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I think you're right...
I took a very close look at the picture and I believe it does have the red numerals. I've done a bit of reading and it seems as though the transition from DJR to JR has brought a lot of refinements to the watches, including the Bressel Classic. I think the watch is absolutely beautiful and I can't believe that the asking price is so low relative to the competition. I was looking at a Dornblueth 99.1 (which I also like quite a bit, although it doesn't seem as refined as the Bressel) but it is in the $5K range. Do you happen to know if the hands of the Bressel are heat blued? Too bad my local AD doesn't have one in stock...
JeanRichard Bressel Classic
By: calibre : July 5th, 2008-12:00
I've recently stumbled onto this brand and have become fond of the Bressel Classic. It makes use of the JR16 movement, which I understand is based on an ETA caliber. I'm just wondering if anyone here can tell me what modifications JR makes to the base cal...
A fantastic watch....
By: Cpt.Crunch : July 5th, 2008-16:39
The Bressel Classic is quite possibly the greatest Unitas based watch out there (including Panerai, Wempe etc) The finishing is better by far than any other, modifications include individual cocks for each going train wheel, Cotes de Geneve, bevelled gear...