This is the Bell Ross WW1-90-S, a recent model inspired by WW1-era pocketwatch conversions, where the lugs were loops of wire soldered onto the case. This one has the automatic ETA 2892 base with (I assume) either Soprod or Dubois-Dupraz modules for big date and power reserve. We first covered the Bell Ross WW1 watch collection here.The case is gorgeous, mirror polished and very well made indeed. By the numbers: 45.0mm across, 12.75mm thick at center of crystal, 52.8mm lug to lug. 93g on the strap and a 6.7mm crown. Water resistant to 50m, non-screwdown crown.Between the all-dial style and high-polish steel case, this Bell Ross is an attention-getting watch. In direct sunlight you can better see the curved surface of the outer dial as well as the galvanic finish. The dial design interests me: no minute markers, but big 9 and 12 numerals and a small logo. An interesting mix of empty space and purpose. Nice, long, well-proportioned hands make for excellent legibility. Especially with a dial this wide, youll read this at a glance.The caseback is so well made and polished that my camera focussed on the reflected wispy clouds instead of the metal. I liked the result.Alligator strap, signed thorn buckle with logo, two strap keepers. Note how the shape of the buckle matches the lugs; nice attention to detail.On the wrist, its bold. In a very unusual, I care about design and quality sort of way.Nice medium-height profile, goes well with cuffed shirts.A bit closer. Note the play of light on the upper half of the dial from the dial finish and domed crystal.With regards to functionality, its excellent the big date is much easier to read (and matches the dial proportions better), the power reserve is always nice to have and the timekeeping is easily chronometer-grade. Smooth winding and setting, of course, and a lovely smooth sweep on the extra-long seconds hand.At the MSRP of $5,500 the WW1-90 has a lot of competition. I picture it as competing with the Omega Aqua Terra, omega Explorer and perhaps some of the IWC flieger line. Its a lovely, well-made watch, but thats a lot of money. If youre shopping in that price range, its a choice less ordinary that should serve you well.??Take Our Poll [...]