BR V2-93 GMT, your thoughts/reviews?

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abdullahnr

Discussion Starter · Oct 1, 2020

Hello everyone, this is my first post here in the Bell and Ross section.
So I found this GMT model and fell in love with the sizing and styling, especially the bracelet, but I do have some concerns.
I'd like to ask whether the watch itself is worth the retail/preowned pricing considering it has a Sellita movement which I already have in other lower priced watches and your general reviews and thoughts on the case and colours.
I think among all the hype in other brands, this piece seems to have originality and classic styling, just worried about the worth of it few years down the line.
Thank you,
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abdullahnr

Discussion Starter · #21 · Oct 3, 2020

atlbbqguy said:
On the rubber strap, what was your overall perspective? Did it feel like a dress watch or did it have a sporty feel to it? Or perhaps somewhere in between?

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I would definitely put it in between, since most dress watches dont go with your everyday casual outfit, and vice versa for most divers. I feel like since the bezel is thin, it can get away with a dressier outfit, yet the two tone bezel captures all the sportiness there is, goes nicely with the touch of flieger style. Its a perfect blend between the both with a touch of aviation, I love it.

atlbbqguy

· #22 · Oct 3, 2020

abdullahnr said:
I would definitely put it in between, since most dress watches dont go with your everyday casual outfit, and vice versa for most divers. I feel like since the bezel is thin, it can get away with a dressier outfit, yet the two tone bezel captures all the sportiness there is, goes nicely with the touch of flieger style. Its a perfect blend between the both with a touch of aviation, I love it.

Thanks very much. Now I just need to find one myself to look at in the flesh. It sounds like finding the blue one to try on might be difficult.

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shaneisbadong

· #23 · Oct 5, 2020

Personally, if you are looking to buy a brand new watch and have its value retained, then it is unlikely that is possible cause we cannot predict the future. In the near future, probably all the hype pieces have its value at abnormal price points such as certain rolex, pp and ap.

Taking value out of the picture, I think the the BRV2-93 looks great. Nice weight and slim profile. The dome sapphire is a nice touch as well. While many may not like the shininess of the bracelet, I like it. Bracelet is well made IMHO. I'd go with the blue GMT thou, something about blue that really triggers endorphins in my brain.

atlbbqguy

· #24 · Nov 1, 2020

Pulled the trigger on this one. Never saw it in person before buying. A bit risky yes, but I love it!

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abdullahnr

Discussion Starter · #25 · Nov 1, 2020

atlbbqguy said:
Pulled the trigger on this one. Never saw it in person before buying. A bit risky yes, but I love it!

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Absolutely beautiful! Could not find this one in the flesh to look at, the blue is stunning. Congratulations its a beauty, the grey goes so well with the rest of the watch, very crisp dial. Did you get it directly from BR?

atlbbqguy

· #26 · Nov 1, 2020

abdullahnr said:
Absolutely beautiful! Could not find this one in the flesh to look at, the blue is stunning. Congratulations its a beauty, the grey goes so well with the rest of the watch, very crisp dial. Did you get it directly from BR?

Bought through Chrono24. It was a good buying experience.

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WIS>$$_I_have

· #27 · Nov 1, 2020

Congrats! I also picked up the blue from AD this weekend. It's a great piece! Very comfortable on the factory Erica's strap. Blue is amazing and legibility is very good.

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atlbbqguy

· #28 · Nov 2, 2020

WIS>$$_I_have said:
Congrats! I also picked up the blue from AD this weekend. It's a great piece! Very comfortable on the factory Erica's strap. Blue is amazing and legibility is very good.

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Congrats. It is an awesome watch. I just can't get used to putting on and taking off the Erikas strap. Must be operator error.

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WIS>$$_I_have

· #29 · Nov 3, 2020

LOL I know what you mean. I struggled for a bit myself. I wear min with the hardware facing out like a NATO strap. In the past I would try to fasten the strap by working from above like I was looking at the watch to read the time but this made it difficult to fasten the strap with the buckle on the outside of my wrist. I now raise may arm with palm facing and am able to get fastened quickly, usually first time! I'd be interested to hear other techniques/tips but this one works for me. I will try to get a few photos to better illustrate.

LJ67

· #30 · Nov 4, 2020

I really like mine. Due to comfortability and ease of legibility it's become my daily wear. The bracelet was a big selling point for me, I like the 'presidential' style bracelet, it's flat on the underside and thin, wears really nice. I would have liked to have seen a ratcheting or somehow adjustable clasp in this price point, if ChrisWard can do it, so can B&R. My only other complaint is that it runs annoyingly fast, near the top end of what I'm guessing is the acceptable range, but it'll get out minutes ahead over the course of the week. So, not sure if they would cover a regulation or not.
All that said, I'm a big fan. Let me know if I can answer any specific questions for anyone.

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WIS>$$_I_have

· #31 · Nov 5, 2020

LJ67 said:
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I really like mine. Due to comfortability and ease of legibility it's become my daily wear. The bracelet was a big selling point for me, I like the 'presidential' style bracelet, it's flat on the underside and thin, wears really nice. I would have liked to have seen a ratcheting or somehow adjustable clasp in this price point, if ChrisWard can do it, so can B&R. My only other complaint is that it runs annoyingly fast, near the top end of what I'm guessing is the acceptable range, but it'll get out minutes ahead over the course of the week. So, not sure if they would cover a regulation or not.
All that said, I'm a big fan. Let me know if I can answer any specific questions for anyone.

Very nice for a daily wear. I have several watches I wear in a rotation, but I did think I may also want to wear the bracelet. My watch actually came with the bracelet and I asked the AD to order the factory Erica's strap in order to have some flexibility. The black dial is a perfect daily!

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ProgZilla

· #32 · Jan 19, 2021

Really digging on these. Don't have a GMT currently and this one will most likely be my first. Just love the overall look / style of the piece.

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atlbbqguy

· #33 · Jan 19, 2021

ProgZilla said:
Really digging on these. Don't have a GMT currently and this one will most likely be my first. Just love the overall look / style of the piece.

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I have the blue version. I didn't get the bracelet ( not yet anyway). Either with my FKM rubber strap or now leather, it is my daily wearer. Absolutely love it!!

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ProgZilla

· #34 · Jan 19, 2021

atlbbqguy said:
I have the blue version. I didn't get the bracelet ( not yet anyway). Either with my FKM rubber strap or now leather, it is my daily wearer. Absolutely love it!!

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Yeah I'm still deciding between the blue and black dial.. Both are nice but that blue does look sharp!

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atlbbqguy

· #35 · Jan 20, 2021

ProgZilla said:
Yeah I'm still deciding between the blue and black dial.. Both are nice but that blue does look sharp!

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Brey17

· #36 · Jan 20, 2021

I have the black dial variant. Instant classic. This is the first 4:30 date window that looked well done to my eye. I am usually a symmetry fan, but the large GMT hand sort of negates that anyway. It looks great on all kinds of straps. I am going to have the center links on the bracelet brushed, but to be honest, the bracelet feels a little chintzy. I suppose that works for this watch because of the vintage inspiration, but I am a sucker for Omega and Oris bracelets, so I wish it was more inline with the quality of those two.

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kritameth

· #37 · Jan 20, 2021

Brey17 said:
I have the black dial variant. Instant classic. This is the first 4:30 date window that looked well done to my eye. I am usually a symmetry fan, but the large GMT hand sort of negates that anyway. It looks great on all kinds of straps. I am going to have the center links on the bracelet brushed, but to be honest, the bracelet feels a little chintzy. I suppose that works for this watch because of the vintage inspiration, but I am a sucker for Omega and Oris bracelets, so I wish it was more inline with the quality of those two.

The execution of the 4:30 date window on these was the first thing that stood out to me, relatively discreet and elegant. I think this line of B&R is underrated.

Brey17

· #38 · Jan 20, 2021

kritameth said:
I think this line of B&R is underrated.

I definitely agree with this statement. I know this brand gets a lot of shade thrown at them. I can't say if it's deserved or not, but this is a pretty awesome watch. I posted this photo last month, but this post warrants more photos.

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kritameth

· #39 · Jan 20, 2021

Brey17 said:
I definitely agree with this statement. I know this brand gets a lot of shade thrown at them. I can't say if it's deserved or not, but this is a pretty awesome watch. I posted this photo last month, but this post warrants more photos.

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Wow! Thank you for sharing! Is that a beaver tail strap? Who's the maker?

ProgZilla

· #40 · Jan 20, 2021

Brey17 said:
I definitely agree with this statement. I know this brand gets a lot of shade thrown at them. I can't say if it's deserved or not, but this is a pretty awesome watch. I posted this photo last month, but this post warrants more photos.

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Wow! Love that strap!!

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