At their villa launch in March, brammont unveiled a new arrowhead timepiece, continuing their journey to create sturdy but aesthetically pleasing aviation-style replica watches with a certain British allure. It is one of three fine works in the collection of their new armed forces. Approved for use by her majesty’s army, the collection includes a three-handed tool called a macaque, a diving watch called Argonaut, and the arrow chronograph shown here. 
Although this is not the first time Bremont has worked with the military, it is the first time the brand has created watches that will bring British troops and civilians, and the line is a departure from the Bremont format that has built their watches over the past decade. I spent some time with the entire series (actually most of the bremont models), and I think the armed forces series deserves a closer look, not only because of its modern military context, but also because it lays the foundation for the future of bremont in terms of design and price.
Bremont is a brand I’ve always been interested in. Not only did the initial release dovetail with my early development as a professional watch writer, but I’ve had a brmont Solo since December 2012. I love that they are a new (er) brand, and I love that they have gone out of their way to make their replica rolex watches stand out both technically and aesthetically (think: hardened steel case, unique design, and a unified focus from the start).
Because these days there are some growing pains, but for those of us behind the product line, the development is still strong, the quality and brand have matured and the passion behind it is still focused on solid products that are worn and can stand up far beyond the standard abuses of everyday life (even for those in the military).
For the armed forces series, we not only found a new entry point in pricing (machete is $3,445), but we also found a new case design. Without going into the entire history of brmont, it is important to know that one of the core design attributes of brmont is their “tripping” in the case of using a three-piece design stacked with a lug/frame structure (usually in the case of aluminum) and in the case of steel. Most watch brands use a two-piece design (case and back), a structure that not only allows for a very cool case architecture but also changes the material, finish and color of the central case elements independently of the other components.
For the “armed forces” series, brammont opted for a more traditional two-piece design that allowed them to achieve a more affordable price. Take the arrow chronograph as an example, its hardened steel case is 42 mm wide, 15 mm thick, lug to lug 51 mm. While the eye-catching central case elements may disappear from this series, the sides of the case have some additional details, and the size is a sought-after hair set more than 43mm wide for most of the collection.
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Excellent Bell & Ross BR05 Replica
The BR05 collection is obviously connected to the BR01 collection. But, as we note in our introduction, since Audemars Piguet replica introduced the first Royal Oak in 1972, it has had a clear connection to the larger world of integral stainless steel sport watches. The case shape for the BR05 watches has been in use by Bell & Ross for many years, as has the typeface on the models with Arabic numerals. And it’s a great opportunity to be persuasive enough to appreciate their value in themselves, not just as a design homage.
When we took the fake watches apart to take pictures, my first impression of them was that they were of high quality. Price points create higher expectations than you can bring if they are cheaper than they are now. However, in terms of price, the case construction and surface treatment you get is much more complex and complex than a typical steel to steel, time and date watch at this price. 
The case has been very attractively executed, with sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces. Care has obviously been taken over the details, including the radial alignment of the bezel screws, the construction of the crown guards, and so on. I feel the company’s use of an ampersand lends a fine mid-20th-century flavor to the proceedings. The execution of the BR05 watches, on the crown, clasp, and dial, serves to connect those two elements in particular, and the watch overall, to Bell & Ross design in general.
At lower price points, you don’t get the manual, traditional high-end sports finish, whether the movement is internal or external. So in-house vs. outsourced becomes a competition on features, durability, longevity, and accuracy. For a relatively small independent firm like Bell & Ross, developing a general purpose, multi-role automatic movement is harder to justify when there are excellent existing technical solutions, such as Sellita movements, which, in the case of the BR05 watches, allows the company to expend extra effort on case and bracelet design, manufacturing, and finishing, without raising the price to a problematic level.
Standard industrial finishing is nothing to be ashamed of, but it is usually not something to be flaunted. Now, the BR05 Skeleton makes no pretensions about the movement finishing, and the openwork is done in a plain, workmanlike fashion that suits the general vibe of the watch. However, this is like many open-dial replica watches at this price, interesting primarily for those who are fascinated by mechanisms as mechanisms, not as expressions of fineness in craft.
These warnings aside, as a whole, I find these very attractive watches personally. The casework and execution of the bracelets is very good indeed, and if the BR05 steel watches do not rise quite to the quality of, say, a Royal Oak, the price doesn’t rise to that level either. In conclusion, the BR05 collection feels to me, not only like a solid addition to the replica Bell & Ross collections, but also to the much more expensive products in this rapidly expanding watch category, it is an interesting and attractively priced option.
Side Effect of Watch Customization
It’s difficult to imagine that adding diamonds, one of the world’s most coveted and precious stones, could actually reduce the value of Rolex .But honestly, whenever you customize or modify a Rolex, it’s kind of like putting lipstick on the Mona Lisa. Yes, she may look cooler, but you’re just changing a perfect (and priceless) painting for aesthetic indulgence.
I may be dramatic, but I’m not the only one who believes this. Rolex deliberately and selectively places every part and component of its watch on purpose and meaning. Pure collectors won’t even consider buying polished watches, let alone one with aftermarket diamonds or new faces with colorful additions.
Having said that, I honestly understand the motivation of customizing a Rolex. Replica watches are part of fashion, I think fashion and style should be interesting and personalized. Meanwhile, I don’t think you can modify Rolex and expect it to age well – because the value is likely to go down, particularly when it reaches the vintage collecting state. But in order to see both sides and start a good conversation within the community, I will explore everything – the good, the bad and the expensive.
I understand why you’re customizing your Rolex. Rolex has not traditionally been the kind of brand willing to go out of trouble for fashion. So, if you’re the kind of person who’s tired of the same old stuff and wants to customize it, or just take a risk, I think customization is a good choice for you.
Nowadays, there are many options for aftermarket modifications. You have companies that will overhaul your replica watch to make it look like a long-lost vintage treasure, while others will provide you with a transparent case back you’ve always wanted. You can even get PVD coating on your Rolex case and bracelet for a timeless matte black look. Of course, you can also choose to switch dial to get the dream color. When you customize Rolex, you will have a completely unique piece that is sure to catch eyes and start a few conversations.
Even though customization seems like offers endless possibilities, it also limits the potential for value. For serious collectors, this is a big turning point. Sure, all of us collect replica watches for the love of the object itself. But a big part of the fun is collecting watches that have become of great value or that have been appreciated over time. Once you start replacing genuine Rolex parts with aftermarket parts – no matter how fancy they are – you actually take value from the watch.
Also, when you customize a watch, you are less likely to resell it. Your custom settings may appeal to you, but they may not appeal to others. Moreover, you can bet that any pure collector will go out quickly when find these modifications. If you buy a watch in the market and the seller mentions a custom job or modification and get tired of this risky investment, or avoid it altogether. That is, unless you understand that fake watches will be more interesting and stylish than valuable.
PHOTO Review of Bell & Ross BR01-92 Replica watches
The automatic movement gives the seconds hand a good sweep. It keeps time well and offers a good life span, especially if you wear it more often. This watch comes with Japanese Quartz movements. This kind of movement is precise and has more than decent power reserve. It’s important to mention that the numerals don’t glow in the dark. The strap is made from genuine leather and the embossed writing looks like the one one the original. That’s a pity because it would have made it look even more authentic. The watch also comes with a leather strap that integrates the lugs for a seamless look.
As you already know, I am a fan of big, bulky luxury replica watches. I’ve said it so many times, and I’ll say it again. Thus, it should come as no surprise that my newest addition to my replica watches collection is the Bell and Ross replica BR01-92. The BR01 Bell and Ross collection are one of the most popular. The Bell & Ross is a French company, known for their vintage models. Even if the inspiration for these watches is vintage, the creations also have a fresh, modern feel to them. Their target audience is formed by people that want a good-looking watch but are more conservative when it comes to details. Most of their designs are simple, and this Bell and Ross BR01-92 fake watch is no different. That’s one of the reasons why the designs feature dials that are easy to read. This brand gets its inspiration from Sinn, a German brand. That’s probably also because one of the founders worked at the Sinn company and, in the beginning, Bell and Ross were dual branded Sinn watches. The Bell and Ross watches were born from historical military timepieces.
Their look was inspired by the one of an airplane cockpit dashboard clock. The BR 01-92 Carbon has one of the purest designs in this collection. The black coated metal tends to be used more in the cockpits because it doesn’t reflect light. Everything is easy to see because of the high contrast between the hour numerals. One thing that I don’t like about it is the model number.
On this one, it appears as 01-94, but it’s in fact 01-92. I chose to buy this one that appeared as 01-94 because, besides the model number, it looks more like the original.This watch looks and feels amazing. I like it that it has a nice weight for its size. In terms of looks, it features the iconic Bell & Ross rectangular dial with few elements on it. Just like I was saying, it has oversized hour numerals for an easy reading. I love the black carbon finish on the case of this watch. On the dial, you can also see the logo of the brand, as well as the model number.
This model also comes with a rubber strap, but I prefer this one because it gives it a more classic look and I think that it matches the vintage feel better. I was telling you in one of my previous Bell & Ross replica posts that I kind of ignored my collection of these watches. Thus, a new Bell & Ross BR01-92 replica had to be my newest addition, Thus, here’s my newest review for the Bell & Ross watch lovers. The hands are oversized as well. On the dial, you can also see the Bell & Ross logo which looks just like the original. What I don’t like There is a high contrast between the color of the numerals and the black dial, for the same reason.
Custom and personalized Strapped replica Watch
It is February and we have yet another replica Watch Strap Review for you. Most strap makers use this design not because they don’t know better but because it’s a wonderful layout and looks great on almost any watch, vintage or new. Shell Cordovan is popular leather among strap makers and leather craftsmen in general. The smooth shiny finish makes it unmistakable and the stamp on the back guarantees that what you have is indeed the real deal. The edges are not merely smooth but also rounded, giving the strap an extra comfortable feel and -sit on the wrist.
From now on let me call them SWC as a, it is much easier and b, this is how they refer to themselves. Not too long ago I received an Instagram DM from Shawn, the man behind this project. He seemed like a very humble yet professional guy and nice chap in general. Now let’s look at the measurement; 13cm and 8cm in length, 20mm in width and 4mm in thickness. They are pretty standard sizes I think. We discussed a few things regarding the review, like we usually do, and agreed that Shawn should send me a few samples of his work for the upcoming review. Let me emphasize that throughout the process he has proven to be pretty much one of the most helpful and easy guys I have ever dealt with. SWC gets the same raw leather so instead of buying old balls and cutting them up they just use the leather straight from the manufacturer. For that, I thank you very much, Shawn.
The company is located in Chicago, the same city where watch sensation and friend of Fratello replica Watches, Oak & Oscar hails from. The rest is history, as they say and we are happy that we can help cementing SWC’s name into the walk of fame of strap makers. Something must be in the air in Chi-Town when it comes to timepieces as besides the above-mentioned guys our last swiss cheap replica Watches Strap Review contestant, Rover Haven Straps, also comes from near the Windy City (well, Michigan, but close!), just like the late Speedmaster legend, Chuck Maddox. Not that I do not have a good relationship with guys we review but he was extremely nice and helpful. The driving force behind establishing the brand for Shawn, like in most cases, was the lack of a decent strap for his first nice watch, again like in most cases. Don’t worry, I’ve tried one made from a baseball glove, an actual baseball, but I have yet to see one made of a football.
Custom Football Strap
This strap is absolutely fine, sits comfortably and does not make my skin itch at all. I received 3 straps from Shawn, 3 different yet unified ones. All of them are made of Horween leather (what else, right?) yet they look and feel completely different. SWC uses tanned leather from the best American tanneries including Horween (also Chicago-based). During my time as a writer for straps and accessories in general I have come across a good few sports-inspired straps. Even though we try and find strap makers from around the world we also have to give space for guys coming from the same country, especially if we’re talking about countries like the US or Italy where many craftsmen are dealing with leather goods. Meaning that the company (Wilson) producing the actual footballs for the NFL has to buy leather from Horween. Technically this one is not made of a football either but the actual leather the footballs are made of. Let me elaborate; Horween is the licensed (only) supplier of leather for the NFL. However, Strapped Watch Co. is happy to work with your measurements if you want to have one custom-made, like my brother Michael Baby-wrist Stockton should have I’m always afraid of these sports straps as I tend to think they should be stiff and uncomfortable in the wrist…. and I’m always wrong.
Conclusion
All in all, it’s a cool summer strap alternative for your go-to watch. It should look cool on an Oak & Oscar (I’m looking at you, Chase). In fact, I wore it while watching the Super Bowl so it already has several nice history attached to it. The price of this stunning Strapped Watch Co. NATO strap is $75 (€66) that seems like a fair price in my book.The price of this awesome is around $85 (about €75), which is actually quite decent in my opinion. It should be the flawless match. I’m enjoying it on my vintage Angelus and I have a feeling it will not leave the cheap swiss replica watches anytime soon. But this is something else, elegant yet sporty and special.