Bell & Ross BR 01 Aviation Instrument Watches For 2013
For 2013 Bell & Ross will once again offer up a few new "Aviation Instrument" themed collection of watches based on the BR 01 (BR01) case. I believe this is the third or fourth year of doing so and it began with pieces like the BR 01 Compass and then the?BR 01 Radar watch. The concept of the piece is to be even more directly "instrument" inspired even though the Bell & Ross BR 01 is called the "Instrument." Having said that, the standard BR 01 watches are straightforward standard watch dials while the Aviation Instrument collection are a bit more "interpretive."You sort of either love or hate these watches. Some people say that Bell & Ross is messing with their tried and true formula of unambiguous military watch designs, and still others love the playfulness and designs of these pieces which are directly inspired by specific cockpit instruments. Last year for 2012 we covered the three new Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument watches here with the Turn Coordinator, Altimeter, a

New 44mm RG thread
Can people post real life pictures of the new RG?

All the clearbacks have me wondering...
...does anyone make a totally clear watch? All from glass/crystal with very little metals?That would be cool.

Off with the old on with the new
Found this gem with an aftermaket bracelet. On with the new crocs and volia!

PAM Newbie 359 or 423
Hi AllAfter being a long term Rolex fan and telling myself I would never wear another brand, I have had my head turned slightly after seeing a Panerai on a gentleman's wrist whilst out this weekend. Whilst I don't know what model it was, it looked stunning and I have now find myself wanting oneI have spent several hours studying the various models and reference numbers (which is a bit confusing to start with) and THINK I have it narrowed down to the 423 or the 359 both Luminor 1950's. I love the brownish colour lume on the dials and think it would look great on the brown Assolutamente strap. The only thing that worries me is the size of the 423 47mm! (I have a 7.5 inch wrist) I guess I just need to try and find somewhere to try them onWhat do you guys think of these two models?