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Bell & Ross BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINEvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE
Bell & RossBR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE
MSRP $8,532
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE46mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE56 hoursh
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE100m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE$8,532
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Maroon
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.203
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,532
$499

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE

The Bell & Ross BR 01 is recognized as a bold, 46mm "instrumentation watch" that drew inspiration from airplane cockpit altimeters upon its 2005 release. While one reviewer found a smaller variant in the line too flat and difficult to wear, the BR 01's unique design and historical significance are acknowledged. On balance, the Bell & Ross BR 01 is noted for its distinctive cockpit-inspired aesthetic and its impact on watch design at its launch.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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