chriszammett 0 Posted April 12, 2010 http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=2642 I want it on a coloured leather strap. What widths are the straps? I have a feeling they take a 24mm panerai strap, someone correct me if I'm wrong. I have no reason not to buy from Robert - great dealer - but is this a good rep at a good price? I know very little about Bell & Ross reps and what's out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted April 12, 2010 http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=2642 I want it on a coloured leather strap. What widths are the straps? I have a feeling they take a 24mm panerai strap, someone correct me if I'm wrong. I have no reason not to buy from Robert - great dealer - but is this a good rep at a good price? I know very little about Bell & Ross reps and what's out there. 24mm lug width. Looks nice. It is a huge watch. The only thing that would bug me is the sunken datewheel, but your mileage may vary. Here is a link to the gen (rose gold): http://www.bernardwatch.com/Bell-Ross/BR-0...hronograph/BR86 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted April 12, 2010 It's a 24mm strap, but to look right they really need to be designed for the watch. Some gen B&R straps are quite reasonable prices but altraps.com is a good aftermarket seller too... As for the watch itself, other than the sunken datewheel, it looks pretty good (most B&R chrono reps tend to be quartz). I must confess that I'd be inclined towards the non-chrono models, though, which tend to be a little closer to gen. As HD says, do bear in mind that this is a VERY large watch. I like big watches, but the BR01 wears WAY bigger than a 47mm Panerai due to the square shape - it's about 65mm corner to corner. I love 'em - and I really don't want to discourage you, but it's worth knowing what you're getting yourself into Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmisgod 0 Posted April 13, 2010 never thought about B&R before, looks interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,530 Posted April 13, 2010 I agree with greg, I have an Invicta homage of the B&R and it wears very large! Don't let that put you off, but it's just good to know in advance that it wears VERY LARGE G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriszammett 0 Posted April 13, 2010 thanks for you replies. I will have a think about it and maybe mock up the dimensions and sit it on my wrist! I have a 44mm Panerai, and it doesn't look big, I have reasonably chunky wrists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 13, 2010 Not a big fan of B&R, but if you want to change the strap, stick with the original B&R style of strap, anything else looks silly, coloured straps can help the looks, here are some coloured straps from a well known member of the forums. he's not supplying any more but some of the other dealers might have them or similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted April 13, 2010 thanks for you replies. I will have a think about it and maybe mock up the dimensions and sit it on my wrist! I have a 44mm Panerai, and it doesn't look big, I have reasonably chunky wrists. Fair enough - but a BR01 wears quite a bit bigger than a 47mm Panerai, let alone a 44mm. Not trying to discourage you, though - they're cool watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 13, 2010 they're cool watches If you keep it in the fridge, maybe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammysmiths 41 Posted April 13, 2010 Does anyone have any wrist shots of one? I'm thinking of one of these also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted April 13, 2010 I couldn't find a wrist shot, but I have this group shot. I think my watch was the same size. I got rid of mine quick. My wife said: "That's an ugly watch. You're not wearing that outside, are you?" The square shape isn't to everyone's liking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted April 13, 2010 Does anyone have any wrist shots of one? I'm thinking of one of these also. Sure: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriszammett 0 Posted April 19, 2010 Does anyone have any wrist shots of one? I'm thinking of one of these also. Sure: hmm - that does sit a little awkwardly doesn't it. This has thrown a spanner in the works! I'm back to thinking about a fiddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
venusbloo 0 Posted April 19, 2010 I used to like them a lot 'till I saw all of those lookalikes on fleabay-they put me off! The black pvd and orange one is pretty sexy though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted April 19, 2010 Dooo iiiit... There's nothing else like them, they're great They don't wear that big - I've only got skinny 7" wrists (maybe 6.75"?) and they look fine :P If you wanna try one for size before you shell out for a rep, there's homages on ebay - search for "46mm watch" and you should get a few come up They are wearable on a PAM strap: but look much better on a proper B&R strap, 24mm at lugs, widening to 34mm just outside the lugs: Buy buy buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted April 19, 2010 Does anyone have any wrist shots of one? I'm thinking of one of these also. Sure: hmm - that does sit a little awkwardly doesn't it. This has thrown a spanner in the works! I'm back to thinking about a fiddy! Yup - especially bearing in mind that I do not have a particularly skinny wrist - a Fiddy is comfortable for me - as are most watches 50mm and under. I liked the B&R but sold it as I found it too bulky to wear comfortably (although it may have been better on a nylon or leather strap rather than the rubber strap it came on). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriszammett 0 Posted April 19, 2010 Here's a picture of my wrist with a piece of paper the size of a bell and ross on top of my panerai! does it help to imagine the size of the watch? I don't know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted April 19, 2010 Where are you? The only way to really know is to try one on at an AD. The 03 is just too small once you've had the 01 on :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriszammett 0 Posted April 19, 2010 Where are you? The only way to really know is to try one on at an AD. The 03 is just too small once you've had the 01 on :P Just north of Oxford. Didn't think of find a real one to try on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted April 19, 2010 I always feel bad about it because I have no intention (or way...) of buying but as one of the guys on a gen forum said, don't feel ashamed to aspire to something, once day you may be able to afford it so you're just affirming that it suits you If you go to http://www.bellross.com/uk/ then select the Retailers section, you can get a list of places to try one on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo8989 0 Posted April 19, 2010 B&R has templates you can print out and try on haha. Check it out on their website, i recall it being fairly easy to find. I just got a Model that i love (cheapie though, sadly) I love the look, but hated how it looked when i first tried it on. After a day though, it just grew on me. I love it, and yes, it is huge. But thats a B&R for you; i say go for it. I want to reorder the model i have in the $250+ range but they only make this watch with no AR, a caseback that reads quartz then its an automatic, no screws on the back, and a very choppy movement. :( Get it, you wont be sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
