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I recently acquired this Bell & Ross BR03 - 92 Aviation watch that I had been wanting to get this year . This one came with a signed Bell and Ross stainless bracelet  . I really hadn't seen any of this model with a Stainless Steel bracelet before . 

I installed a silicone rubber B & R strap until I get one of the leather straps . It's the 42mm model and I believe they have a 46mm version . It has a bright blue lume that is very easily read owing to the large uncluttered dial .

 

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Nice watch if a little on the large side for my taste.

I do have another problem with it too. A mysterious screw in the middle of the back with a label that says "do not unscrew" would be too much for me to resist. It's like having a big red button that says "do not press"... you just have to to see what happens!!

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33 minutes ago, Marc said:

Nice watch if a little on the large side for my taste.

I do have another problem with it too. A mysterious screw in the middle of the back with a label that says "do not unscrew" would be too much for me to resist. It's like having a big red button that says "do not press"... you just have to to see what happens!!

Its very tempting. :D 

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The 'do not unscrew' screw is no great mystery, It's gives access to the setting lever, as the watch is de cased from the front. :D

But what was i originally going to say? oh yes, really nice watch, I'm jealous only I too share the problem of some others in that I cannot wear large watches, appreciate? yes. wear? no.

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2 hours ago, MilTimeCan said:

Very nice time piece.

The "do not unscrew" directive is definitely for newbs like me.

How does it go again, only fools rush in where angels fear to tread.... :D 

Thanks . I had gone window shopping in a high end shop in Waikiki , [Tourneau ] , and saw the Bell and Ross line and had to have one . 

I realize that it has a large presence , but when you see and wear it ,....it's nice  . I do like it . 

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I'm reminded of an off color joke.

A child was born with a solid gold screw in his navel.

All his life he & everyone ask the question what is it for?

He is told to go to India where such things are known by the Yogis

He goes to India, & is told to climb the golden mountain to find the answer

He reaches the top & yells what is this screw for?

A golden cloud forms overhead ,a gold arm pierces the cloud with a golden screwdriver 

which unscrews the golden screw in his navel.

He stands up and his butt falls off!

 

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