The Manual Wind: Bell & Ross BR Desert Type

By Ian Schwam February 10, 2016

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It is sometimes forgotten that the timepiece is fashion accessory. Although watch brands tend to beat the their own drum in that sense, on occasion a watch will be introduced that does follow trend. Camouflage has been done right by a few watch brands over the years; Hublot most notably. Now Bell & Ross has subtly brought back the desert theme in their classic casual square. They have introduced a series of black DLC cased watches; Desert Type.

The desert type is offered in a chronograph and non-chronograph in their BR-03 42mm case as well as a quartz version in their smaller Type S case. Holding true to this classic and simple square, the desert type has one major trait, dial and strap color. The sand color dial and strap play for a great contrast against the black case and black hands and marking on the dial. A sandwich layering of the dial makes for nice detail on the piece as well. A rugged yet soft look, the Desert Type is a great casual weekender. All Bell & Ross BR line watches come with an addition black cloth velcro strap for added sportiness that would fit perfect on this watch as well.

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Whereas the Camouflage Hublots of years past may have been out of reach due to their high price point, the Bell & Ross is attainable. With a price tag around $4,000 for the BR03-92 non-chronograph, my choice of the three for simplicity, this piece will not leave your wallet high and dry.

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