Bell & Ross watchmakers have been on the vintage kick here and there for a time-kept minute now. Unsurprisingly they have added two new models to their vintage BR line, a line developed in admiration of advances in aviation in the era of the second world war. The BR 126 (shown right) , which is a special edition […]


12 Aug
Clooney, Damon, Murray, & Goodman in WWII heist flick

George Clooney revisits familiar territory with his latest revision of the heist flick — this time framed in World War II Nazi Europe. Assembling another Ocean’s Eleven-level ensemble cast — Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and the always awesome John Goodman — Clooney tells the true story of a most unlikely motley platoon of scientists, […]


2 Apr
3 limited edition timepieces based on aircraft instrumentation

Since their inception Bell & Ross have always been inextricably tied to aviation, their watches frequently taking aeronautic themes — whether it be their Vintage WWI Chronographe Monopoussoir Watch, their WWII Bomber Regulatéur Chronograph or the “BR01 Airborne II” Skull & Crossbones Wristwatch. Now they’ve stepped up their game by actually basing the aesthetic and even movement […]


For some, booze is their fuel. It’s the gasoline that stokes the fires of amusement, and elevates a good night out to a hazy adventure of debauchery and hijinx. For those people, the Jerry Can Flask may be the perfect drinking accessory — it’s a 6 ounce flask that replicates the old GI gas cans […]


The Pottery Series by Japanese label NEIGHBORHOOD features objects that incorporate original ideas from when Japan was occupied by the US after WWII. Specifically, twists on historical porcelain pottery items that were exported during the time. Featuring heavy American influences with the Colt firearm in hand, the bold incense holder is embellished with intricate designs […]


30 May
Inspired by the timepieces of pre-WWII & WWII aviators

Like the Bell & Ross PW1 & WW1 Vintage Watches and WWII Bomber Regulatéur Chronograph we’ve covered before, the BR Vintage Collection separates itself from the usual B&R output by prescribing to a more vintage look, acting as an homage to pre-WWII and WWII aviators. Now, for the first time the BR Vintage Collection — made […]


23 Apr
Limited edition 100% brass lighter made in the USA

This American-made Zippo is a highly limited edition replica of an original 1941 naval lighter, specially modified for the Japanese label Neighbourhood. The 100% brass lighter features a custom metal “NH” anchor on the front, an anchor motif on the side, a stenciled carpe diem lettering on the back and is painted in a distressed […]


7 Mar
Classic watch inspired by navigational tools from WWII bombers

After a decidedly more ostentatious design with their Horizon Wristwatch, Bell & Ross return to their subtle ways with the latest piece in their collection, the WWII Bomber Regulatéur. As usual for the aviation and military-inspired watch makers, the Bomber Regulatéur is inspired by navigational tools from WWII bombers — just as their Horizon was […]