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tomc8219 · 26 September 2010, 07:00 AM

Respected or just a 'wannabee' brand?

I have a thing about military watches and have been thinking about getting a BR03

WatchTimes · 26 September 2010, 07:57 AM

Goes both ways.
I have owned a couple and they are fun.

Ends there for me.

Save your funds for that Daytona!

spuds · 26 September 2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JYogi

Save your funds for that Daytona!

Agreed!!!!!!!

sunnyp · 26 September 2010, 08:23 AM

If you're aiming for the Daytona I would go for that - you can't go wrong!

cody p · 27 September 2010, 12:09 PM

respected.

Shade · 27 September 2010, 01:53 PM

It's a great brand, and I think they have bold designs. But I don't think they're in the same league like the other big guns... But that's my opinion... :)

nowzen · 27 September 2010, 03:12 PM

I think the clean and very readable aviation instrument design is distinctive and very appealing.

The only thing that stopped me from buying one is that I'm not into the wrist-clock fad of oversized watches.

towernick · 27 September 2010, 03:49 PM

Respected, however, they seem to lose quite a bit of value after purchase. If you're really looking for one, try to pick it up used.

blackmsport · 27 September 2010, 05:10 PM

I have one and love the brand..... very niche

Bell & Ross
Ball
Sinn

well designed and very niche brands

Dr.Brian · 27 September 2010, 10:00 PM

They're a respeced brand, but I think that line is very gimmicky. The "phantom" is just silly IMHO. When you need to know the time, you need to know the time. If you're worried about snipers and not having glare off your watch, or other gear, you cover it up, under a sleeve or flap, just like all your other reflective gear.
As a former military member, I get a little riled up by these companies dubious claims to "phantom" military ties. If anyone in the Active Duty military has one of these watches, it's probably an enlisted guy with a faux model, and it's not going with him to the sand box.
If you like "military style" watches, why not get one with some real military history, even if the link was over 50 years ago. I'm thinking about a gold IWC pilot again myself, I almost pulled the trigger

on a steal of a platinum one a couple years ago. The one that got away...

93 Turbo · 28 September 2010, 12:24 AM

I'm with you Brian. Interesting brand, makes a lot of reference to being mil spec (any one can stamp this on their product). I ain't seen too many being worn by soldiers. So not much street cred on this front (MO). Not to say that I will not own one that grabs my fancy at some point. Cheers J.

26 September 2010, 07:00 AM	#1
tomc8219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: London UK Posts: 133	Bell & Ross Respected or just a 'wannabee' brand? I have a thing about military watches and have been thinking about getting a BR03 __________________ SS Daytona Breitling Galactic 41 Few others..... Hunting a DD

26 September 2010, 07:57 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Goes both ways. I have owned a couple and they are fun. Ends there for me. Save your funds for that Daytona! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 September 2010, 10:00 PM	#10
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	They're a respeced brand, but I think that line is very gimmicky. The "phantom" is just silly IMHO. When you need to know the time, you need to know the time. If you're worried about snipers and not having glare off your watch, or other gear, you cover it up, under a sleeve or flap, just like all your other reflective gear. As a former military member, I get a little riled up by these companies dubious claims to "phantom" military ties. If anyone in the Active Duty military has one of these watches, it's probably an enlisted guy with a faux model, and it's not going with him to the sand box. If you like "military style" watches, why not get one with some real military history, even if the link was over 50 years ago. I'm thinking about a gold IWC pilot again myself, I almost pulled the trigger on a steal of a platinum one a couple years ago. The one that got away... __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

26 September 2010, 08:23 AM	#4
sunnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 54	If you're aiming for the Daytona I would go for that - you can't go wrong!

27 September 2010, 12:09 PM	#5
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	respected.

27 September 2010, 01:53 PM	#6
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	It's a great brand, and I think they have bold designs. But I don't think they're in the same league like the other big guns... But that's my opinion... :)

27 September 2010, 03:12 PM	#7
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	I think the clean and very readable aviation instrument design is distinctive and very appealing. The only thing that stopped me from buying one is that I'm not into the wrist-clock fad of oversized watches.

27 September 2010, 03:49 PM	#8
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Respected, however, they seem to lose quite a bit of value after purchase. If you're really looking for one, try to pick it up used.

27 September 2010, 05:10 PM	#9
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I have one and love the brand..... very niche Bell & Ross Ball Sinn well designed and very niche brands

28 September 2010, 12:24 AM	#11
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	I'm with you Brian. Interesting brand, makes a lot of reference to being mil spec (any one can stamp this on their product). I ain't seen too many being worn by soldiers. So not much street cred on this front (MO). Not to say that I will not own one that grabs my fancy at some point. Cheers J.

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