docblackrock Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Finally, a B&R Instrument Series watch that won't look like I'm wearing an alarm clock attached to a belt Finally a decent size - 44mm. And a nice departure from the aviator-type design - this one looks a SERIOUS Divers' watch, with a heavy-duty depth rating and an Aquatimer-like inner rotating bezel. Comes in three variations - this PVD is the best, there's another in SS and another with a different more generic dial (looks like one of those Seiko Kinetic Monsters). Me likey, me likey a lot And in 'testing' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Now that IS a nice looking B&R - I completely agree with you Doc ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 How unusual, A B&R you can wear without being laughed at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 How unusual, A B&R you can wear without being laughed at!Actually, they make some very nice classic retro chrono's etc. (see below). It's just that, for obvious reasons, the professional Instrument Series is what most people think of when you mention B&R, so evolving that 'hard to wear' tool watch look is a step in the right direction IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I like it a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 It's just that, for obvious reasons, the professional Instrument Series is what most people think of when you mention B&R, so evolving that 'hard to wear' tool watch look is a step in the right direction IMO. I never understood the square clocks. They always made me think of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Charles Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I want that watch so bad it hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Here's the other two plus another two in pink gold ()....as I said though, I think the carbon SS version is the best. Non-PVD version...hmm, wouldn't say no The 'Seiko' one... And the two gold models one with carbon dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 And in 'testing' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Why does this guy need all that gear and a ladder - the water only comes up to his waist !! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donm668 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I like it. Funny how quite a few people dont like the B&R Watches, but each to his own. Thats the great thing about watches... something for everyone! (kind of like music) Now me, I'd never have a Rolex. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjen178 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 And in 'testing' Why does this guy need all that gear and a ladder - the water only comes up to his waist !! You rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravoz Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Now me, I'd never have a Rolex. Don Not until you own a real one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 very nice shape, looks rugged! reminds me of another watch i was about to buy before finding reps http://www.arctos.info/en/html/gpwk1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Beautiful watch.. I would definately buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Nice! And nice to see B&R heading towards sort of PAM too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I never understood the square clocks. They always made me think of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Just stay away from the ginormous crown guard direction.......says the Fiddy-wearing girl UPDATE: THIS WATCH IS NOW BEING PITCHED TO OUR ASIAN FRIENDS - Cheers Angus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Now that is a step in the right direction. I hope the manufacturers will now focus on perfecting the "inner rotating bezel" mechanism as theyre on this one, the new JLC divers, Coustea's, non-chrono AP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Nice departure from the played-out square. Oddly enough, I like it (for now). We will see though once I get one into my hands. PS. Making tool watches in Rose Gold is about as dumb as trying to order Fettucine Alfredo at a Taco Stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oddly enough, I like it (for now). We will see though once I get one into my hands. PS. Making tool watches in Rose Gold is about as dumb as trying to order Fettucine Alfredo at a Taco Stand. Exactly how I feel Euno. Many's a time I've liked a watch on the page and it's done absolutely nothing for me on the wrist, and vice versa. Dropped by my local B&R AD at the weekend - they are getting the first shipment in next week, so I'll report back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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