After several years of not meeting with Bell Ross, we sat down with the brand at Baselworld 2019 and we found a winner in the new Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze chronograph.I could say Bellytanker all day long its simply that fun.? That being said, the word belly just doesnt come to the forefront of watch-related names, but here we are with the Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze chronograph and in our brief time with it, we came away impressed.The New Bell Ross Bellytanker BronzeThe Bellytanker name used in the?Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze stems from emergency fuel tanks hanging from the bottoms of older fighter planes.? As BRs website also tells us, the name is also used synonymously for salt flat cars made out of said tanks.? Several years ago, a limited edition stainless steel chronograph and three-hand model were released with sandy colored dials.? They were good looking watches, but this new piece is truly eye-catching.A Bronze Case that Wont OxidizeThe new?Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze chronograph, as the name states, has a case made of the copper and tin alloy.? Unlike the vast majority of bronze-cased watches we come across, though, this material has been passivated.? Now, what BR means by this is that the case really wont oxidize and turn color like most we see.? We werent offered much detail on how this is done, but my guess is that the case has been coated in some sort of lacquer to keep oxygen from doing its work.? So, the bottom line is that youd better like gold or at least its color if youre going to consider this watch.A Warm DialWith a black tachymeter bezel including gold numerals and a twin-register reverse panda look, the?Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze pulls in just enough vintage Daytona cues to make it seem familiar, but theres enough uniqueness due to applied stick and Arabic indices to remain fresh.? Bell Ross also did a nice job of keeping the hands fairly slim and the result is that ones focus truly rests on the dial.? Thats a good thing in my book because theres a real warmth going on here that really works against a tanned skin tone.? Coming back to the dial, I wouldve chosen to eschew the circular date window that sits at 4:30, but its relatively unnoticeable with its gold font on black background.41mm CaseThe?Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze contains a domed sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and pushers, and scre-down case back.? All that adds up to a vintage looking 41mm chronograph with a modern 100M of water resistance.? Inside the Bellytanker, we have the BR-CAL.301, which is essentially an ETA 2894-2.? Its a 37-jewel modular chronograph with a 42-hour power reserve.? Its nothing overly unique, but its known to be a reliable workhorse.? BR fits its chronograph on a black calfskin strap with a bronze butterfly clasp...despite Tudors use of an in-house movement and a name associated with , I actually like the looks of the Bell Ross more!Our Thoughts and PricingIts truly amazing how tow-tone, gold, and gold-tone watches have come back into vogue.? I sometimes wonder whether people were truly asking for them or if watch companies simply felt the need to push something new until the public finally decided to accept.? For me, its fine as I enjoy colors apart from basic stainless.? The?Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze chronograph is a slightly different offering with its unique case, but Id like it a bit to another new release we saw at Baselworld in the new Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Steel Gold.? Whats amazing is that despite Tudors use of an in-house movement and a name associated with , I actually like the looks of the Bell Ross more!? And, at least a couple of my team mates felt the same.? At 4,900 Euros and in a limited run of 999 pieces, the new Bellytanker certainly doesnt qualify as inexpensive, but its a damn good looking watch.News on the Bell Ross Bellytanker Bronze isnt current on the official site, but keep checking for more information.