Bell & Ross Vintage

Bell And Ross Vintage Review

Bell & Ross has become a benchmark in the world of professional aviation watches, despite being relatively new to the industry. The brand was founded in 1992 as a university project between two lifelong friends, Bruno Belamich (Bell) and Carlos A. Rosillo (Ross), both of whom shared a vision of producing functional and durable timepieces. Throughout the years of operation, Bell & Ross’ bulging portfolio of goods has traditionally divided into two accessible series: Bell and Ross Vintage series, and the Bell and Ross Instrument series.

The vintage series began during the early years of the Bell and Ross brand. It was formed to pay tribute to key eras of aeronautical adventures and mainly to the aviators who were the first professionals to consider the wristwatch as an asset on their missions with each series of watches marking a milestone in its chronology. The vintage collection started with a unique classic dial, rounded lugs, and the absence of a bezel which was its original first generation. As the second generation begins to push through, the case and dial are redesigned to bring coherence to the collection. 

With the third generation, the latest has once again evolved with the times. The identity of the dial remains, and the case becomes more sophisticated. The diameter has decreased, and the watches are flatter. This new Vintage generation has seen much innovation. A modern touch has been added to this firmly established collection by redesigning the diameter and thickness of the case. Many of its details have been reworked to combine sophistication with optimum functionality.

Most of the vintage series styles come in 123 version which has a three-hand automatic Swiss ETA 2892 movement and 126 versions having modified ETA automatic chronograph 2894 moves. This includes the Vintage BR chronograph, and the vintage BR automatic model, which are among the prominent wristwatches under the Bell and Ross vintage collection, BR heritages like the Bell and Ross Aeronavale, the BR vintage military, Bell and Ross Officer. 

Bell And Ross Vintage Models

Bell and Ross Vintage Officer BRG123-WH-ST-SCR

Powered with the ETA Caliber 2894, the vintage BR officer is one of the sophisticated men’s watches around. Known for its silver dials with snailed small counters in steel, offering a nice contrast and excellent legibility, which is further enhanced by the luminescent material used for hours and minutes hands. 

Housed in an integrated 41-mm case size and 12mm case height stainless steel and an ultra-curved high-dome sapphire crystal with two layers of anti-reflective coating, the Bell and Ross vintage officer boast of a 100m deep water resistance property. Having a power reserve of 40 hours, the BRV officer features 60-minute graduations on the three-hand version with an index dial marker and an Arabic Numerals mark the 3, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. The Bell Ross vintage officer is matched to a grey, micro-perforated strap made from Alligator leather with prices of ($4,700).

Bell and Ross Vintage Automatic BRV123-BS-ST/SF

The Vintage B&R Automatic is powered with the Bell and Ross Calibre BR-CAL.305 with automatic mechanical movement, featuring functions as hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o’clock with date chronograph of the 30-min timer at 9 o’clock, central chronograph seconds. 

It also has the tachymeter scale on the graduated fixed bezel. The Vintage Automatic also houses an integrated 42-mm case stainless steel with satin finishes and an ultra-curved high-dome sapphire crystal with two layers of anti-reflective coating. This model has water resistance to a depth of 100m, the Bell Ross vintage Automatic boasts of a hand, made of satin-polished steel bracelet or a black leather strap for a firm grip and appealing look having a relatively cheap price of ($1,995). 

Bell and Ross Vintage Officer Chronograph Automatic BR126-OFFICERBR

The Vintage Officer Chronograph Automatic is another model under the vintage officer series. Powered with the Bell and Ross Calibre BR-CAL.301 and a power reserve of 42 hours, the vintage BR officer Chronograph Automatic features index dial marker and minute markers around the rim with snailed small counters in steel, offering a nice contrast and excellent legibility, which is further enhanced by the luminescent material used for hours and minutes hands. 

Put up in an integrated 40-mm case stainless steel with a skeleton case back and an ultra-curved high-dome sapphire crystal with two layers of anti-reflective coating, the Bell and Ross vintage officer Chromatograph Automatic men’s watch boast of a 100m deep water resistance. Having a power reserve of 40 hours, the BRV officer features 60-minute graduations on the three-hand version with an index dial marker and an Arabic Numerals mark the 3, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. The Bell Ross vintage officer is matched to a grey, micro-perforated strap made from Alligator leather with prices of ($2,277).

Bell and Ross Vintage Aeronavale Chronograph Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch  BRV294-HER-ST/SST

The BR vintage Aeronavale Chronograph Automatic features 41 mm round stainless steel case with a stainless-steel bracelet and a fixed stainless-steel bezel with a black aluminum ring with a transparent case back. Also, the BR vintage Aeronavale Chronograph Automatic has a black dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour markers with Arabic numerals marking the 6 and 12 o'clock positions and chronograph, date, hour, minute, small second functions. The BR vintage Aeronavale Chronograph Automatic also features analog dial type and luminescent hands. Having a date display between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. Chronograph - two sub-dials displaying: 60 seconds and 30 minutes, the BR vintage Aeronovale also boasts of water-resistant at 100 meters.  

The BR vintage Aeronavale Chronograph Automatic is powered with Bell and Ross caliber BR-CAL.301 automatic movement, the BR vintage Aeronavale is based upon ETA 2894-2, containing 37 Jewels, biting at 28800 vph, and has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, screw down crown, fold over clasp with a safety release. The BR vintage Aeronavale Chronograph Automatic is definitely a luxury watch. Although the BR vintage Aeronavale Chronograph Automatic comes in two variations (i.e. the V2-92 version and the V2-94 version), the V2-92 goes at a price of ($2,475) while the V2-94 costs ($4,990)

Bell and Ross Vintage Heritage Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch BRV292-HER-ST/SRB

The Vintage Heritage Automatic Black is a swiss made exquisite and famous model that boasts of a case made up of stainless steel with a 41mm diameter in size and a transparent back case. The dial supports the hour markers and an applied Arabic numeral, which are crafted from elegant dial fonts. 

The numerals lie at the quarter positions but for the 3’o o'clock position, which contains the date function. This anti-reflecting dial is coated with a sand-colored Super-Luminova, which makes time readable in low lights and is protected from wears and tears by a glass surface cut out from sapphire crystal. The satin-polished case gives the watch an ostentatious appearance and appealing look. Boasting of water resistant for 100m deep and black calfskin with a hot-stamped finish and black heavy-duty canvas, the BR 03-92 Heritage is priced at ($3,680).  The Vintage Heritage Automatic also comes in a silver bracelet priced at ($3,500).

Bell and Ross Vintage Military Automatic Men's Watch BRV192-MIL-ST/SCA

The Bell and Ross Vintage Military Automatic features a case that is round in shape and made of steel material. The case measures 38.5mm in width and the glass has screw-in-crown threading. The Bell and Ross Vintage Military Automatic possesses a dial that may exist as sunray blue, sunray black or silver upon which hour markers with silver polished hands move. The hour marker is of the applied Arabic numeral type. The dials and the hands are protected by a glass surface made of sapphire crystal thus scratch-resistant. The Bell and Ross Vintage Military Automatic is water-resistant to 100 meters. The watch is powered by a self-winding automatic movement type which provides 64hrs of power reserve. Shining stainless steel with triple safety clasp and push-piece opening mechanism serves as the bracelet of the Bell and Ross Vintage Military Automatic. This model is relatively inexpensive being priced at ($3,000.00).

Bell and Ross Vintage Monopusher Chronograph Automatic Ivory BRWW1-MONO-IV

​The BRV monopusher chronograph is a special type under the BRV chronograph which features a 45 mm case size and 14mm case thickness being made from a polished stainless-steeltrip-tick, making it water-resistant for about a 100m deep and providing adequate protection against corrosion. With a screw-down crown and push buttons, which makes it easy to adjust your time, and a sapphire made back case, the BRV monopusher boasts of an exquisite and exciting look. 

Powered by a La Joux-Perret caliber 8201 MPC and functions as hours, minutes, seconds, and date, the BRV monopusher features the analog dial type with blue hands and index dial markers. Also, with its easily identifiable minute hand and self-lighting, luminated coated gilt applique numerals, it allows readability in low light possible. The BRV monopusher chronograph also features an 8.25 inches grey strap or a satin-polished steel bracelet and comes at an affordable price of ($3,995).

Bell and Ross Vintage Officer Ruthenium BRS92-RU-ST/SCR

The Bell and Ross Vintage Officer Ruthenium is another brand under the Vintage Officer collection featuring a 39mm diameter in size Stainless steel casing and a solid back case and a fixed silver-colored stainless-steel bezel. The ruthenium colored dial supports the hour markers and an applied Arabic numeral marking of 3,6,9, and 12 positions, which are crafted from elegant dial fonts. 

The numerals lie at the quarter positions but for the 3’o o'clock position, which contains the date function. This anti-reflecting dial is coated with a sand-colored luminescent, which makes time readable in low lights and is protected from wears and tears by a glass surface cut out from sapphire crystal. Having a power reserve of 40 hours, the BR Vintage Officer Ruthenium also boasts of water resistance of 100 m deep and comes at a price of ($2,376).