ADVICE PLS! Bell & Ross BRS CERAMIC BLACK PHANTOM

[GIRLFROMARS]

Hi all,

Need some advice please!

I am looking for a new everyday watch with a budget of about $3500-$4000 and am considering the BELL & ROSS BRS Cermaic Phantom (rubber strap) because of the design (i personally like big-face watches).

Was quoted:

• 15% off at the boutique (3 year warranty, $3315. 20% possibly if i buy 2)
• 20% off at AD (2 year warranty, $3120).

For the savings of $195 I'd rather get it from the boutique, but my question I guess really is

At S$3210, do you guys think it's worth the price for a Quartz movement? (I read a thread where a member here got 23% discount from an AD for a B&R, not sure whether I was offered a lower % because the one i like is from the lower range.)

I've seen a few reviews on the Automatic movement and how it's not fantastic, not too sure what people will have to say about the Quartz....

Also, does the additional 1 year warranty matter?


Any advice appreciated.

Thanks!

[GIRLFROMARS]

- AD just called - only boutique carries the BELL & ROSS BRS Ceramic Phantom. -_-

[agong]

Honestly, I wouldn't pay anything more than $1000 for a Quartz watch... Unless its like Patek Quartz or some old AP quartz.

Other than that I would prefer to get myself some decent automatic at $3k. You've got plenty of decent choices at this price range.

[Watcha]

1. Most important you like the design.

2. Their auto movement and quartz from ETA. Same like many other swiss brands.

3. IMO 1 year warranty dont matter.

[lshinxl]

If u're still looking, and do not mind preowned, I'd lookout for a BR01 series. You could start with the BR01-92 SS as their base model, or even the PVD version. I personally prefer the heritage but its not easy to find even brand new.

[skydweller_sg]

I wouldnt pay 3k+ for a quartz br
Auto is fine but br resale value sux
Eg a preown br01-92 ss is only 2-2.5k
I would buy a preown rather than direct from br boutique or AD

[intime]

Better survey preowned for B&R because of the price different is quite far