The Bell & Ross Instrument Collection
Bell & Ross came to the market in 1992 determined to offer high quality Swiss timepieces to professionals in extreme working environments (see Bell & Ross: Watches for Professionals). Now with the instantly recognizable square design of the Instrument collection (the cases literally look like gauges lifted directly off of fighter jets or submarines), Bell & Ross may have found the individuality it needs to keep competing with better known and long-established brands. Bell & R..
Read MoreThe Bell & Ross 01 Instrument Collection
Bell & Ross has announced their new 01 Instrument Collection at Baselworld 2005. There's very little information available other than pictures at this point, though I've been promised some early information, so I'll post more once it arrives. In the meantime, the Bell & Ross website lists four models: BR 01-92 Automatic BR 01-94 Chronograph BR 01-96 Big Date BR 01-97 Power Reserve I love the unique square case of the Bell & Ross 01 Instrument Collection, and I really..
Read MoreBell & Ross: Watches for Professionals
Ask the average American to name a fine Swiss watch, and nine times out of ten you're going to hear Rolex. You might get the occasional Omega or Tag Heuer, and if they really know what they're talking about, Breitling, IWC, Zenith, or maybe even Patek Philippe. What you are not likely to hear is Bell & Ross, not because they don't make some very compelling timepieces, but primarily because they have only been around since 1992, which for a Swiss watch company, is practically brand new..
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