The BR 01 CYBER SKULL SAPPHIRE ICE BLUE

From Bell & Ross -

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This is a 25 piece limited edition from the Paris based brand.

The case is of sapphire (not the precious stone) and measures 45 mm in diameter, and and 43.5 mm in length.

The movement is hand winding, listed as Calibre BR-CAL.209

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Here are the pertinents, straight from Bell & Ross -

• MOVEMENT

  Calibre BR-CAL.209. Manufacture. Hand-wound mechanical . Skeletonised, rhodium-plated main plate and bridges. 21 jewels. 28,800 vph. Incabloc shock protection system. 48-hour power reserve.

• FUNCTIONS

  Hours and minutes. Moving skull when wound by hand.

• CASE

  Length 43.50 mm, width 45 mm. Sapphire. Faceted polished steel crown. Sapphire case back.

• DIAL

  Skeletonised faceted sapphire. Blue anodized steel skull. Balance at 12 o'clock.

• CRYSTAL

  Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.

• WATER-RESISTANCE

  30 metres.

• STRAP

  Transparent silicone.

• BUCKLE

  Pin. Satin-polished steel.

The "1887 Remontage Manuel" In Blue

From Eberhard -

Courtesy of Eberhard

The follow-up to the white dial version, this is the latest iteration from Eberhard.  

The case is of stainless steel and measures 41.8 mm in diameter. The movement is hand winding, the EB140 calibre.  

Here are the pertinents -

CASE:
Stainless steel, 41.80 MM in diameter

20 MM lug width
Stainless steel crown with the Eberhard “E” shield in relief
Case back secured by 4 screws. 

DIAL:
Blue dial with Clous de Paris finishing, personalized with the historical Eberhard & Co. Chaux-de-Fonds logo and the Maison’s foundation year– 1887 – on metal cartouches.
Rhodium-plated Roman numerals and rhomboidal indices, applied. 

Trapezoidal date window, with rhodium-plated profile in relief, at 6 o’clock.

CRYSTAL:
Domed sapphire with interior antireflective coating 

MOVEMENT:
Mechanical hand-winding EB140 Calibre

STRAP:
Alligator

The 1887 Remontage Manuel

From Eberhard & Co -

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I am, as a rule, not one prone to gushing. Having said that, this is one of the most beguiling new watches I have seen in a few years.

It is available with two different strap options, and although I know that the law of purchasing data would tell you that the black croc is the safe choice, I'm kinda' crushing on the jacquard silk option (below) -

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This is, at least in my opinion, a wonderful departure for Eberhard. Don't get me wrong, the Traversetolo, the Chrono 4 and the Tazio Nuvolari (among others) are wonderful pieces and absolutely worthy of all of the praise that they receive. But having said that, this one is a bit special.

Courtesy of Eberhard & Co

I could be wrong as I am writing this without the aid of a press kit, but I believe that the dial is available with a "full-steel" look (above) and my personal fave, with gold hands and indices (below) -

Courtesy of Eberhard & Co

The movement is again, something a bit special -

Courtesy of Eberhard & Co

Hand winding, it is referred to as the EB140.

The case is of stainless steel and measures 41.8 mm

This is listed on the Eberhard & Co. site as a novelty, so I am not sure about its availability, but reach out to your retailer ; )