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Bell & Ross BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINEvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE
Bell & RossBR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE
MSRP $8,532
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE46mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE56 hoursh
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE$8,532
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Grey
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.203
Miyota 82s5
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
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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