Collectors Corner: Bell & Ross BR-X1 Hyperstellar

Bell & Ross BR-X1 Hyperstellar

Collector’s Corner: Bell & Ross Reveals New BR-X1 Hyperstellar

Much to the delight of us all, Bell & Ross has unveiled a new BR-X1 chronograph, the BR-X1 Hyperstellar, which pays homage to man’s fascination with the beauty and mystery of outer space. This timepiece is a limited edition (only 250 will be released world-wide) so if you’re a Bell & Ross enthusiast and you’re lucky enough to find an authorized retailer that still has the BR-X1 Hyperstellar available, we’d suggest you jump on it!
The BR-X1 Hyperstellar has a BR-CAL.313 automatic mechanical movement contained within a 45mm titanium case with anodized blue aluminum and rubber inserts. The metal skeleton dial has luminescent indexes and hour and minute hands, while still allowing you to see right into the heart of the movement. Features include hour and minutes function, small seconds indicator at the 3 o’clock position, skeleton date window at the 6 o’clock position, and a chronograph function.
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The chronograph features a 30-minute timer at the 9 o’clock position and central chronograph seconds. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is grey-tinted to match the overall cool tones of the timepiece. The caseback is also covered by tinted sapphire crystal which is centered on the balance. The strap is a combination of grey alligator leather and grey rubber with a steel and grey rubber pin buckle.
King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized retailer of Bell & Ross timepieces in both the Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL stores.

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For more information on this eye-catching Bell & Ross BR-X1 Hyperstellar, please visit their website.

Resizing Alternative Metal Wedding Bands

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The Drawback of Alternative Metal Wedding Bands: Resizing is Sometimes an Impossibility

Alternative metal wedding bands are all the rage, but there are some downsides to choosing them over the more traditional gold wedding band. First and foremost, you need to know that some alternative metals actually can’t be resized. That means if you gain a few pounds thirty years from now, you’ll have to give up the ring you were married in for a brand new ring in a different size.
A multitude of external factors such as the amount of time that goes by (does the company even make that style anymore?) or the economy (is the company still in business?) may leave you unable to get the same ring you had in a new size- you may have to choose a new style altogether! Luckily, brands like Benchmark offer lifetime replacement for registered alternative metal wedding bands that cannot be resized. All you have to do is register your wedding band when you purchase it, and if ever you need a new size, simply send them your original ring and they’ll send you another one in the right size for free!

Titanium

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This titanium wedding band is available now!

Titanium rings are lighter than gold rings of the same size- a plus for men who aren’t used to wearing jewelry on their fingers and find it uncomfortable. Titanium is also extremely strong- 3x stronger than steel- and isn’t easy to dent or bend, making it a good choice for men who use their hands frequently, like carpenters or construction workers. Titanium rings can’t be resized, so be sure you don’t mind swapping it out for a new ring in the future.

Tungsten

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This tungsten wedding band is available now!

Tungsten rings are even stronger than titanium rings (4x stronger, to be exact) and while titanium is extremely resistant to bends and dents, tungsten can’t be bent at all! It’s strength in this case is also it’s weakness- the metal is so strong that it simply can’t be reworked into a different size.

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For all the hassle around sizing, there are still plenty of good reasons to choose an alternative metal wedding band over a gold band, such as durability, lack of necessary long-term maintenance, and cost-effectiveness. Talk to your jeweler to find out if an alternative metal or a gold wedding band is the right fit for your lifestyle!

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