From Bell & Ross -
There is something quite wonderful happening at Bell & Ross. They are re-discovering their (admittedly not too ancient) roots, and in doing so offering some truly fantastic watches. While I realize that there is a fair amount of enthusiasm about the Instrument collection, I have always been personally drawn to the pieces that make up the BRV models that are part of what is referred to as the Vintage collection. But having said that, the line was getting a wee bit flat. Like Henry Ford's Model T, you could have any model you wanted, so long as it was black. I kid a bit here, because there had been some options like silver, or in the case of the Aeronvale, a stunning blue.
But with the release of the GARDE-CÔTES, and now the BELLYTANKER, there is a fresh new take on a classic collection that has this Bell & Ross fan excited!
In fairness, I have not seen this model in person, so all that I have to go by are the images and the spec. sheet. Having recently reviewed a "gently used" Bell & Ross chronograph ( The 2 Year Review ) I have to say that I came to really appreciate the tachymeter scale on the bezel. The addition of screw-down push pieces greatly adds to the sporty look of the watch, but does so gently, and subtly. It does not hit you over the head screaming - "I'm a sport watch, dammit!". Rather, it lures you in, seductively.
The dial is one that is going to haunt me for some time. It is pleasingly different from what is available on the market. What Bell & Ross describes as metallic copper and black. It pops without overwhelming. I hope at some point that a review might be possible, but I have to go with what is real - a visual impression (a very positive one), and the spec. sheet, which you can get the pertinents from below:
Movement: calibre BR-CAL.301. Automatic mechanical.
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o'clock. Date.
Chronograph: 30-min timer at 9 o'clock, central chronograph seconds.
Case: 41 mm in diameter. Satin-polished steel. Steel bezel with tachymeter scale. Screw-down crown and push-buttons. Sapphire case-back.
Dial: gilt. Metal applique numerals and indices. Metal skeletonised Superluminova®-filled hour and minute hands.
Crystal: ultra-curved sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres.
Straps: satin-polished steel or brown calfskin.
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| Courtesy of Bell & Ross |
But with the release of the GARDE-CÔTES, and now the BELLYTANKER, there is a fresh new take on a classic collection that has this Bell & Ross fan excited!
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| Courtesy of Bell & Ross |
In fairness, I have not seen this model in person, so all that I have to go by are the images and the spec. sheet. Having recently reviewed a "gently used" Bell & Ross chronograph ( The 2 Year Review ) I have to say that I came to really appreciate the tachymeter scale on the bezel. The addition of screw-down push pieces greatly adds to the sporty look of the watch, but does so gently, and subtly. It does not hit you over the head screaming - "I'm a sport watch, dammit!". Rather, it lures you in, seductively.
The dial is one that is going to haunt me for some time. It is pleasingly different from what is available on the market. What Bell & Ross describes as metallic copper and black. It pops without overwhelming. I hope at some point that a review might be possible, but I have to go with what is real - a visual impression (a very positive one), and the spec. sheet, which you can get the pertinents from below:
Movement: calibre BR-CAL.301. Automatic mechanical.
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o'clock. Date.
Chronograph: 30-min timer at 9 o'clock, central chronograph seconds.
Case: 41 mm in diameter. Satin-polished steel. Steel bezel with tachymeter scale. Screw-down crown and push-buttons. Sapphire case-back.
Dial: gilt. Metal applique numerals and indices. Metal skeletonised Superluminova®-filled hour and minute hands.
Crystal: ultra-curved sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres.
Straps: satin-polished steel or brown calfskin.
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