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Bell & Ross Antimagnetic Chronograph V-126-XL-BRO

Partially verified

This Bell & Ross Antimagnetic Chronograph, identified as reference V-126-XL-BRO and dated to circa 2006, is a stainless steel wristwatch featuring a chronograph complication. The 42.5mm stainless steel case includes a polished bezel, a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and dual barrel pushers. The matte brown dial displays luminous Arabic indices, a tachymeter scale on the outer periphery, a lumed sword-style handset, two chronograph sub-counters, and a date display positioned at 4:30. The watch is powered by an automatic ETA 2894-2 movement, which offers a 42-hour power reserve, visible through a sapphire exhibition caseback. It is presented on a brown leather strap fitted with a signed stainless steel deployant clasp. The watch is rated for 200 meters of water resistance and possesses antimagnetic properties.

Front view of the Bell & Ross Antimagnetic Chronograph showing the brown dial, sub-counters, and leather strap.
Front view of the Bell & Ross Antimagnetic Chronograph showing the brown dial, sub-counters, and leather strap. — Analog Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Bell & Ross
Reference
V-126-XL-BRO
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 2006
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 42.5mm stainless steel case, which features a polished bezel. The crystal is made of sapphire, and the caseback is also fitted with a sapphire window, allowing for a view of the movement. The crown is signed with the brand logo, and the case is equipped with dual barrel pushers to operate the chronograph functions.

The dial is finished in matte brown and includes luminous Arabic indices. The handset is of the sword style and also features luminous material. An outer tachymeter scale is printed on the dial periphery. A date window is positioned at the 4:30 location, and two sub-counters are present to register elapsed chronograph time.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a 42.5mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, dual barrel pushers, and a polished bezel”
  • “features a matte brown dial with luminous ‘Arabic’ indices, an outer tachymeter scale, a lumed ‘sword’ handset, a dual-register chronograph, and a date window at 4:30”

Movement and Functionality

The chronograph is driven by an automatic ETA 2894-2 movement. The calibre provides a 42-hour power reserve. As a chronograph, it is designed to measure intervals of time through the use of the two sub-registers for minutes and hours.

The timepiece is marketed with antimagnetic capabilities and a water resistance rating of 200 meters. The mechanical components are visible through the exhibition caseback.

Evidence for this section
  • “Viewable via a sapphire exhibition caseback is a reliable, automatic ETA 2894-2 chronograph movement with 42 hours of power reserve”
  • “boasting antimagnetic qualities and 200m of water resistance”

Accessories and Presentation

The watch is supplied with a brown leather strap. The strap is secured to the wrist with a stainless steel deployant clasp that is signed by the manufacturer.

The package is reported to include certain factory items and a recent repair certificate according to the vendor description.

Evidence for this section
  • “a brown leather strap with a signed, stainless steel deployant clasp finishes the package”
  • “It also comes with some of its factory goodies and its recent repair certificate.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production range for the reference V-126-XL-BRO?
  • What specific magnetic field intensity rating defines the 'Antimagnetic' designation for this model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Bell & Ross Antimagnetic Chronograph V-126-XL-BRO
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ReferenceV-126-XL-BRO“Reference V-126-XL-BRO”
Case diameter42.5mm“42.5mm stainless steel case”
MovementETA 2894-2“automatic ETA 2894-2 chronograph movement”
Water resistance200m“200m of water resistance”
Dial detailsMatte brown with luminous indices“matte brown dial with luminous ‘Arabic’ indices”
Date window4:30“date window at 4:30”
Power reserve42 hours“42 hours of power reserve”

Visible details

  • Matte brown dial with white Arabic indices
  • Date aperture located between 4 and 5 o'clock positions
  • Signed crown with the Bell & Ross logo
  • Exhibition caseback revealing the internal movement

Research qualifications

  • The specific production year is stated as circa 2006
  • The inclusion of factory accessories and repair certificate is mentioned but not visually documented

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

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Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record a082c54f4c

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