crunch Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hey guys~~ New to the forum and still alot of reading to do. Just curious to know if the 01 phantoms were ever replicated. Thanks~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 there are some phantom reps but our dealers don't carry them because they are not of the quality we are used to have...I've heard that it is being replicated (quality should be the same as for the other B&R reps available) right now, and it should be released soon...hope the lume is going to be decent...that's my only worry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunch Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 there are some phantom reps but our dealers don't carry them because they are not of the quality we are used to have...I've heard that it is being replicated (quality should be the same as for the other B&R reps available) right now, and it should be released soon...hope the lume is going to be decent...that's my only worry... Thanks DD~~ I'm a real sucker for black on black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks DD~~ I'm a real sucker for black on black. There's a couple of links on Spankwire I could send you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonardW Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I have Bell & Ross tourbellon similar to the Phantom but it is black with white dials and numerals. I will post a photo if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralizer Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 i'm a little late to this thread but I'm always interested in photos of B&R. would you mind posting yours Leonard? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.t. Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I just ordered a B&R0194 Phantom from Eurotimez. He assured me that it's quality would be as good as the other B&R's in his shop. Due to eurotimez reputation here on the board I don't have a doubt about the quality. I'll post a review as soon I've got the watch in my hands. Cheers s.t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheswick Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I just ordered a B&R0194 Phantom from Eurotimez. He assured me that it's quality would be as good as the other B&R's in his shop. Due to eurotimez reputation here on the board I don't have a doubt about the quality. I'll post a review as soon I've got the watch in my hands. Cheers s.t. I didn't spot any B&R's on eurotimez site, am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.t. Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I didn't spot any B&R's on eurotimez site, am I missing something? Chris (Eurotimez) is working on a new website as we speak. Look on his Photobucket for more watches. Eurotimez Photobucket Cheers s.t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I checked B&R official website for the Phantom and it looks really cool, but I would guess that a rep without lume or a bad lume would be a nightmare with the Phantom...but it looks *damn* cool. I have actually asked for a qoute from Eurotimez for this BR: http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn154/e...nt=DSC04756.jpg but if the Phantom is a good rep, I would happily go with that too... When you do get the watch, please share your thoughts on it and post pics please... How much did you get it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123456789 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Here is a link to a actual pic of my watch.A Bell & Ross 42mm Chrono with two subdials. You can buy a 3 dial version for the 42mm but it is not offered on the Gen Bell and Ross. I feel the 46mm is far to big for me. I also have the rubber strap and it looks nice but is not as comfortable as the Nylon (on order). http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc327/s.../Picture102.jpg I recommend the quartz models with Sapphire Crystal. I paid $ 223 delivered with EMS shipping. I ordered the Nylon but was sent the Rubber so the Dealer is sending me the Nylon regular airmail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 There's a couple of links on Spankwire I could send you wink.gif Superb...upgrade and check the GGG threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.t. Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I checked B&R official website for the Phantom and it looks really cool, but I would guess that a rep without lume or a bad lume would be a nightmare with the Phantom...but it looks *damn* cool. I have actually asked for a qoute from Eurotimez for this BR: http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn154/e...nt=DSC04756.jpg but if the Phantom is a good rep, I would happily go with that too... When you do get the watch, please share your thoughts on it and post pics please... How much did you get it for? I will for shure post a review of that watch as soon I hold it in my hands. A proper lume was one big point I asked for, before placing my order. According to Eurotimez reputation I think It'll be just all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123456789 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 The lume on mine is pretty bad. If I hold it under a light for one minute and take a pic in pitch darkness it looks like a torch for 10 seconds and is then dim from there on. My hands are the white ones but the lume shows up as blue. The indexes show up as white. I would be careful about the phantom and the B & R models with the blue hands or indexes. I have read several reviews where the owners had buyers remorse. The dark hands and indexes on the dark dial make it difficult to read. I would go for the white hands. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I am halfway through buying this BR01-94: http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn154/e...nt=DSC04756.jpg from Eurotimez, but one thing that bothers me a little when I asked about the model is that the movement is "Swiss Quartz" which in my mind indicates a batterydriven movement...? Am I correct in this? If so, what do you think about using a Swiss Quartz movement in this rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123456789 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have the same watch but in 42mm. The movement is accurate, reliable and precise. There are no automatic chronos for Reps that I know of. Even if there were I would buy the quartz. I would also do search on here and on other forums of the 46mm and 42mm being on wrists of similar sized folks. The watch looks much larger than than the specs. The 42mm wears like a 46mm and the 46mm looks like a 50mm. It is due to the square shape. THe 46mm looks like you are wearing a clock. I usually wear my Graham Chronofighter 46 mm and both watches cover similar area due to the square shape of the Bell & Ross. Find pics n the internet. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 just scrolling through time4direct's images and came across the phantom. it's also available as a chrono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwee Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 just scrolling through time4direct's images and came across the phantom. it's also available as a chrono. The Phantom is beautiful! Anyone know the colour of the lumi? would love to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123456789 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Here is a link to the Genuine Bell & Ross website. They have a forum like ours also. the catalogue is helpful as it shows which watches are currently in production. For instance the 3 sub chrono is only available for the 46mm and the 2 sub chrono is available only for the 42mm. You can also see how the Rep chronos ride higher on the face(my watch up a few posts) vs the genuine that is dead center on the dial. http://forum.bellross.com/ (Forum like ours but for Gen and prices are $ 5000 ! ) http://www.bellross.com/ (enterance to the offical Bell and Ross Website) look under catalogue http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=178814 (Forum of General watches 46mm on wrists to see size) You can see the 46mm is HUGE on most folks wrists. I would strondly suggest the 42mm and the quartz model chrono. The rubber is not that comfortable. It is rubber but to hard. The best rubber strap is the Graham and I am spoiled. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 *groan* Oh. man...is that really the 46 mm B&R...looks like someone said, like a wall-clock strapped to the arm... It is definately *NOT* going to be a 46mm for me then... I looked some further and found a 42 mm version here: http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...cd3a1bd958a8adc This one has only 2 subdials as the 42mm should as Steve mentions above. The only thing that I could have some comments on is that the strap is nylon and it seems that only the 46mm has rubber straps that you can buy... Do anyone of you have a pic of the 42mm strapped on to the wrist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123456789 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I purchased the 42mm version you are interested in from Trusty time like you show in the link. I ordered that exact watch but it was sent with the rubber strap . It is funny that the rubber strap on that model is not even offered on his site. I love the watch but I don't like the stap. (That is why I didn't order it in the 1st place). It is rubber but is sort of hard. It sure looks nice. I have 7 5/8 inch wrists and the watch fits on the 2nd to last or the last hole depending if my wrists are swollen. In the summer months I have sound my wrists are 8 inches and 7 3/4 in the winter. I feel the Nylon will be a better more comfortable fit for me. The Dealer sent out the nylon strap and gave me tracking # but It could take up to a month (Not EMS like the watch) from the date he sent it (I hope not). I will take pics with the Nylon strap when I get it . The tracking on the cheaper Email tells you when the package was sent and no other info. It is not like EMS tracking where you can trace the shipment the entire trip. I have no negative feelings with the Dealer. I just wish I got the watch with the strap I ordered the first time. His web site says they check all orders to make sure the watch works and is the right one prior to shipping. I am not sure I belive the statement. Steve http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc327/s.../Picture102.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.t. Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 My B&R Phantom just arrived. Since I'm pretty buisy working these days, it might take a little time for me to post pics,. But what I can say now... it's definitly well worth the bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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