Thursday, April 14, 2016

Bell & Ross and Renault

Bell & Ross announced two new models as the official Watch Partner of the Renault Sport Formula One™ Team.


Courtesy of Bell & Ross
The first being the BR-X1 RS16 Skeleton Chronograph. Limited to only 250 pieces.

The movement is the BR-CAL.313 (self-winding mechanical). The upper bridge is in the shape of an X. 

Hours, minute, continuous seconds at 3 o'clock, date at 6 o'clock.  The chronograph function provides a 30 minute counter at 9 o'clock.

The case measures 45 mm and is constructed of Carbone ForgĂ©®, grade 5 titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts. The push pieces are what Bell & Ross refers to as "rocker" push buttons.

It is water resistant to 100 meters.


 The other piece is even more limited, with only 20 pieces available.  It is the BR-X1 RS16 Tourbillon.

Courtesy of Bell & Ross
The movement is the Bell & Ross Caliber BR-CAL.283.  This is a hand-winding flying tourbillon equipped with a mono-pusher column wheel chronograph function.  Hours, minutes.  The chronograph functions are - 30 minute counter at 11 o'clock, 60 second timer at 1 o'clock, with a power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock.  The flying tourbillon enjoys pride of place at the 6 o'clock position.

The case again measures 45 mm and is constructed of Carbone ForgĂ©®, grade 5 titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts. The push pieces are what Bell & Ross refers to as "rocker" push buttons.


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