Bell & Ross is a brand loved by many and disliked by just as many.We've heard them described by industry leaders as "arrogant" and "smug".Some knock them for using base movements with no modification (sometimes even quartz movements) in their watches and then charge well above what many people deem reasonable.We don't believe replica IWC watches to be arrogant, their designs attract many people and if people around the world are willing to pay their prices, then so be it.That said Bell & Ross is certainly not what we'd consider "haute horology" and they are not pushing the limits of watch.
And here's why:They are a young brand, founded by Brunco Belamich and Carolos Rosillio (thus, "Bell & Ross") in 1993.But back then, the brand didn't even make their own watches.In fact, they were basically just reissues versions of swiss replica watches made by Sinn, a German company, with their name plastered on the face.It wasn't until 2002 that B&R broke off from Sinn and created their own timepieces in Switzerland.We have to give credit where credit is due, they have been wildly successful in just a short period of time (even though they did inspire us to write our one and only negative review).
The watch we have found for you today is one that a real Bell & Ross fan will want.It is one of the original Sinn produced (and branded) chronographs, before they were replica Swiss Rolex ETA watches marking their own stuff.The watch itself is good looking, if not a little boring.It is a 3-register chrono with an automatic movement, sapphire glass, and the whole deal.What is most interesting about this watch is the dual-branding of Bell & Ross AND Sinn.Then, however, you turn the watch over and you see who is really running the show.The case back makes no mention of Bell & Ross and states "SINN Chronograph", and everything else is in German.
