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houndoggie

The Bell & Ross BR02 is a serious chunk of steel....

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houndoggie

So this is my first rep I've ordered "new" from a dealer (sead) in over 6 months. I had a nearly identical version that I sold a long time ago.

 

So here it is, the "ultimate" BR02 rep with an asian ETA. Everything about this rep is very well done. I have no complaints about it. (okay.. maybe the strap could be longer.)

Luckily, I found a great deal on WUS for a XL gen rubber strap and a Gen XL nylon strap for $95 for both.

 

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Here is the gen (not mine) for comparison:

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bene3

Cool watch. I always liked the look of this one. I might order a cheap one from Lawrence.

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Member X

This is the ultimate one, isn't it? The one that's near perfectly accurate to gen?

 

I am tempted by these...

 

I think lume triangle at 12 is a bit smaller on the gen and the lume should be blue, but everything else is pretty much spot on - and no sunken DW!

 

Nice pick up :)

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houndoggie
This is the ultimate one, isn't it? The one that's near perfectly accurate to gen?

 

I am tempted by these...

 

I think lume triangle at 12 is a bit smaller on the gen and the lume should be blue, but everything else is pretty much spot on - and no sunken DW!

 

Nice pick up :)

 

 

the gen is not straight up blue.. It tends to more greenish than blue.

I agree, the triangle is the weakest link.

 

Go for it.. It is one of the best built reps I've ever owned.

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AllergyDoc

That is the only B&R I like. I had one of the square ones and it blew.

 

How much?

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Luthier
That is the only B&R I like. I had one of the square ones and it blew.

 

How much?

 

Agreed, this one is great. But.. what for is second crown? Date change?

And yes, how much?

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AllergyDoc

Apparently the extra crown has to be unscrewed to turn the bezel, according to the B&R site.

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greg_r

The 02 is a great watch. I really must replace the one I had that got damaged recently....

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Member X
Apparently the extra crown has to be unscrewed to turn the bezel, according to the B&R site.

Yeah, as I understand it the second crown turns the numbered bezel/rehaut so you can use it as a proper dive watch.

 

I had forgotten about this model - damn you, now I have to add it to the list!! :itchyandscratchy:

 

It does seem to be one of the forgotten super-reps.

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greg_r
Apparently the extra crown has to be unscrewed to turn the bezel, according to the B&R site.

Yeah, as I understand it the second crown turns the numbered bezel/rehaut so you can use it as a proper dive watch.

 

 

Correct.

 

It's a great watch.

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oscarmadfish

agreed = the best B@R

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GC

Honestly, when I first saw the 02 I wasn't impressed...now I really like it!

 

I agree with everyone, it looks spot on to the gen.

 

Enjoy it!

 

This will be added to "THE LIST"!

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AustinTech

Nice watch. You found some great deals on those straps!

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sivaDseliM

Which movement? Is it performing well?

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Member X
So here it is, the "ultimate" BR02 rep with an asian ETA.

;):)

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sivaDseliM

. . . and it performs . . .

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speedbird119

I'm smitten by this one....very impressed!

 

May I ask for a dealer link, me thinks it is time to pull the trigger and get one.

 

Thx!

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Ska

hot damn that's pretty. how much???? Might have to put some others on hold for this baby.

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Member X

All the dealers can get it but personally I'd drop Robert or Mary an email ;):D

 

The Asian ETA version is around $218 - $258, iirc :D

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Nate335i

Is there a contact for sead?

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vonGluberschmidt

I have the chrono version of this.

it's one of my favorite pieces.

 

...currently on it's way to 10:10 for repair :(

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Member X

Is there a contact for sead?

Sead is a TD on RWI.

 

Any of the TDs on this board should be able to get it for you if it is available. Email the TD of your choice with a link to this thread or picture of what you are looking for, and they can tell you if they can get it.

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