Bell & Ross BR03 Instrument Aviation Watch

Bell & Ross is presenting us with a new timepiece from their Instrument collection which they call as the Bell & Ross BR03 Instrument Type Aviation Watch. This new timepiece is designed with the classic Instrument watch silhouette combined with some modifications on its functionality and other detailing.The watch was released in two limited editions. Each of the editions comprises 520 watches. The model comes in two versions: one with stainless steel case with rubber strap and the second with stainless steel case and textile strap.

Like your usual Bell & Ross Instrument Watch, this BR03 Instrument Type Aviation Watch also includes a square shaped case combined with a round rotating bezel and dial. The case of this watch is composed of a PVD coated stainless steel material attached to a black fabric strap. This timepiece also includes a black dial but unlike the other Bell & Ross Instrument watches, this timepiece is equipped with digital screens that display numbers of functions including a chronograph, calendar, minute repeater, countdown timer, second time zone, and alarm. This watch also includes analogue function for the time indicator presented through the luminescent coated skeleton hands and hour markers.The timepieces are water resistant to 100 meters.

Bell & Ross Type Aeronavale Watch

The Bell & Ross Type Aeronavale watch is a handsome, precise, and exceptionally rugged pilots instrument. Created at the request of French Naval Air Force pilots, this stainless steel chronograph timepiece offers the demanding professional construction and exacting mechanical performance synonymous with Bell & Ross, within a limited edition series of only 150 watches, worldwide.

Measuring 41mm in diameter, the polished stainless steel case of this Bell & Ross chronograph watch is equipped with a winding crown and chronograph pushers which screw down. United with a screw-locking caseback, the timepiece is warranted water resistant to an impressive 200 meters. The extremely hard, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is surrounded by a bidirectionally rotating bezel that is graduated for a 60 minute scale, permitting a useful short-term time measurement capability.

The Bell & Ross Type Aeronavale watch is equipped with a mechanical movement ideally suited for high pressure situations both within and outside of the cockpit. Carefully adjusted by the Bell & Ross watchmakers, the selfwinding ETA 2894 caliber offers precise timekeeping as well as excellent reliability. The watch can record short term intervals within 30-minutes, as well as longer term periods up to 12 hours, in addition to showing continuous running seconds, and indicating the date. Fully wound, this Bell & Ross timepiece will continue to run for 42 hours when removed from the wrist.

Bell & Ross has fitted the Pilot Sapphire Type Aeronavale Chronograph watch with a sporty matte black dial decorated with large and instantly readable luminous Arabic numerals and arrow shaped hands. Tastefully displayed in the subsidiary seconds subdial at six o'clock is the distinctive logo of the French Naval Air Force fighters. This limited edition Bell & Ross timepiece can be obtained with a matching brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet, or a classic calfskin strap.

Bell & Ross Type Demineur watch

The Bell & Ross Type Demineur watch epitomizes the purposeful form-inspired-by-function ethic that drives this focused brand. Well-known for producing watches which meet the most stringent professional demands, Bell & Ross scores yet again with the Type Demineur timepiece--a tool created for the split-second high pressure field of bomb disposal on dry land or beneath the water. However, this watch's handsome straightforward design, functionality, and comfort make it equally well-suited for any sporting requirement.

The heart of the Bell & Ross Type Demineur watch is an impressively precise 7-jewel Swiss ETA quartz movement; in addition to its great timekeeping performance, this reliable motor is immune to the effects of magnetic fields. Protecting this device is a brushed stainless steel case equipped with an ultra-hard sapphire crystal, and screw-down crown and caseback; together, these elements unite to provide water-resistance to 200 meters, a level suitable for diving usage.

Ideal for marking off any short term time interval, the rotating bezel is graduated in 5-minute sectors, and rotates only in the counterclockwise direction. Subtle texturing on the side of the bezel facilitates a firm grip and easy operation in the toughest conditions. Bell & Ross offers the Type Demineur watch with a finely crafted stainless steel bracelet, a flexible rubber strap, or a fabric strap which permits a great range of adjustment--ideal for fitting atop a bulky coat, or wetsuit. The Bell & Ross Type Demineur timepiece is available with a matte black, or white dial, both options being generously marked with luminous applications that ensure great legibility and instantaneous reading in any light condition.

Bell Ross BR01-Type Intervention watch

On the occasion of RAID's 20th birthday,Bell & Ross was chosen to design the commemorative and symbolic watch for this elite body of the French National Police Force.

An exceptional, perfectly functional watch, the BR 01-Type Intervention instrument proudly sports RAID’s colours. Perfectly legible day and night with its black dial and photoluminescent hands, simple and discreet with its steel case covered with a black anti-reflection coating, water proof at 100 m with its screw-in back and crown and accurate in the heat of the action with its mechanical movement, the Bell & Ross BR 01-RAID watch is the ideal tool for these men for whom every second counts.

Emergency Service bomb disposal experts, fighter pilots, combat divers and today specialists in the fight against terrorism, this watch is a new prestigious reference for the Bell & Ross brand, synonymous with quality and reliability for extreme professionals.

Bell & Ross BR 01-94 Full Diamonds watch

The Bell & Ross BR 01-94 Full Diamonds Chronograph watch is a provocative sports timepiece which daringly marries the brute aesthetic of the pilot's chronograph with the allure and glamorous sparkle of fine diamonds. Like the entire collection of Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument watches, the Full Diamonds watch is a timepiece whose durability and performance under stress is assured. At the same time, however, this watch is also a dazzling conversation piece, and a unique piece of jewelry.

The case of the Bell & Ross BR 01-94 Full Diamonds Chronograph watch case in 316L stainless steel, which has been pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel, caselugs, and the top and sides of the case, amounting to over four carats total weight. The mother of pearl dial, complete with bold Arabic numerals is both elegant and exceptionally legible, sharing the same design as other Bell & Ross aviator watches; the luminous hands and hour markers enable outstanding performance in low or nonexistent light conditions.

Despite its dazzling appearance, the Bell & Ross BR 01-94 Full Diamonds Chronograph watch is exceptionally tough, resistant to both shocks and water; thanks to a fully insulated case, and a screw-down crown, the watch is fully water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters. Within the case, lies an excellent self-winding ETA mechanical movement.

With a proven track-record of reliability and precise performance, this caliber offers a rapidly adjustable date display, in addition to a chronograph function that can measure time intervals within 30 minutes, or up to 12-hours in duration; the subdial by 3 o'clock indicates continually running small seconds, and is independent from the chronograph. The Bell & Ross BR 01-94 Full Diamonds watch is completed by a fine alligator-skin strap which is available in several colors; thanks to the well-engineered design of the caselugs, various straps can be easily interchanged to suit the desires of the moment.

Bell Ross BR 01 Passes the Phantom Torch to the BR 03-92 Watches

Bell & Ross was one of the original companies to offer an all-black watch. The BR-01 Phantom was offered as a limited edition of 500 pieces of the basic model and 500 of the chronograph. The Phantom attracted a lot of attention and both models sold out faster then any other color BRs offered by the manufacturer. The Bell & Ross BR 03 Phantom picks up where its BR-01 big brother left off. It has a limited production run of 500 pieces per year, and promises to be quite a popular watch.

The dial on the BR-03 92 Phantom is surprisingly easy to read. The painted hour markers are thick and wide, therefore raised over the dial. They consist of a healthy dose of black photo-luminescent paint, which makes the watch even easier to read when the lights are turned off. I have found in similar watches from other companies that the black markers take longer to "charge" then light colored ones. This means that if you do not hold the watch directly under a light source for five minutes it does not glow in the dark very well. The BR Phantom dials, on the other hand, have a strong, green glow even after regular wear during the day.

The case of the BR-03s, as probably most Bell & Ross enthusiasts already know, is a 42mm square. Very few people have tried on a BR-03 and found it to be too large on their wrists. As can be imagined, this is not the case for the 46mm BR-01 watches. This is probably the main reason why the BR-03s were introduced in the first place. The case is bulky, but still pretty low profile with a thickness just under 10mm. The lugs are slightly curved allowing the strap to fit more snugly on the wrist. All around the BR-03 92 is a very comfortable watch, and thanks to its "genuine military specifications" is perfect for every day use either at the office or at the beach.

All-black is the new black. Bell & Ross was a pioneer in this respect, and helped make the low-contrast style as popular as it is today.

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Watch Metal (Stainless Steel) Bracelet

It finally happened, Bell & Ross is giving everyone's favorite square watch a metal bracelet. Actually, let me clarify. They are testing it out on the BR03 watch models. Seen here is one of the first of these types... maybe the first ever in a retail store. It is the BR03-92 watch with the new style metal bracelet that you can now get in addition to the rubber or other straps available with this watch line.

Bell & Ross does not currently have any plans to give the larger BR01 (46mm wide) watches a bracelet at this time. They are merely seeing how it goes with the smaller BR03 (42mm) models.It seems to make sense and feels like a visually comfortable fit. Like the straps, the bracelet tapers from the case down to the clasp a bit so that it does not feel unwieldy on your arm. The design is a bit retro, and the bracelet is done with a brushed finish on the top side, with polishing on the sides I believe. The inner side of the bracelet has a middle link that holds the larger links together. You get that nice clean vertical link look on the outside of the bracelet. The bracelet moves nicely and is flexible enough for what you'll need to do with it.

As you can see in one of the photos with the price tag, a Bell & Ross BR03-92 on the metal bracelet retails for $3,700. Quite a pretty penny (but that is the starting point of course). You can a lot of style and a good brand with a Bell & Ross. So while they are pricey, they use high grade Swiss ETA movements in most models (an automatic 2892-A2 in this pictured model), and tend to have a high buyer satisfaction.

Bell & Ross BR 01-96 Big Date watch

The Bell & Ross BR 01-96 Big Date watch presents the popular large date complication within a distinctive and highly sporty form. Bell & Ross has created a stir among watch aficionados with the BR 01 watch design; its striking, wrist-filling, square profile and easily interchangeable straps have redefined the sports parameter. The Bell & Ross BR 01-96 Big Date watch is animated by the time-proven and reliable automatic ETA 2896 caliber, which has been carefully adjusted and decorated by the Bell & Ross watchmakers. This movement features a rapidly adjustable big date display, which utilizes two discs for optimal legibility, and it also offers a central sweep seconds hand. Bell & Ross gives this fine mechanism optimum protection, placing it within a massive 46mm case that is crafted from 316L stainless steel; thanks to its robust shock-protected construction, and fully insulated screw-down crown, the BR 01-96 Big Date watch is water resistant to 100 meters, and ideally suited for the most demanding of adventures.

The Bell & Ross BR 01-96 Big Date watch is available with a choice of either a white, or black galvanic dial. Both dial choices are distinguished by bold, luminous hour markers and hands, that assure outstanding legibility in any lighting condition.The wearer can choose PVD case or steel case also. Bell & Ross supplies each BR 01-96 Big Date timepiece with a calfskin strap and a tang buckle, or alternatively, a strap in synthetic canvas. Thanks to the unique screwed lug design, these straps may be readily switched out to meet the needs of any mission or whim of fashion. A unique Bell & Ross desk stand is also available which transforms the watch into a highly attractive clock.

Bell & Ross Mystery Diamond watch

The Bell & Ross Mystery Diamond watch demonstrates a sparkling, feminine side to this purpose-oriented brand universally known for making uncompromising sports and professional timepieces. Women seeking a watch which unites sporty elements with the elegance of diamonds will find that Bell & Ross has produced an outstanding range of products to meet this demand. Bell & Ross crafts each Mystery Diamond timepiece from 316L stainless steel or 18K gold, which is given an impeccable highly polished finish.

Not just beautiful, this 34mm case is also highly protective of its fine movement, and is water resistant to 50 meters, thanks to the screw-in crown and screwed-down caseback. The Bell & Ross Mystery Diamond watch offers a unique technical surprise-the hours of this timepiece are indicated by a single diamond that appears to float in mid-air as it orbits the dial. A sapphire disc which bears the diamond takes the place of the ordinary hour hand, transforming the utilitarian function provided by a watch into something effervescent, beautiful and entertaining. This striking time display is supported by an excellent ETA automatic movement, which has a power-reserve of approximately 40 hours when fully wound. A date display, discreetly placed at six o'clock on the watch's dial is also a highly desirable feature.

The Bell & Ross Mystery Diamond timepieces appear in a wide array of model options. The Mystery Diamond White versions have a silvery white dial, while the Mystery Diamond Black displays a scintillating metallic black dial; both of these variations share the detail of a fine guilloche decorative pattern, as well as a multitude of strap options, and bezels which are polished, engraved with 5-minute intervals, or entirely set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. A precious model, the Mystery Diamond Gold, is also available, and features a luxurious case crafted entirely from 18K white gold or 18K yellow gold.