Wrapping Up the Bell & Ross Vintage Officer's Chronograph

Well, anyone with a calendar (or a date function on their watch) will know that I've gone beyond the 7 days previously agreed to. Luckily the nice folks at Bell & Ross are the forgiving and understanding sort ; )

Spoiler alert - this has been a fantastic watch!

Don't Get Attached - part deux

Where have you been all my life?  It's very funny, that you can scan the world of Ebay and various watch forums but never find something "just like" what you are looking for.

Courtesy of Bell & Ross

I suppose this is a bit about obsession.  And guilty again of seducing me - Bell & Ross!

Wrapping Up the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph

Well once again, I've gone into extra time.  The nice people at Bell & Ross have not sent out large men with large sticks to collect it.  But all good things must come to an end, and before the Officer's Chronograph makes its way back to its home base.

Safe and Secure - 15 Days with the Officer's Chronograph

A watch is truly the sum of many smaller things coming together.

The Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph is a beautiful, highly functional chronograph.  But the true strength of this watch can be found in its many details.

 The clasp is well designed and executed.  A butterfly clasp that is smoothly finished and comfortable on the wrist.  Far too many deployment clasps are bulky, sharp-edged and really make the watch very uncomfortable to wear.  But the clasp of the Bell & Ross has been a true pleasure.

 The leather strap is very, very comfortable and ideally matched to the watch and clasp.

 The finish work is very, very good with smoothly finished stitching.  First class!

Far too often a watch fails on the strap and/or clasp.  But in this instance Bell & Ross have done the business!

And now that we are approaching the end of our time together, I will update you that the timekeeping has remained bang on.

One more day to go - stay tuned!

15 Days with the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph - Enjoy Your Surroundings!

I sometimes think that as watch fans we have lost the plot.

When asked about a watch, our first thoughts go to "what's the movement?"  If it wasn't conceived by one man, each part assembled from "unobtainium" adjusted by NASA technicians, and polished by the tears of Arcadian nymphs... apparently it's crap ; )

Well the movement of the Officer's Chronograph is quite good!  But today I want to talk about the "body" that holds the heart.  The case of the Officer's Chronograph is indeed special.

The case is extremely well balanced.  The finish is beyond first rate.  The lines are true, the curves still gentle and forgiving on the wrist.

A case, the crown and the pushers... we take these things for granted.  But think about it pals and gals - this is the ONE part of the watch that you are in the most direct contact with.

The case is (apart from my smudge marks) beautifully executed.  The lugs slope nicely around the wrist.  The crown is tactile and very, very nice to use.  And the push-pieces work smoothly and precisely.

I am now well into the second week, and sadly already regretfully counting the days until it needs fly back to it's home base.  Stay tuned!

15 Days with the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph - On the face of things

So I have now had two, very satisfying days with the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph.