Bell and Ross Video...

A really cool video from Bell&Ross.....

Bell & Ross: Once upon a time in the sky

Photograph: Bell&Ross

Omega SM300...

One of the outstanding things (yes there is more then one) on my Omega SM300 Homage is the winding stem. When I sourced my movement (from an older Seamaster), the original winding stem was too short. As such, I had to use a stem tube extension. All that changed when I finally ordered a new winding stem.

My Omega SM300 Homage...

The old winding stem (at the top) and the new winding stem. Note the stem extension on the old stem. 

The Omega with the stem removed, ready for the new stem. 

Closer view of the movement, caliber 552. 

The new winding stem fitted to the crown and ready to be fitted to the movement. Once done, 1 less item to worry about.

Oris Artix Pointer Moon

Since 1904, Oris has been manufacturing mechanical watches in the village of Hoelstein in Switzerland. Over the years, many innovative and remarkable timepieces have left the factory, always focused on useful complications and functional design.

Ask for the Moon.

The new Oris Artix Pointer Moon is no exception. Based on the in-house developed Calibre 761 movement, this classic timepiece precisely displays the lunar cycle by means of a pointer hand.

CASE

Material: Multi-piece stainless steel case

Size: 42.00 mm, 1.654 inches

Top Glass: Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside

Case Back: Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass

Operating Devices: Stainless steel crown

Water Resistance: 10 bar (100 m, 328 ft)

Interhorn Width: 21 mm

MOVEMENT

Number: Oris 761, base SW 220

Dimensions: Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’

Functions: Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, moon phase by centre hand, date window, instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second

Winding: Automatic winding, bi-directionally rotating red rotor

Power-Reserve: 38 hrs

Vibrations: 28’800 A/h, 4 Hz

Jewels: 26

The Artix Pointer Moon reference 01 761 7691 4054-07 521 81FC.

Photograph: Oris

Bell and Ross BR03-94 Carbon Orange

Bell & Ross has always been fascinated by aeronautical instrumentation and by the plane as an object. From the first timepieces, this inspiration has nurtured the development of collections based on two focuses. Firstly, aeronautical instrumentation, specifically that of the instrumentation panel, with the AVIATION Collection. Secondly, the evocation of key eras in the history of aviation, through the development of pilots’ watches in the VINTAGE Collection.

Since legibility of on-board instruments is vital in aeronautics, two colors are prevalent in cockpits: matte black for its anti-reflective properties and white for its extreme legibility. Orange – reserved for essential information – also has an important presence and, having always featured on the Bell & Ross models, has become emblematic of the brand.

In 2014, Bell & Ross presents the BR 03-94 CARBON ORANGE, designed especially for professionals working under extreme conditions who require optimum legibility in all circumstances.

As in aircraft’s cockpit instruments, and to facilitate the reading of short periods of time, a touch of orange contrasts with the matte black to highlight all the indications relating to the chronograph function.

Photographs: Bell&Ross

Technical Specifications:

Movement: ETA 2894 Automatic Movement

Functions: hours, minutes, seconds. Date. Chronograph: Two-Counter (60 second and 30 minute accumulators)

Case: diameter 42 mm. Black PVD steel finish. The orange

tappet is made from steel with a polycarbonate-ABS protective cover

Dial: matte black, numerals, hands and index covered in a photo-luminescent coating

Crystal: sapphire with AR Coating

Water resistance: 10 ATM

Industry News

I have decided to stream line the industry news (product launches) and longer report it as my take but to present it as it is presented to me. I think this is a much better way of presenting the news and also removes any mistakes I may make. There will be a new tad called 'Industry News' where all these will be placed. Hope that makes the blog better. :)

Alpa-s...

Looks like Bell&Ross is collaborating with another aviation body to produce a special edition watch. This time Bell&Ross is working with ALPA-S. ALPA-S is the Airline Pilot Association Singapore. They are basically a professional body representing pilots (commercial) in Singapore. 

The watch they have chosen for their collaboration is the BR03-92 Type Aviation in stainless steel. It will be called the BR03-Aviation Type ALPA-S. It is a limited edition of (I believe) 100 pieces. 

The watch...

Closer view of the watch...

Photographs: Bell&Ross

I like... 

Watch Shopping in Bangkok Part 4

Well, not really a report on watch shopping but we at Siam Paragon and they were having a watch exhibition (?) of some kind. It is hosted by Watch Galleria. Not too sure how long it will be on but lots of cool watches on show (and for sale). 

The exhibition is at the main concourse of the mall....

Lots to see...

Some of the watches on display... Apologies for the poor quality of some of the photographs...

Grand Seiko..

Seiko Landmaster Spring Drive...

When it comes to Seiko, there are lots of models that you don't see elsewhere. Just a visit to Watch Galleria main store in Siam Paragon is an eye-opener. 

Other watches...

Issey Miyake.

Bremont.

Zenith. 

Oris.

Glycine. Limited edition to celebrate Glycine 100 years. The F104 wrist watch (automatic) and F104 pocket watch (hand-wound). This particular set is no. 250 of 250. 

Walking around the mall, I spotted these...

Ice-Watch BMW collaboration watch. Very cool...

There is a blue version as well and the watch comes in a number of sizes. 

Anyway, a visit to Siam would not be complete without a visit to this place.