FSOT: Bell & Ross BR123 Vintage *Black Dial* - Full Set

VE3FXY

Bronze Contributor
Grail Chasing Sale! In order to reach my goal, I'm listing watches I thought I'd never let out of my sight. As such, once I reach my goal I may withdraw the rest to hang onto 'em.

I'm going to regret this, but I'm putting up my Bell & Ross BR123 Vintage for sale. This is the full kit, inner and outer boxes, papers, and card proving it came from a Canadian dealer.

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Pictures tell the tale: this watch has been worn very lightly in rotation with others, and the original strap (included) was swapped out early on for the stitched buffalo leather that completes the look in my opinion.


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This one has the desirable matte black dial, which together with the high domed sapphire crystal and sub seconds has a great vintage vibe.

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Case finishing is very nicely done to say the least, with great attention to detail particularly in the contrast between the brushed case and polished lugs.

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There is a tiny flea bite on the top left lug, however as seen in the above photos it's difficult to catch even with my DSLR (I made an effort to do so with the next photo). Compare that deliberate shot with the other photos to confirm it could be brushed away in no time at all by a watchmaker (I didn't bother) .

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The deployant shows only subtle signs of having been on a wrist.

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As is evident in the photos, condition is Excellent. The OEM B&R handmade strap is quite nice but I wanted something in dark brown with contrasting stitching, and the buffalo leather strap shown will accompany this BR123 Vintage to its new owner.

Now only $2095 on your wrist via Parcel Pro, fully insured, for this full set originally purchased from a Canadian dealer!
 
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VE3FXY

Bronze Contributor
PMed answered - thank you for your interest!

FYI This originally sold from the Canadian AD for well over $3,000 CAD plus HST.

Grail goal achieved! This means I can now consider trades up or down. Yes: even for a dress watch (but not limited to that).
 
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VE3FXY

Bronze Contributor
TTT

Update: Fielding a few trade offers. Getting close - if you were thinking of involving a trade, now's the time!
 
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