Despite being relatively new on the scene, Bell & Ross became a cornerstone in the world of professional aviation watches. It is internationally acclaimed and admired by timepiece aficionados worldwide. Bell & Ross was founded in 1992 as a university project by two long-term friends, Bruno Belamich (Bell) and Carlos A. Rosillo (Ross). They share a desire to create practical and long-lasting vintage pieces that are truly amazing and functional when used.
Not only does the company want the watches to look nice, but also it wants them to be used as an instrument and constant partner to help those who work in professions where they must endure harsh environments, violent accelerations, or dangerous pressures.
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Aviation BR-X1 Hyperstellar
One of the stylish Bell & Ross watches for adventurous men is the Aviation BR-X1 Hyperstellar. It is a chronograph influenced by space exploration, housed in a titanium housing, and powered by a self-winding movement. The value of the piece is made for astronauts and space exploration enthusiasts. This watch has a 45 mm wide square case. Its fixed bezel has an insert made of anodized aluminum in blue, which is also known for its lightweight. A bumper made of rubber is also part of the housing’s construction for additional structure protection.
Water resistance to 100 meters is provided by the timepiece’s rocker push buttons on the case band. The transparent dial on the Bell & Ross Aviation BR-X1 Hyperstellar is constructed with the same darkened sapphire as the case and allows you to see the watch’s movement from the dial side as well. It is powered by the Caliber BR-CAL.313 movement, which was developed exclusively for the brand by Dubois-Depraz and is based on the ETA 2894-2 base movement. Its strap is in a dark gray alligator leather top and a rubber lining in the same color.
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BR01 Casino Pink Gold Watch
The design of the one-of-a-kind BR01 Casino Pink Gold timepiece is directly influenced by the occasion, which takes place in Monaco, which is widely known as the Mediterranean’s gambling Mecca. The casino motif is present in the watch’s design. The dial of the BR01 Casino Pink Gold Watch features a roulette wheel. The accurate time is uniquely showcased on this dial. The hours are indicated by a moving zero numeral across the outer disk. The minutes are displayed by a miniature roulette ball on the middle disc, while the central portion rotates once per second.
The roulette-inspired Bell & Ross watch is in one of the brand’s distinguishable BR01 square cases, which are made of stainless steel with a black PDV finish. It has an automatic ETA 2892 movement that drives its extraordinary disk display system. The watch also has an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which is standard for timepieces of this caliber. The advanced roulette-themed wristwatch by Bell & Ross comes with two straps: a fine alligator leather strap and a rubber band. Both kinds of bracelets feature an elegant buckle made of steel with an 18-carat pink gold finish. This one-of-a-kind watch can also endure water pressure of up to 100 meters.
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BR 03-90 Watch
This superb BR 03-90 Steel and Gold watch is powered by a Soprod 9090 self-winding mechanical movement and two complications: an oversized date and a power reserve indicator. The square housing of this Bell & Ross Aviation series watch is primarily made of steel. It also has a pink gold bezel and crown, and the combination of these two materials looks extremely successful and appealing. A square case with four visible screws on the front side is supplemented by a fixed round bezel, and an 18K rose gold crown. The unique timepiece also has an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 100 meters. Aside from the gold elements of the housing, extra gold accents can be seen on the watch’s opaline-colored dial. This watch has a golden-brown stamped calfskin strap with contrasting stitching. Its leather strap has a satin-finished steel pin buckle.
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BR01 Burning Skull Watch
The Bell & Ross BR01 Burning Skull is encased in a distinctive square-shaped, micro-blasted stainless steel case with tattoo-style engraving on the bezel, sides, and case back. The whole watch case is tattoo-style embossed and encrusted. For maximum contrast, the engravings are manually filled with black lacquer. To relieve the lacquer, the case is baked several times. It is a lengthy and laborious process that takes several hours to complete for each case. The sturdy case measures 46mm in diameter and can withstand water pressure of up to 100 meters. The dial on the Burning Skull has been rendered in impressive three-dimensional specifics in full relief. It is actuated by an automatic movement based on ETA, which gives hours and minutes. There is also an extra ultra-durable black synthetic strap.
Takeaway
Bell & Ross is a well-known watch brand that is constantly innovating not just in its watches but also in other areas. They are famous for making watches with high-quality materials and dependable movements. Possessing one is truly incredible.