Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Military Beige and BR V2-94 Military Beige Chronograph

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In Baselworld, Bell & Ross adds to their already very impressive lineup of watches with a new dial for the popular V2 line with two new Military inspired beige watches – the V2-92 Military Beige Automatic and the V2-94 Military Beige Automatic Chronograph.

Two new models are in the new lineup One a three handed automatic with sweep seconds hand and the other a bi-compax chronograph Both are equipped with a date window at 4, and feature screw down crowns and rated to a water resistant rating of 100m

The case, dial and hands

The case is the standard V2 case which is used by several Bell & Ross models, including the recently review V2-94 Bellytanker Bronze.

The markings and bezel of the original Bell & Ross Military M1 model we launched 2 decades ago has been brought back and seen in these models The bezel on both models are bi-directional The design of the bezel is based on the early M1 bezels which were used by Bell & Ross in the 90s

The dial is in a light beige, and is vintage inspired.

The dial markings are classic Bell Ross, very legible and clear The dial looks very well balanced and aesthetically pleasing

Both these watches equipped with a satin-polished steel bracelet or a new black/beige elastic canvas strap supplied by Erika’s Originals.

The canvas strap is a one size fits all affair, with a sliding buckle We found it a bit difficult to engage the clip on the buckle as the action is much easier with the dexterity of both hands.

The crystal on the dial side is in sapphire crystal, and Bell & Ross used their ultra-curved sapphire with the characteristic heavy distortion when viewed through the curved part at an angle Straight ahead, the view of the dial appears un-distorted

We also liked the matte finished case, and the entire ensemble, either with the bracelet or the strap has a very polished casual elegance look.

The movements

Both watches come with sapphire case backs The movement finish is not elaborate, but competently executed by machine and suffice for the engineering purpose

The automatic movement is sourced from Selitta and is the ubiquitious SW300-1, while the chronograph is based on a module on the dial side of the ETA 2824-2.

As the Selitta is a basically a clone of the ETA, the view from the case back look almost identical.

Parting thoughts

As usual, Bell & Ross makes beautiful watches The new Military Beige series is no exception The designers at their studio are masters of their art, and manage to pull off each variation with aplomb, and makes each execution look interesting.

Accepted that these are all based on rather plebeian movements with no complications, nor do they feature wonderful finishing But these watches are good looking, and will appeal not in a fashionista kind of way, but perhaps in a more tasteful, more discreet style

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