Bell & Ross BR02

That was fast.. I highly recommended speaking to one of the Bell & Ross ADs about pricing.

$4000-$4500 for a BR02 in PVD without a band in PVD? IMO that is ridiculous! Not a bad looking watch but PVD watches should come with a PVD band, period! Accessories could then be rubber or fabric or whatever turns you on.

paul:-!

that's one problem I have heard with B&R, is that you pay for the design of the watch rather than the functionality of it...$4,500 is steep and its not even shock resistant or anti-magnetic...
[Sorry, no links to B&R internet offers please]

Not denying the fact that I wouldnt like a PVD band with the watch... It would take some equisite design to flow as nicely as the rubber strap does. Obviously the watch would be more expensive with the band. The pricing is inline with the quality of the product and the extensive advertising Bell & Ross is doing. The $4000-$4500 is the suggested retail price... Bell & Ross has enough cushion in the pricing for negotians with the AD. I didnt pay anywhere near retail for the last BR01 and I dont plan on paying $4500 for this one.

Also very interested in the new JLC diver and waiting for one to come in.. the plastic strap is supposed to be great.

dbluefish said:

$4000-$4500 for a BR02 in PVD without a band in PVD? IMO that is ridiculous! Not a bad looking watch but PVD watches should come with a PVD band, period! Accessories could then be rubber or fabric or whatever turns you on.

paul:-!

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I may be looking at this model. I don't know a huge amount about the brand, but for various reasons I may be looking at a B @ R soon.

Any opinions on the following:

1. Fit and finish;
2. Overall ruggedness and performance;
3. Durability of the PVD

Thanks much y'all,

Chris

sierra 18 said:

Any opinions on the following:

1. Fit and finish;
2. Overall ruggedness and performance;
3. Durability of the PVD

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I can't speak to the BR 02 (yet), but my BR 01-92 PVD is a great timepiece. The fit and finish are first rate down to the hex head screws that secure the band and case. The AR coating is just right on the crystal (I believe it is just on the underside, as it should be). The lume is amazing.

Performance is excellent. The adjusted ETA 2892 is currently +3 seconds a day on my winder. Readability on the dial is amongst the best I have seen (much to the credit of the large white numbers on contrasting black dial and the 46mm case size).

I haven't worn my BR 01 much yet, but I did happen to bump it on a metal handrail recently and I didn't notice any ill effects on the PVD finish. Time will tell on the finish though.

I highly recommend Bell & Ross (and no, I do not work for them) :-!