Bell & Ross Aviation

I’ve got several nice timepieces- Rolex, Panerai, etc- but the B&R is my favorite. I’ve worn it virtually every day since I bought it 4 years ago and looks and functions like new. I’ve abused this thing surfing in multiple oceans, hard freeze winters at 12,000 feet, and countless days at the gym, in the yard, and at the office. I originally bought it as an addition to my small collection but it quickly became my go-to watch for everything from formal events in a tux, with a suit at the office, or swimming at the pool. This watch does it all. I absolutely love my Bell and Ross and recommend it to anyone looking for a unique, tastefully simple yet incredibly durable timepiece. You can see from the photo it has zero scratches or any signs of wear after FOUR years of consistent use. Very few watches at any price can hold up that well.

(1) Out of the box, the watch was (and is) losing at least two minutes per week. This is exceedingly poor performance for a mechanical watch in its price range. (2) You'd expect a large (42mm), boxy watch to come with a strap that would fit a man's wrist. Unfortunately, the strap that comes with the watch only fits 7-inch wrists, and the seller wouldn't help me. "Customer Care" at B&R was similarly unhelpful, and I had to go on the B&R website and pay $250 for an adequate-length rubber replacement strap and buckle. While the fit, finish and overall looks of the watch are pleasing, I wouldn't buy another B&R watch.

I only saw this watch in pictures; took a chance and ordered it. I'm totally pleased, it looks as good as I thought it would on my wrist. And, of course, anything I order through Amazon is always prompt and accurate.

B&R makes very high quality iconic watches. This one is really great because of the ceramic case. Essentially impervious to scratches this makes the watch much, much better than PVD watches, which wear off over time. The ceramic also makes the watch comfortably lights. This is also the classic watch dial that made B&R an iconic brand. You can't go wrong with this watch.