Refreshed Bell & Ross

[offshorematt2]

So, my BR03-92 was getting on a bit and the time keeping was getting a bit erratic to say the least. Booked it in for a service, new rubber strap and on a whim, asked if they could change the dial and hands to that of the Phantom model...

Took almost twelve weeks in the end for various reasons but got it back today and I'm absolutely over the moon. Apart from a few minor scratches on the leading edges of the PVD coating, it looks like a new watch. They quoted me for a new case but it seemed a bit unnecessary to change it all. Too much Trigger's broom for my liking. I'll just call it patina

So here it is ready to join the watch rota again. Didn't realise how much I missed it until I got it back.



Sorry for the grainy iPhone shot.

Funnily enough I was in a watch shop in CDG airport a couple of years back buying a Tag, and I mentioned to the salesman that I fancied changing the face on the B&R. The French salesman curled up his lip and in utter disdain, said "I don't know how they do things in Britain but we won't do that here" I was more amused than offended. Maybe I'll pop in by next time I'm transiting through and tell him that if it's okay for the factory, it should be okay for his duty free shop

[kazste]

Looks really nice,I really struggle to see why these don't have a bigger following, I have a military green and it's a really we'll made piece.
Keep meaning to pick up a phantom but want the chronograph version.