The BR 05 Chrono A523

From Bell & Ross -

Courtesy of Bell & Ross

This new chronograph is born out of the partnership of Bell & Ross and the Alpine Formula 1 racing team.

It is limited to 500 pieces.

Here are the pertinents -

BR05C-A523-ST/SST---BR05C-A523-ST/SCA

Movement: 

calibre BR-CAL.326. Automatic mechanical.

Functions: 

hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date. Chronograph: 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, central chronograph seconds.

Case: 

42 mm wide, 14.25 mm thick. Satin-polished steel. Screw-down crown. Crown guard. Sapphire case-back with 360° oscillating weight

Dial: 

black. Applique numerals and indices filled with Super-LumiNova®. Metal skeletonised Super-LumiNova®-filled hour and minute hands. Chronograph seconds hand with A-shaped counterweight for Alpine.

Crystal: 

sapphire with anti-reflective coating.

Water-resistance: 

100 metres.

Strap: 

black and blue calfskin leather or satin-polished steel.

Buckle: 

folding. Satin-polished steel.

The Robert Kubica Limited Edition

From Oris -

Courtesy of Oris

Limited to 250 pieces, this is a tribute to celebrate the return of the Formula One driver to the paddock following a fairly horrific injury.  So welcome back Mr. Kubica!

Courtesy of Oris

Here are the pertinents, straight from Oris -

Oris Robert Kubica Limited Edition
Ref. No. 01 735 7740 4184 RS Limited to 250 pieces

Case
Material  
Multi-piece stainless steel case
Size  
42.00 mm, 1.654 inches
Top Glass  
Sapphire, flat, anti-reflective coating inside  
Case back  
Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass, special printings
Operating Devices  
Stainless steel crown
Water Resistance  
10 bar/100 m
Interhorn Width  
24 mm
Movement Number  
Oris Cal. 735, base SW 220-1
Dimensions 
 Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’
Functions  
Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, individual date and day windows, instantaneous date and day, date and day corrector, fine timing device and stop- second
Winding  
Automatic winding, with red rotor  
Power-Reserve  
38 hours
Vibrations  
4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
Jewels  
26
Dial Design  
Black dial, black dial ring with printings (dial ring assembled into the case)
Luminous Material  
Indices and hands Super-LumiNova®  
Numerals  
Applied
Strap  
Black rubber strap, stainless steel folding clasp

The BRV2-94 R.S.18

From Bell & Ross -

Courtesy of Bell & Ross

In honor of the upcoming French Grand Prix, Bell & Ross are paying tribute to it and their partnership with Renault.

Here are the pertinents -


Movement: 
calibre BR-CAL.301. Automatic mechanical.

Functions: 
hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o'clock. Date. Chronograph: 30-min timer at 9 o'clock, central chronograph seconds

Case: 
41 mm in diameter. Satin-polished steel. Steel bezel with anodized black aluminum ring and tachymeter scale. Screw- down crown and push-buttons. Sapphire case-back.

Dial: 
Carbon fiber. Applique Superluminova®-filled numerals. Metal skeletonized Superluminova®-filled hour and minute hands

Crystal: 
ultra-curved sapphire with anti-reflective coating

Water-resistance: 
100 meters.

Strap: 
satin-polished steel or carbon-effect calfskin.

Buckle: 
folding. Satin-polished steel.

Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014

Earlier this month the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014 returned to the principality.

Courtesy of Chopard

Continuing their role as official time keeper and sponsor, Chopard was there again this year as they have since 2002.

ARMIN Racing Chronograph

This just in from Armin Strom -

ARMIN Racing Chronograph

In the context of its association with the Marussia Virgin Racing F1 stable, watch
manufacturer, Armin Strom, has the pleasure of presenting the official watch for the
team’s mechanics and development staff. Called the ARMIN Racing Chronograph,
this timekeeper will not go by unnoticed in the paddocks, thanks to its black PVD
titanium case with imposing diameter. The product, with date at 9 o’clock and
components sculpted out of the materials used in racing cars, focuses on the
challenge facing F1 of pushing materials to the limits of their applications. The
circles around the various indications on the dial, highlighted in bright red, serve as a
clear reminder to mechanical sports enthusiasts of the efforts exerted by brake discs
during a Sunday Grand Prix.
The ARMIN Racing Chronograph was developed with a deep concern to achieve
reliability in all tests and devote particular attention to the component finishing and
decoration visible through the case back. This care and a passion for detail have
always constituted the driving force of master watchmaker Armin Strom and his Brand.

TI11-CR.90

Movement 
Mechanical with automatic winding
With chronograph function and date
Rubies: 25
Power reserve: 46 hours

Case 
Titanium, with matt black PVD coating
Sapphire crystal and case back, with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 44.40mm
Total height: 13.85mm
Water-resistant: 50m

Dial
Decorated in the Marussia Virgin F1 colours of black/red/white

Bracelet
High-tech leather or black/red rubber with black PVD coated titanium Ardillon buckle

Price
$8,800 - limited to 400.

For more information on Armin Strom:

Totally Worth It, LLC - 888 TWI 4All (888 894 4255) or 724 263 2286

info@totallyworthit.com - www.TotallyWorthIt.com

Christopher Ward C90 Beckett's

Cornering Quality The Christopher Ward C90 Beckett’s The news that Silverstone will be staging the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for the next 17 years prompted the petrol-heads at Christopher Ward to think of a way to celebrate.  Chris and the design team in Maidenhead disappeared into their studio for a while and came up with what many believe to be their finest design yet.  For anyone who knows about motor racing, ‘Beckett’s’ was an obvious name for a watch that combines precision, power and extraordinary performance.  The Beckett’s complex at Silverstone is one of the most demanding sets of corners on any Formula 1 track in the world.  It also provides heart-stopping views for spectators as cars flick left, then right, and change down two gears, before making a fast right exit reaching speeds of more than 180mph (290kph). Drivers experience close to 3G of lateral force first one way, then the other. The design of the C90 Beckett’s has a subtle retro feel – more Stirling Moss than Lewis Hamilton.  It features a superbly crafted, multi-layered precision dial, incorporating the 45 hour power reserve meter which is the outward expression of the complex Valgranges ETA A07.161 Automatic movement.  The power reserve movement has been specially customised by ETA for the C90.  The watch will appeal to anyone who lives life in the fast lane and demands total commitment to quality.  Cutting corners has never been an option with Beckett’s…

C90 Beckett’s - Power Reserve C90-SKK £699

www.christopherward.co.uk