Bell and Ross Vintage WW1 Models

[Ruski91]

Hey guys,

A few months back i was reading through some watch magazines when this beauty popped up ...

I completely forgot about it and recently saw it again and decided to look at the specs a bit. This is a manual watch movement with seconds at 6 and it got me thinking that it should not be too difficult to have this repped with a 6497/6498 movement.

Anyone else interested in something like this? I think its a beautiful vintage model which at 41mm can easily be worn with a suit.

 

[Zanegst]

Nicest dress watch I have seen in a while, definitely my vote for 2013/2014 release.

 

[Nikoteen]

I'm sure i saw these on a TD site the other day? I thought at the time that they were nice....(I'm sure i didn't dream it)

 

[Ruski91]

I'm sure i saw these on a TD site the other day? I thought at the time that they were nice....(I'm sure i didn't dream it)

I havent seen these on any sites, but to be fair i didnt search too hard. If possible please provide a link. Its on my wish list for sure!

 

[Ballface]

Looks pretty awesome. I have a Vacheron Constantin rep with an ultra thin movement, maybe it could be used here as well? Check out this thread: http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/looking-for-vc-148565

 

[Luthier]

41mm? No, thanks.
Wire lugs? No, thanks.
6498 has seconds hand way lower than this watch.

 

[Ruski91]

Luth, i know ide have to post 46mm+ dress watches to interest you. But for the rest of us without giant hands its pretty nice no?

As to the wire lugs, nothing a little loctite cant fix right? I know you arent a fan of Rads, but there are some nice ones and if treated properly they can last.

Movement is the only this that i was worried about and specifically what you just mentioned is what i was thinking. Is there any alternative movement that can be used?

 

[Ruski91]

This one would be great as well at 42mm

 

[Simced]

I'd buy the gold one if it was super repped!

 

[Taze00]

I think its a beautiful watch. I would wear that with a suit definitely. The Gold Regulateur with a brown suit and the steel model with a grey suit. I can see it in my minds eye.

 

[elconquistador]

This was a great rep when you could get them. Manual wind and 42mm. I have one in black dial out for service.

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