Editorial
The BR V2-93 is Bell and Ross doing GMT the practical way: a round 41mm steel case with the brand's signature four-screw bezel, a proper bi-directional 24-hour hand, and an ETA 2893 movement that every watchmaker on earth knows how to service. No square case, no aviation theater, just a clean and capable travel watch at a price that makes sense against the competition.
Bell and Ross built its reputation on the square BR 03 and BR 01 cases, but the V2 line has always existed as the brand's argument that the four-screw bezel detail translates just as well to a round case. The BR V2-93 GMT arrived in 2020, slotting into the lineup as the travel-ready variant of the 41mm V2 family. It draws directly on the BR 03-93 GMT lineage but wraps the same complication in proportions more comfortable for everyday wear.
The ETA 2893 inside is a proven workhorse, which keeps service costs realistic and parts availability high for the foreseeable future.
The four-screw bezel is a design signature, but the screws are decorative and fixed, unlike the functional tool-watch screws buyers sometimes assume them to be. Dial color consistency has varied across production runs, so compare in person if you are buying pre-owned and care about exact shade. The ETA 2893 runs at 28,800 bph, which is correct, but vintage-tool-watch buyers expecting a higher-beat movement will be disappointed.
Bell and Ross resale holds less well than equivalent Rolex or Tudor GMT references, so buy this because you want to wear it, not as a store of value. Water resistance is 100m, adequate for splashes and swimming but not for diving.
