[DSS]

After falling in lust with a BR03-92 after seeing it on someone's wrist in 2010, and collecting a bunch of square watches that fit my pay grade at the time, I finally bought a B&R. I wasn't planning on it, but I was on a road trip and saw this Diver Military in the window of a great watch store in Carmel, CA, and that was it--no hesitation, this thing is beautiful. 11 years from then to now, and I never stopped being totally into these watches, so this is really a milestone watch.

 

[walt2810]

Nice pickup, Congrats, and enjoy the watch. I recalled seeing the phantom back in the day at Tourneau and that was when I wanted a B&R.

Currently have 4 in the rotation . Enjoy

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[DSS]

Nice pickup, Congrats, and enjoy the watch. I recalled seeing the phantom back in the day at Tourneau and that was when I wanted a B&R.

Currently have 4 in the rotation. Enjoy

Wow-you have four. What models are they?

 

[KRVNRCH]

Very nice! Congrats!

 

[walt2810]

Wow-you have four. What models are they?

Order of collection:

BR 01-92 Black = simple, easy to read and my daily

BR 01-97 Power Reserve Commando = as close to phantom as I can see/read dial

BR WW2 Regulateur = most different of the 4

BR 03-94 Golden Heritage = smallest of collection and dual purpose. Can be casual or dressed up nicely.

Would love to add a diver to the BR collection now but picked up an IWC Aquatimer awhile back and like the yellow/black combo so will hold for now.

Enjoy the timepiece

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[One-Seventy]

That lume...!

 

[DSS]

I know—it’s amazing, and legible all night.

 

[GovtFunded]

Very nice diver, congrats! Worth the wait, I think.

 

[Rolexoman]

I have one B&R diver, it’s the BR03-92 green bronze and the fit and finish are excellent and regulation is very good, nice collection you have and congrats on the new piece.

 

[DSS]

I have one B&R diver, it's the BR03-92 green bronze and the fit and finish are excellent and regulation is very good, nice collection you have and congrats on the new piece.

Thanks! Green bronze must look amazing.

 

[maestindy1]

Nice...congrats!

 

[Rolexoman]

Thanks! Green bronze must look amazing.

I like it, this was shortly after I got it, the case back reminded me of my time on a submarine back in the early 80's when I was part of a dive team.

 

[DSS]

I like it, this was shortly after I got it, the case back reminded me of my time on a submarine back in the early 80's when I was part of a dive team.

I was on a submarine once as well--quite an experience!

 

[Spring-Diver]

Congratulations!!! I love everything about this one

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[justinloos88]

Awesome watch, congrats!

 

[poison]

I've loved the square for over a decade now. My wife wants to buy me a nice watch for our 20th anniversary, and this Military diver appeals to me. But I'd also consider a white Omega Seamaster, Triton Subphotique, or Bremont Endurance. I currently daily wear a ZRC NA, and want another one to swap out as a daily. It seems like the Omega is the 'best' of those, easily, but it's kind of dressy, as is the Triton. I guess I like French watches, haha. Anyway, for similar money, is the Military diver a good buy, compared to the others?

 

[DSS]

I haven't owned or worn any of the others you listed, but the B&R is a beautifully designed watch, the ceramic case has a great feel, the lume is out of this world (though I haven't tracked how long it lasts). I don't really think about watches as being a good or not so good buy, since at this level they're pure luxury. I guess I think about it more like:

• Do I love the design? (looks, materials, build, etc.)
• Are the features good enough at a basic level that it will work and hold up over time? (decent movement, good crystal, etc.)
• Can I afford it/do I want to spend that amount?

The B&R checked all those boxes (although the "can I afford it" was pushing a bit).

 

[poison]

Good points. I think it looks fantastic on you, enjoy it!

 

[poison]

Still enjoying the green machine?

 

[DSS]

Absolutely. The ceramic has this feel that's really different from metal, it's a pleasure to put it on every time.