subzero1 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 So, I went by Josh's site to see if the new swordfish is out yet (I check everyday, obsessive-compulsive that I am). I saw the new pics of the B&R's, which I always discounted before because I knew the case back was horribly wrong, with those awful engravings where hex nut screws should be. Well, it looks like I might have to break down and buy one of these now, check it out: And a front shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 The only thing that worries me is you see it exactly as you want in the pic, but then you get something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 If you ever get one sub please do one of your awsome reviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 If you ever get one sub please do one of your awsome reviews! Yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmotion Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 check out the lume shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I wonder if those are actual removable hex screws. And if so, does it remove the lugs like on the gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I wonder if those are actual removable hex screws. And if so, does it remove the lugs like on the gen? I hope so, but that's a heck of an improvement either way. B&R experts: Is the "do not unscrew" screw in the right place? Does B&R make a PVD version w/ hex screws? God, I've been finding excuse after excuse not to buy one of these things. Now I think my excuses have run out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I've been thinking about getting one in SS and having it sent off on a PVD run, with true bead-blasted finishing applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I saw one of these at a local dealer over the weekend and I don't see the attraction. They look like a travel alarm clock on a strap. JMO......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I saw one of these at a local dealer over the weekend and I don't see the attraction. They look like a travel alarm clock on a strap. JMO......... That IS the attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmotion Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 from what i know all 46mm brs have hex screws on the back, the only thing though is that is that the "do not unscew" screw should be in the middle of the box and it seems a little off from the pictures... other than that, i think it looks like a huge step up in terms of br reps. and like i said, look at that lume shot. to me, that alone is a winner. im currently waiting on one of ajoesmith's pvd br03 and plan on getting it relumed which will set me back around 140$... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I saw one of these at a local dealer over the weekend and I don't see the attraction. They look like a travel alarm clock on a strap. JMO......... +1... more I look at it, more it look effectively like an alarm clock... I thought using it with the clock socket... that become the most costly clock you can put on a desk...and you still need to wind it on each day if you put it on the desk socket... even for a bed side alarm clock, is useless, it don't has an alarm my conclusion was, continue to use my Casio digital Alarm Clock at $15, and keep money for something else.... but I agree, nice desk clock Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 The BR01 series have ETA 28xx movements. So, the "Do Not Unscrew" screw is positioned directly on top of the stem release button. Obviously, the DG2813 and 2892 both have different stem release locations. Therefore, the screw would be in a different position than on the gen. Although the "hex screws" are definitely an improvement, with that there are many flaws that come on the new version. The crown is slightly off, the caseback text is different than the previous version, and not all models should say "BR01-94-S-00555". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmotion Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 eagle eyes anton, good spotting. IMO its still a great improvement over the previous BR's and I see a lot of ppl jumping on this one with the real hex screws in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 The 01-94 is a chrono and this caseback should be 01-92, like it says on the dial. Also the blue dial is a limited edition of 500 pieces all in black carbon finish. I love the B&R range but the 46mm is just too big for me. However I found a used / mint genuine 03-94 at a really good price and pulled the trigger. A bunch of other stuff will have to go to help pay for it, but then there is a bunch that wasn't getting any wrist time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Tastes are most subjective things... I think we could have dozens of opinions on "it's fugly" and "it's awesome"... Probably needless to argue. For the B&R the main concern in my case is that I can't get a correct version because they're all too large for my wrist... This is a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I've got a B&R 46mm and I love it. It's a great attention getter and a great ice breaker. It's great for those parties or at a bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgotan Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hi from France Does anybody know the price of this improved BR01 rep ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Not yet available. But if they're like the other series, they should be between 200 and 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobug Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I just put an order in for one. We'll see what it looks like. Hopefully next week sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) I've got a B&R 46mm and I love it. It's a great attention getter and a great ice breaker. It's great for those parties or at a bar. Why can't you use an ice pick like everyone else?! Edited April 11, 2008 by Importr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Why can't you use an ice pick like everyone else?! Tried that, but it pretty messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 258 USD, removable lugs and finally coloured dials glow (not mentiooned how ) This rep seems one step beyond. But 46x46... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobug Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 So previous B&R reps with colored lume didn't glow? Is there a lume upgrade available for these? I just put in my order for a SS/Orange version of this one. I was just informed that its 3days away. I guess we'll see what the lume looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers158 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 (edited) Looks like all the new versions are fantasy watches. The limited editions yellow, orange and blue only comes in PVD/DLC case. Not SS. Maybe the PVD ones are going to be also released soon. Edited April 12, 2008 by rangers158 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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