Horological Meandering

Jacky mentioned the carbon fiber BR01-92 under my post "I love Bell & Ross....but" below. The AD near me has one and gave me the chance to photograph it. According to Bell & Ross, this is the first fully compressed carbon fiber case ever produced (the carbon fiber cases from other makers having other materials layered within).  

The case is quite light considering the size. Legibility is great. My only complaint is about the strap. Even though it is comfortable, I don't like the idea of extending the carbon fiber look to the strap. I would much rather have the standard rubber B&R strap or perhaps a kevlar strap. The weave of the carbon on the dial is quite tight, which I find gives the dial some depth:

This reference is limited to 500 pieces. A chronograph version is also produced.

And of course, the wrist shot:

While I like this watch a lot, it is not my first choice for an 01-92 (That would be ther Heritage). That said, I have the suspicion that this will be a popular model.

Thanks for looking!

Bill

thanks for posting , and yes i do agree with you it not a winner for Bell & Ross i have the same feeling too, again back to the point when a thing is done in away which makes it lose the full essence  of it .... and yes there are many other pieces  from Bell& Ross i would grab before i even think of this one as an option.

 

 Faisal

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Hello Bill,

Thanks for the photos!  This one looks interesting, will have to check it out when one comes in at my AD.  Hope they make in the smaller BR-03 size.

-MW
This message has been edited by DRMW on 2010-02-01 10:14:19

I would expect an 03-92 with the carbon fiber case at some point. in the near future. I understand that the BR03 models outsell the BR01 models 60-40.

 

Bill

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Hi there,

Thanks for the photos. I like this watch alot due to its very unique case material, havent felt anything like this before, not even the Offshore TA as that one have a solid back, doesnt feel the forged carbon on your wrist but this one does. Wonder how it feels when we sweating though. As for the strap, i think its quite a cool combination with its case and styling, well personal preference of course. Next thing i am thinking is, what other edition they gonna make in this case? I hope no more colors Its quite perfect as it is. Just my 2c.

Good day all.

 

Regards

Jacky

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I'm wearing a borrowed Heritage today. The strap has broken in and I can say that THIS is the B&R for me!

 

Bill

Thanks for sharing. That's a lot of carbon fiber...  

One thing I would like to see explored in greater depth by B&R is the use of aluminum fiber as they have in one of their tourbillon models.

 

Bill