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Bell & Ross BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINEvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE
Bell & RossBR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE
MSRP $8,532
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE46mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE56 hoursh
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE$8,532
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
46mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Bronze
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Yellow
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.203
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,532
$499

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE

The Bell & Ross BR 01 is recognized as a bold, 46mm "instrumentation watch" that drew inspiration from airplane cockpit altimeters upon its 2005 release. While one reviewer found a smaller variant in the line too flat and difficult to wear, the BR 01's unique design and historical significance are acknowledged. On balance, the Bell & Ross BR 01 is noted for its distinctive cockpit-inspired aesthetic and its impact on watch design at its launch.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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