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Bell and Ross Vintage WW1 Models

Ruski91

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Hey guys,

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

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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

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

Nikoteen

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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

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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!
 

Luthier

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

Ruski91

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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?
 

Taze00

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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.