Bell & Ross 03-92, Stainless or PVD?

[plant]

Looking to add a BR03-92 to my collection but can't decide on the PVD or Stainless casing?

Which do you prefer?!

If anyone has one to part with, feel free to pm me!

Edited November 11, 2007 by plant

[bazonkers]

I like the PVD version. I already have a bunch of stainless steel watches so the PVD was a nice balance.

[plant]

I'm thinking PVD, I like the white and blue numbers best.

Does anyone know what the lumes are like on these? My mate has the gen and it glows like mad!!

[Estaban]

I have the PVD. Love it. The velcro strap is great. Go for both the velcro and the rubber. The rubber is a bit stiff, but still nice.

[ajoesmith]

Keep an eye on the forum, ill will hopefully be starting the group buys of these watches very soon, SS and PVD.

[plant]

Just about to pull the trigger. Wanted the blue writing but it seems no-one has it available.

I'm impatient so PVD with white writing, velcro and rubber strap it is then!!

[bazonkers]

I was told the "factory" that makes the 42mm versions ran out of cases and is waiting for the case maker to make more. It could be a little while. As for the lume, I've heard the lume sucks, as in almost none, and none of the modders on the boards are doing B&R yet.

Edited November 12, 2007 by bazonkers

[Estaban]

Lume is pretty bad. Everything else is pretty good. Great AR on a sapphire crystal. Awesome feel to the watch!

[plant]

Just ordered through Andrew, I asked about the lume and he said the white numbers are the only one that glows. Looking forward to receiving it.

[LeonardW]

Looking to add a BR03-92 to my collection but can't decide on the PVD or Stainless casing?

Which do you prefer?!

If anyone has one to part with, feel free to pm me!

I have a BR03-92, 42mm, full PVD, orange numerals, black dial, date at 4:00 o'clock, leather strap, worn a few times so the strap has a slight curvature.

I am new to the forum and do not know what "pm me" means.

Kindly e-mail me at lenw17@gmail.com.

Thank you.

[deltatahoe]

Just about to pull the trigger. Wanted the blue writing but it seems no-one has it available.

I'm impatient so PVD with white writing, velcro and rubber strap it is then!!

figured i would point out that sssurfer did a nice review of the pvd/blue version here; i think he would concur w/ your decision to go w/ the white hands & writing

be sure and take some pictures when you get the watch -- i haven't seen too pictures of these...

deltatahoe

[kreesa]

Just got mine...From King. S/S black dial / white numbers. Glows very good( hands glow in blue color). Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Greg B.

Just ordered through Andrew, I asked about the lume and he said the white numbers are the only one that glows. Looking forward to receiving it.

[LeonardW]

Re: my last post the e-mail is incorrect. If you wish, please e-mail me at lw17@att.net

Thank you.

[dodger]

What color does the gen black dial white numerals glow, all the hands glow blue regardless of dial , right?

[mastergod]

Just ordered the 42mm PVD w/orange from TT/Andrew. According to the info on his site, "LUME GLOWS!". Anybody know how true this claim is? Cheers:)

[Estaban]

What color does the gen black dial white numerals glow, all the hands glow blue regardless of dial , right?

I'm pretty sure that both the hands and dial are light blue on the gen.

[tankster]

I have the PVD from Angus with the white hands/markers - there is no lume at all, but it's an awesome watch!

[plant]

I now have a pvd with blue numbers on route from Angus due to a little hitch!

Your watch looks spot on Tankster. I can't wait for mine to arrive but will be disappointed if it has no glow when it lands though as Angus has said the blue has lume.

Edited November 16, 2007 by plant

[boyin]

I've been thinking about a SS or PVD with white

here is a gen lume for reference

[kreesa]

My 2-cents on S/S or PVD: I had given it quite a though before pulling a trigger on S/S black/white. You folks tell me if my theory holds water: s/s is much better in maintenance. If scratched, it would not show as much, and it would get easily polished away. As of the watch shape, s/s wonderfully combines the classic round shape with unobtrusive square surrounding, whilst pvd would be a clear "I am square" statement". S/S IMO is dressier rather then pure instrumental utilitarian look of the PVD. The white on black has always been a winner in the dark. I played with different conditions setup, and the thing is that at times when you get in the dark place, your eyes would not get that instant adjustment. Since rep's lume is probably not near the gen's, or my Seiko's quality, even a hint of light makes white numbers very visible( my dog has a few patches of white fur, and when walking him in the dark I've always noticed how the white tip of the tail flashed up). I wake up at times during my sleep, and if look up at the watch on my nightstand I can clearly see hands and numbers, that could be partly because of my vision had adjusted but also definitely due to the glowing. I have not mustered the night shuts photography as of yet, so I am sorry that I can't provide images . So hopefully this passage might help those in doubt...

Cheers,

Greg

I've been thinking about a SS or PVD with white

here is a gen lume for reference

[TXTurbo930]

PVD is my preference, just like the classic aviation look.

[Xyphis]

Either looks nice

Too bad I don't have money for both