The Bell & Ross Divers watch is the result of a collective experience and many years accumulating a specialist knowledge. The current model is the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 as shown here in stunning orange and black in a steel case.
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A continuous feedback loop incorporating the skill of the Bell & Ross designers and master watchmakers, coupled with the best testers in the world, the end users, many professional users. The current model – the BR 03-92 – follows the styling of other B&R timepieces with it’s distinctive square design resembling aeronautical instrumentation.
Established in 1992 by Belamich & Rosillo
Watch enthusiasts who grew up admiring Bell & Ross may be surprised to learn the company founded as recently as 1992. Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo started the business as a university project. The couple gave their names to the new business. Bruno Belamich contributing the “Bell” and Carlos Rosillo adding the “Ross”. Bruno was the designer of the watches while Carlos Rosillo acted as the operational head of the company.
Inspiration from Aviation & Military Instruments
The brand is known for creating timepieces that are inspired by aviation and military instruments. However, in recent years, Bell & Ross has also ventured into the world of diving watches, and one of its most popular models is the Bell & Ross Divers watch. The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver is the first square diving watch created by Bell & Ross. A watch designed for diving professionals meeting the international standards governing dive watches.
Professional Grade Diving Watch
The Bell & Ross Divers watch is a professional-grade diving watch that is designed to withstand extreme conditions. It has a water resistance of up to 300 meters, making it suitable for deep-sea diving. The watch also features a unidirectional rotating bezel, which can be used to measure the elapsed time of a dive.
Optimal Legibility at Depth
The case of the Bell & Ross Divers watch is made from stainless steel and has a diameter of 42mm. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal that is scratch-resistant and anti-reflective. The dial itself is designed for optimal legibility, even in low-light conditions, with large Arabic numerals and luminescent hands and markers.
A Well Crafted Luxury Dive Watch
Overall, the Bell & Ross Divers watch is a stylish and functional timepiece that is perfect for those who enjoy diving or simply appreciate a well-crafted luxury watch. Its rugged design and professional-grade features make it a reliable and stylish companion for any adventure.
Genuine Bell & Ross Divers watches on eBay
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In their own words …
Bell & Ross – the ultimate reference in the world of professional aviation watches – is constantly striving for excellence. Each watch is designed in harmony with the context in which it operates. This spirit of innovation and quest for challenges could be seen in the DIVER collection that conquers ocean depths and meets all the requisite specifications of a true diving watch. Bell & Ross has developed measuring tools that are perfectly adapted to the sub-aquatic environment and are the efficient companions of divers under any circumstance.
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Bell & Ross Diver Gallery
All watches shown below are from the Bell & Ross Diver 2022 collection. To get a better impression of this watch in the “real world” we have added a gallery of images showing watches previously discovered on eBay. Please continue to scroll down the page to browse these customer’s photographs.
Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver
The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver is available in several designs and colour schemes. All are immediately recognizable as Bell & Ross with their iconic square case and cockpit styled dials. The latest models include bronze cases as well at the standard polished steel cases. On all models – the stunning case-back bears the engraving of a 1940’s diver. ChronoDivers only showcase the very best dive watches on the market and the Bell & Ross Diver is certainly one of those – definitely in our Top 10 all time classic timepieces.
Bell & Ross engineers have captured the spirit of the classic military watch and the undeniable style of a diving watch. Every component is there for a reason – no superfluous gimmicks or fancy trimmings. From the finish of the four case screws to the micro-detailing of the hour indexes and their Super Luminova® filled finish – PERFECTION
Examples of the BR 03-92 Diver
eBay is a great place to go to check a) the current prices of Bell & Ross diver watches and b) to see what the watch looks like in the “real world”. Most product photos on eBay are taken with great care to best represent the watch. You get to see what it really looks like (not a computer enhanced brochure photo). The watches featured below where discovered recently on eBay – all certified authentic.
Look for that little BLUE TICK
All the watches shown below have been sold this year on eBay. ChronoDivers aim is to give visitors access to luxury dive watches at a great price. eBay is now a safe and secure environment to purchase luxury watches with their authenticity guarantee. It might not be the first place that springs to mind when looking to buy, or sell, a Bell & Ross watch but it’s definitely worth checking. Keep an eye out for the BLUE TICK on the listing. If it’s got the BLUE TICK – you know it’s a 100% genuine Bell & Ross – independently certified.
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Browse a selection of Bell & Ross and other luxury watch brands – all covered by the industry respected eBay Authenticity Guarantee ✅ . Why risk buying a watch with no provenance or certification when you can purchase one without risk on eBay. The certificate of authenticity comes with NO COST to the buyer whatsoever – it also makes re-selling the watch a lot easier in the future.
Ask for more images if necessary
Remember that the images on eBay are part of the condition / description report. Ask for more photos if you feel the need for more information. If, for example, a BR 03-92 looks like it has a small scratch on the bezel near the 20 minute mark – ask the seller for some more zoomed in photos. Better still, why not ask for a video for even more detail.
Who Wears Bell & Ross Diving watches
Bell & Ross diving watches are popular among diving enthusiasts, professional divers, and military personnel. The brand is well-known for its high-quality, durable, and functional watches that are designed for use in extreme environments.
Many people who wear Bell & Ross diving watches are those who engage in diving activities as a hobby or profession, such as scuba divers, free divers, and military divers. However, these watches are also popular among people who appreciate the rugged, masculine style of the brand and want a durable timepiece that can withstand harsh conditions.
In addition to divers, Bell & Ross watches are also worn by pilots, astronauts, and other professionals who require highly accurate and reliable timekeeping instruments. The brand’s commitment to functionality, precision, and design has made it a favorite among many discerning watch enthusiasts.
As worn by the following Celebrities
There are several famous people who have been spotted wearing Bell & Ross diving watches, including:
- Daniel Craig – The current James Bond actor has been seen wearing a Bell & Ross BR03-92 Diver in the movie “No Time to Die.”
- Sylvester Stallone – The actor and avid watch collector has been spotted wearing a Bell & Ross BR 02-94 Chronograph during various events and interviews.
- Kevin Hart – The comedian and actor has been seen wearing a Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver during his workouts.
- Tom Hardy – The actor has been spotted wearing a Bell & Ross BR02-92 during various public appearances.
- Robert Downey Jr. – The actor has been seen wearing a Bell & Ross BR03-92 Diver during press events.
- Hugh Laurie – The actor and musician has been seen wearing a Bell & Ross BR02-94 during interviews.
- Bruce Willis – The actor has been spotted wearing a Bell & Ross BR02-94 during red carpet events.
- Lewis Hamilton – The Formula One driver has been seen wearing a Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbon during races and other events.
Why buy a Bell & Ross
We’d give the same reply to anyone – buy a Bell & Ross if you like the style of the watch and want to wear something that stands out from the crowd. A unique design that doesn’t look like all the other Rolex Submariner, Omega Planet Ocean and Breitling Superoceans. That’s the bottom line – they’re a quirky design and need to be worn by a person happy with their own decisions and free from following the herd.
Some brands see the value of their watches fluctuate dramatically over a period of time. A good place to look at the value of a specific watch or an entire brand is WatchCharts.com (ext link). Bell & Ross are one of the “Steady Eddie” brands. No massive gains or rapid growth, but also no sharp off the cliff falls or huge losses.
ChronoDivers is AGAINST the purchase of watches as an investment – full stop. “BUY to WEAR” is our moto. However, it’s nice to know that your £4K / $5K purchase is going to be worth a similar price in 5 years. At the time of writing this – that was true for Bell & Ross watches. Please pop over to WatchCharts.com for a more detailed look
Steel, Bronze or Ceramic Cases
Is there a brand out there that is any more unique and instantly recognizable? We don’t think so. The BR 03-92 is available in three case materials. The first is the original model of Bell & Ross diver with it’s satin polished steel case, the second is the CuSn8 Bronze case. Finally there’s the limited edition matt black CERAMIC cased version with FULL LUME dial.
In short, it’s nothing short of a fully functional, technically certified diver’s watch. A quick browse over the technical specification leaves no doubt that this watch is up there with the best of the rest. Everything from ceramic bezel, to 300m water resistancy and sapphire crystal anti-reflective watch glass.
Bell & Ross Diver’s Watch Specification
- Movement: calibre BR-CAL.302. Automatic mechanical.
- Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date.
- Case: 42 mm in diameter. Matt black ceramic / Bronze / Steel.
- Bezel: Unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel with 60-minute scale.
- Dial: black, blue, gree, lume, red. Metal applique skeleton Super-LumiNova®-filled numerals and indexes.
- Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
- Water resistance: 300 meters.
- Strap: woven black rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric or steel.
- Buckle: pin. Black PVD* coated steel.
- Certified to ISO6425 Dive Watch standards
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Alternative brand with an Aviator’s pedigree
If you’re attracted to the aeronautical styling and pedigree of the Bell and Ross watches then there’s another brand that may appeal. Bremont was founded by two British brothers in early 2002. Nick and Giles English have a passion for flying, their company is named after a French farmer who helped them when they crash landed their biplane in his field. The Bremont Supermarine collection is a range of robust and reliable timepieces designed specifically for divers and water sports enthusiasts.
Further Reading and External Shopping Links
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- eBay Guaranteed Authentic – a filtered selection of Genuine Bell & Ross watches
- Ernest Jones Authorised dealer – browse our shopping partner’s Bell & Ross Collection
- Bell & Ross > Official Website (bellross.com external link)