[ItODDospeed]

So I was lucky enough to play with B&R's Tourbillon today. I took some pics and I thought I'd share them. Enjoy...

 

[wickedlysane]

You weren't lying...that thing is sick!

 

[Craig]

Generic outsouced movement from BNB (rescued by Hublot) for $150,000. Pass. There are many tourbillons I would take over that one.

Craig

 

[ChumpChange]

Genereric outsouced movement from BNB (rescued by Hublot) for $150,000. Pass. There are many tourbillons I would take over that one.

Craig

And I was just about to pull the trigger on one.

 

[OMG BBQ WTF]

Love the strap on that Panerai. Where did you get it if you dont mind me asking

 

[ItODDospeed]

I'm very aware of it's origins. Half of the watches on here are borrowed movements. I didn't buy it I just thought it was worth looking at and sharing. I only buy in house movements anymore except for my BR01-97. Just thought the forum would enjoy the pics.

 

[ItODDospeed]

Love the strap on that Panerai. Where did you get it if you dont mind me asking

The Strapsmith and he is a sponser here. I have several of them. I even got another one today.

 

[OMG BBQ WTF]

The Strapsmith and he is a sponser here. I have several of them. I even got another one today.

thanks man, I love the look. I will have to order one from him

 

[Eternal-E]

Nice, I love that piece.

 

[Craig]

I'm very aware of it's origins. Half of the watches on here are borrowed movements. I didn't buy it I just thought it was worth looking at and sharing. I only buy in house movements anymore except for my BR01-97. Just thought the forum would enjoy the pics.

Thanks for sharing the pics. While I too prefer in-house movements, I am not opposed to outsourced movements. My Panerai 172 has an outsourced movement.

The bigger issue I have with the Bell & Ross Tourbillon is that, IMHO, B&R is breaking with its DNA and brand identity in order to be something that it is not. B&R makes robust and distinctive pilot watches housed in a unique case design. They are not a high complication, technically advanced company. Your BR01-97 is a perfect example of B&R's brand identity -- it is entirely consistent with the DNA of the brand, and the outsourced movement works. Conversely, outsourcing a tourbillon movement for a pilot watch, then trying to pass off the end product as reflective of your own technical competence, is disingenuous and contrary to the brand identity.

Craig

 

[RaCinStylez]

looks outstanding

 

[ItODDospeed]

Thanks for sharing the pics. While I too prefer in-house movements, I am not opposed to outsourced movements. My Panerai 172 has an outsourced movement.

The bigger issue I have with the Bell & Ross Tourbillon is that, IMHO, B&R is breaking with its DNA and brand identity in order to be something that it is not. B&R makes robust and distinctive pilot watches housed in a unique case design. They are not a high complication, technically advanced company. Your BR01-97 is a perfect example of B&R's brand identity -- it is entirely consistent with the DNA of the brand, and the outsourced movement works. Conversely, outsourcing a tourbillon movement for a pilot watch, then trying to pass off the end product as reflective of your own technical competence, is disingenuous and contrary to the brand identity.

Craig

Well put and I couldn't agree more. If that watch wasn't at the top of the watch forum I wouldn't have even bothered posting it. I would so spend my money on another watch if I had the money. I'm not going to front, 30k is my cut of for a watch.