Member X 91 Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) I am liking them although they are far from original... :P lol 45mm, familiar dial! 'Military' version http://www.bellross.com/uk/#/collections/vintage/heritage/98 'Heritage' version http://www.bellross.com/uk/#/collections/vintage/heritage/97 Only difference I can see is strap, PVD and different colour lume on the heritage... Movement is 'mechanical automatic' which probably means it's standard B&R stuff - i.e. bog standard ETA or Sellita with a pretty rotor added... Usual B&R pricing too - i.e. overpriced for what is basically a SS case with a pretty finish, sapphire crystal and an out-the-box ETA/Sellita... £1950 for classic version, £2200 for Heritage version! As with most B&Rs, I'd personally only buy secondhand as they're just too much money new for the components. (IMHO ;)) Edited October 12, 2011 by Member X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted October 13, 2011 Another company inventing an 'l'histoire millésime', Bell & Ross's heritage goes back only as far as the early 90's, and for the benefit of any noobs who may be labouring under the misconception that they had a history based on supplying aviation cockpit flight instruments, sorry, not an urban legend, but an 'urbane' one created by the company. due to early collaboration with Sinn who were instrument makers. Not a patch on any IWC BP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crossbones 0 Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) Another company inventing an 'l'histoire millésime', Bell & Ross's heritage goes back only as far as the early 90's, and for the benefit of any noobs who may be labouring under the misconception that they had a history based on supplying aviation cockpit flight instruments, sorry, not an urban legend, but an 'urbane' one created by the company. due to early collaboration with Sinn who were instrument makers. Not a patch on any IWC BP. :P THANK YOU! I just read a post today where some kid was talking about how "he loved B&R for their history" I laughed alone. Anyways, I like these but the straps look tiny. SMIDSY did a great hands on review here: http://repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=151035 Edited October 13, 2011 by crossbones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 13, 2011 lol @ Baldrick You speak the truth, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted October 13, 2011 Another company inventing an 'l'histoire millésime', Bell & Ross's heritage goes back only as far as the early 90's, and for the benefit of any noobs who may be labouring under the misconception that they had a history based on supplying aviation cockpit flight instruments, sorry, not an urban legend, but an 'urbane' one created by the company. due to early collaboration with Sinn who were instrument makers. Not a patch on any IWC BP. +1 I like several of B&R's watches, but I'll admit I dislike all the fake 'history' they espouse... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schmooze 0 Posted October 13, 2011 Another company inventing an 'l'histoire millésime', Bell & Ross's heritage goes back only as far as the early 90's, and for the benefit of any noobs who may be labouring under the misconception that they had a history based on supplying aviation cockpit flight instruments, sorry, not an urban legend, but an 'urbane' one created by the company. due to early collaboration with Sinn who were instrument makers. Not a patch on any IWC BP. The magic of marketing: 1 part illusion & 2 parts bullshit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted October 13, 2011 The magic of marketing: 1 part illusion & 2 parts bullshit. & 7 parts gullible, wide eyed, slack jawed customers . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrera 0 Posted October 13, 2011 & 7 parts gullible, wide eyed, slack jawed customers You called? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted October 13, 2011 Those watches are remarkably ugly. I do give them credit for not just making another ubiquitous pilot, at least these have their own style within the pilot watch catagory. Didn't know that about B&R's "history." Then again, I never cared. I've got a Jewish friend who drives a Mercedes, loves Panerai, owns an IWC, and says he likes the history of the brands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 Posted October 16, 2011 I think they´re rather nice....and easy to rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
