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People whose mission—and lives—depend on their watch depend on Bell & Ross.
Astronauts, military pilots, elite police, race car drivers, divers and underwater bomb-disposal experts all count on Bell & Ross watches to go the distance despite violent accelerations, dramatic temperature swings, high pressure and other extreme conditions so they can get the job done.
From Cockpits to Wristwatches
Founded in 1992 by childhood friends Bruno Belamich and Carlos A. Rosillo, Bell & Ross is a youngster among the Swiss watchmakers. But their bold, utilitarian timepieces immediately made a mark with aerospace and military professionals. Two years later, they began selling to the public.
The first watches were crafted by Sinn, a German manufacturer of dashboard instruments. In fact, the first Bell & Ross model (Space 1) was actually a re-issue of Sinn 142—the first automatic chronometer used in space, worn by German astronaut Reinhart Furrer on the 1983 Spacelab mission.
Space 1 and subsequent Sinn models re-issued under the Bell & Ross name featured both companies' logos. The partners also collaborated on new watches until 2002, when Bell & Ross began its own independent production in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
I have been collecting mens wristwatches for several years now and finally learned the ins and outs of buying watches of all sorts. My collection ranges from mens luxury watches to an inexpensive stopwatch. So I have learned how to get a great deal on the best mens watches.
Unfortunately, watches are part of the Jewelry industry which means the price you pay for the exact same timepiece is often way different from one seller to the next. Like buying a new car, haggling is expected and if you are like me and don’t like haggling. this guide will really help you save a lot of money.
Fortunately, watches are the same no matter where they are bought so comparing deals is easier than comparing jewelry. If you have chosen a watch or not, the first thing to determine is your budget. You can choose a watch in advance or not. The real key is to determine if you are interested in expensive mens watches, modern mens watches, or a vintage investment watch for the ladies because budget should determine where to make your watch investment. So we will start with my number one rule… Read the rest of this entry
