watches don't need this.
I've owned one.
Was too big.
Went back to aerospace for the same thing but in a more manageable case size
I traded an IWC for this one.I have made mistakes with this hobby but this was the worst.
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It takes a real man to own up to his mistakes, well done, sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by itsgotournameonit
Hmmm, so no love for B&R here. Cheers for the feedback.
I came close to buying a BR01 but upon trying it on I was totally underwhelmed. Once you get over the shock of having a big square watch on your wrist, you're left with a big square watch on your wrist.
The BR03 is smaller and a bit more manageable but I don't think it's a natural shape for a wrist. It's benefit is that it has a flat and shallow case.
If you're after an ana-digi, my view is that the Breitling Aerospace is a better alternative.
I love the look of the square B&R and every two or three years I seem to try one on and remind myself that I do not like them on he wrist.
I rather like them, particularly the newer matte black ceramic version. Not a great buy financially, but good at the right used money.
I am planning to try one for size in an AD soon
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I might be in the minority but I think they just look cheap and tacky, never have done anything for me at all.
I had a BR03 surprisingly comfortable. Used they're a good buy as you can sell it with minimal loss.
I liked them, scartch the itch and try it.
I like the colour and the bezel but think the dial would be better balanced with smaller numbers, a three and Bell & Ross relocated in a central position. The hands are great.
The one case screw out of alignment would drive me round the twist, though.
Well, if you are considering one, you must like the look! If so buy it! Personally, I think they are hideous, but so what!
I really like them, but have never owned one.
In used price terms, they go head to head with the Aerospace in the £1k area, but most tend to opt for the Breitling.
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When I hear B&R I think of these. I saw them all in an AD mid-week and they're all stunning.
I had a BR03 - 92 a few years back but it went to fund something else.
I liked it, decent quality and a bit different and am considering another!
Although a Breitling chronospace is doing the ana-digi job.
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Well I own the steel Aviation and I think it's great. I do fancy a ceramic I must admit.
I've had a few and generally like b&r but the 88 was the worst, it just looked cheap, the minute hand movement is horrific, it must be due to the size of hand that you notice more, it lasted 2 days before I got rid
I would have another military though...
Well you've got a sort of Carerra looking case with a sort of type 20 dial, with a sort of thin Bezel SM300 look. What's not to like.Quote:
Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli
I've never enjoyed the design of these and they are big on the wrist (and ungainly imho). But, if you like it, go for it!
The blue ceramic version would be my pick, but it would need to be at a knockdown price.
Thanks for all the comments. I quite like them, obviously, but it depends on budget. It's on the bay so we'll see how it goes.
They are definitely a 'love or hate' watch. It's good to hear people's opinions but at the end of the day you're the one going to be wearing it. I've been guilty in the past not buying watches because of other people's views. Not any more, if you like buy and enjoy it :-D
Don't touch with a barge pole.
I bought that watch in June this year but was unhappy about a deep scratch on the bezel at 5 and returned it on instruction from eBay as seller was ignoring all communication. the watch went missing in the post, eventually eBay returned my money. Just compared the photos and it is that watch. I've just reported it to eBay
Would be interested to see how it panned out but as I was compensated they won't tell me
A coincidence that the old seller was based in solihull, it got lost at solihull delivery Centre and the 'new' seller is based in solihull
I have a BR03. I like the look. Eta movement, reliable. Case is well made, and it's comfortable on the wrist. It gets quite a few positive comments from the non wis normal folk. Might not have the brand cachet from people on the forum, but I think they nice watches, I still wear mine and enjoy it.
Very interesting. I'd be interested to know how that pans out with eBay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chewitt13
Once it went lost, I had to fill out the Royal Mail docs and wait 21 days, to be honest I wasn't hopeful of it getting sorted, then out of the blue eBay returned my cash. Pretty certain they didn't charge the seller as there was no proof of delivery, so technically eBay own the watch......
Looking at the seller its the same person. Selling lots of boxes etc - I wonder if eBay will try to get their money back