The Diving Instrument: Bell & Ross BR 02 Emerges From The Depths
Behold the BR 02. The Success of the Bell & Ross BR 01 really brought Bell & Ross back into the ether. The small company was basically sharing their name with Sinn, and selling Sinn watches to different markets. There was nothing wrong with the Bell & Ross watches, but they weren't as innovative as they were mere quality time tellers. Then a few years ago the airplane instrument inspired BR-01 watch was released in a wave of design controversy. Some said it was too square, some said it was too big, others said that it made no sense. And still others loved the idea.The BR 01 was a big hit, and resulted in several models and the Bell & Ross BR 03 for those who thought the original was too big. They really had a BR 01 for every taste, and now Bell & Ross is set to release the diving version. Because diving watches are inherently different, and require some additional features, the watch was redesigned and given a new moniker; BR 02.As you can see the BR 02 is unmistaka

Resetting date etc. on a grand complication
Having recently become the proud owner of a grand complication (5140G), I left it behind on a recent 7 day multi-stop trip, as I did not want it to be bashed around at multiple airport security checkpoints and also constantly to be worrying about its general welfare. I am sure that this excess of caution will pass with time and use ...As the run up to my departure proved more chaotic than I had hoped, I did not have time to figure out how to put the watch on its automatic winder for the first time. Hence the question: Does it make any difference if I just wind the watch forward a week, rather than re-setting it with the setting tool (with attendant risk of scratching whilst I am inexperienced in its use) ?As a matter of good practice, does it make any difference which way one advances the watch, if it were to be done on a regular basis ?

From 42mm to 36mm and back
I have a bit of a conundrum. I have a SS SkyD which is my daily driver at the moment. My other watches are a Tag chrono (40mm) and an Omega seamaster chrono (41.5mm). My wrists are a tad under 7.I've always liked the DD, and have been eyeing the 118238 or a 18238. I went to a AD and tried one on and it felt so small. It didn't look right but I'm assuming it's because I haven't warn a 36mm since who knows. Does anyone here alternate often between a 36mm and a larger watch? Am I just so used to 40mm+ that 36mm will always feel small? CheersRSent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk

Has Rolex boxed itself into a corner with Ceramic Bezels?
Ceramic is a fine material and looks like perfection on a Black Bezel white face Daytona. That said does every Rolex need to bring the bling? I like bling but not for every occasion. Also the charm of vintage Rolexes was the way they aged. A 2018 Rolex will look the same 50 years from now. Has Rolex boxed itself into a corner with this level of precision?

Heathrow Rolex Discount?
Hi everyone.This is my first post. I'm sorry if this subject has been brought up, and beaten to death.I'm an American, about to move to the UK. I'll be working for the military, so I'm under the impression I'll be working under Notice 431: Visiting Forces.I'm looking to pick up a Stainless Steel Batman GMT Master II.I've seen other posts here and on other forums hinting that if a person goes to Heathrow, the AD dealers will give a discount equal to the VAT Discount. (Is this just for Terminal 5, or does this apply to all Terminals)I guess people are hinting that they are getting the discount equal to the VAT, and then they are also filling out the VAT 407 form.So, if I'm reading that right, it's a double discount.This seems to good to be true. I'm assuming this loophole, if it ever existed has closed.Please correct me if I'm wrong, as I'd like to know what the truth is.