Bell & Ross V1-92 Military Watch

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Bell & Ross V1-92 Military Watch

Post by toxicavenger » Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:22 pm

Stolen from ABTW:
Bell & Ross’ Cal. 302 is based on the Sellita SW300, a 25-jewel, 38-hour power reserve, automatic mechanical, time-and-date caliber which hums along at a standard 28,800bph. Sellita’s SW300, while not as similar as the SW200 and ETA 2824, exists as an alternative to the ETA 2892. While it isn’t a ground-breaking piece of haute horology, the Sellita based Cal. 302 should provide years of faithful and accurate service and make for easy servicing when the time comes.

A new dial for the existing V1 series, the Bell & Ross V1-92 adds yet another popular pilot’s configuration to the expanding lineup and is the only 38.5mm model with faux vintage colored Super-LumiNova, if that’s what you’re into. The Bell & Ross V1-92 Military is also not outrageously priced at $1,990 USD on a very much aviation-inspired vintage looking brown leather strap. https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bell-ross- ... ary-watch/
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Re: Bell & Ross V1-92 Military Watch

Post by Ryeguy » Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:19 pm

I really like those hands.

I really don't like how the date window eats away at the minute markers.

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Post by Ryeguy » Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:22 pm

I really like those hands.

I really don't like how the date window eats away at the minute markers.

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Post by jimyritz » Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:25 pm

get rid of the date....

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Post by CGSshorty » Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:12 pm

Look at that fucking date window. Just look at that shit. Someone needs to be fired for that.
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Post by james80 » Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:26 pm

Love the hands but I don't think they work together. Hate the date.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:33 pm

jimyritz wrote:
Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:25 pm
get rid of the date....
I was ready to say something nice... until I saw that date :shock:

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Post by Chocodove » Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:35 pm

That's probably the worst date window I have ever seen. Completely ruins a perfectly good watch.
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Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:45 pm

Chocodove wrote:
Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:35 pm
That's probably the worst date window I have ever seen. Completely ruins a perfectly good watch.
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Post by Chocodove » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:05 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:45 pm
Chocodove wrote:
Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:35 pm
That's probably the worst date window I have ever seen. Completely ruins a perfectly good watch.
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Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:21 pm

Is the real deal any better?
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Post by Panerai7 » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:27 pm

Yeah day/date on older IWC was THE worst date window ever

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Post by Joeprez » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:38 pm

I like dates on watches, but those two are the worst. Too bad because that B&R looks nice.


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Post by Chocodove » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:38 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:21 pm
Is the real deal any better?
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No. Not at all.
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Re: Bell & Ross V1-92 Military Watch

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:45 pm

Lose the date, make it 2mm larger, then I’m in.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:17 pm

Panerai7 wrote:
Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:27 pm
Yeah day/date on older IWC was THE worst date window ever
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Post by BBK357 » Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:29 pm

CGSshorty wrote:Look at that fucking date window. Just look at that shit. Someone needs to be fired for that.

My initial response was “wow that is HOT! Watch out IWC!!”



Then I saw that date window .... as a lover of dates on a watch, WTF were they thinking. That is THE worst date window I have ever seen. Even rivaling the stupid old IWC Pilot one shown above. What a joke.
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Re: Bell & Ross V1-92 Military Watch

Post by Omegabob » Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:42 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:45 pm
Lose the date, make it 2mm larger, then I’m in.
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