{"product_id":"case-420-bell-ross-br-123-original-black-ref-brv123-bl-st-sst","title":"Case #420 — Bell \u0026 Ross BR 123 Original Black Ref. BRV123-BL-ST\/SST","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"145qrnu\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eCase #420 — Bell \u0026amp; Ross BR 123 Original Black Ref. BRV123-BL-ST\/SST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Nice Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThe Bell \u0026amp; Ross BR 123 Original Black Ref. BRV123-BL-ST\/SST is a clean, modern everyday sports watch with a strong aviation-inspired identity. At 41mm, it wears with enough presence to feel substantial, but the overall design stays restrained and highly versatile thanks to its balanced black dial, polished steel case, and simple three-hand layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is its clarity. The BR 123 does not rely on complication or excess to make its point. Instead, it leans into strong proportions, legibility, and a crisp instrument-style look that feels equally at home as a daily wearer or as part of a broader collection of understated modern tool watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThis example is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003every nice pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eminor wear throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with careful use. It includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003ewarranty card is undated\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ebox is missing its pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRV123-BL-ST\/SST\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e BR 123 Original Black\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel, Fixed\u003cbr data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with Silver Stick Indices\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic (Caliber BR-CAL.302, Sellita SW300-1 base)\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Oyster-Style Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very nice pre-owned condition overall, with minor wear throughout. The warranty card is undated, and the box is missing its pillow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vr0rnk\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e✈️ Aviation Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eThe BR 123 sits in the more streamlined side of the Bell \u0026amp; Ross lineup, carrying the brand’s instrument-inspired design language into a cleaner and more wearable everyday format. It keeps the strong legibility and purposeful feel associated with Bell \u0026amp; Ross, but presents it in a watch that feels especially easy to wear daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eThat balance is a large part of the appeal. It has the confidence and clarity of a tool-watch design, but the simplicity of the case and dial keeps it from feeling overbuilt or overly aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eThe appeal here is rooted in design and versatility. The BR 123 Original Black is one of those references that makes sense immediately on the wrist — clean black dial, polished steel case, bracelet configuration, and a layout that feels focused and unfussy. It is a strong option for someone looking for a modern Swiss automatic with a more understated identity than the usual mainstream sport-watch paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eExamples with box, papers, and cards always present better, and this one still offers that stronger overall package despite the missing box pillow and undated card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003eRecovered as a Bell \u0026amp; Ross BR 123 Original Black Ref. BRV123-BL-ST\/SST. Very nice pre-owned condition overall with minor wear throughout. Includes box, papers, and cards. Warranty card undated. Box missing pillow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tceir8\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003eCase #420 delivers a clean, modern Bell \u0026amp; Ross with broad everyday wearability and strong instrument-watch character. With its black dial, steel bracelet, and honest, well-disclosed presentation, this is a very attractive example of the BR 123 Original Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57935955886383,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/6BC7B894-124F-4988-BA2B-C8488C9C90CB.jpg?v=1778547796","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-420-bell-ross-br-123-original-black-ref-brv123-bl-st-sst","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}