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How the “Dusty” & “El Mirage” Bellytanker Chronographs Came To Be
Wei Koh tells us how with the help of Bell & Ross’ Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo, the “Dusty” and “El Mirage” Bellytanker Chronographs came to be.
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Wristshot gallery from the Horlogeforum Bell & Ross thread.
Bell & Ross drops a 250-piece BR-X5 with a dial cut from a single slab of the 1906 Muonionalusta meteorite from northern Sweden. 41mm x 12.8mm steel, COSC-certified BR-CAL.323 (Kenissi) with 72-hour reserve. €8,900 on rubber, €9,400 on the integrated bracelet.
The follow-up to the BR-03 Astro goes further into the cosmos, swapping conventional hands for a miniature solar system on a bed of aventurine glass.
41 × 41 mm × 10.5 mm, lug 24 mm, Cal. BR-CAL.302
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Wei Koh tells us how with the help of Bell & Ross’ Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo, the “Dusty” and “El Mirage” Bellytanker Chronographs came to be.
This year, the R.S. 18 collection comes to the fore, dressed in the signature yellow of the Renault Sport Formula One team.
Revolution sits down with the Co-founder and creative brain behind Bell & Ross to discuss the changing face of the brand.
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Bell & Ross releases the skeletonised version of the BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor. Opening up the case and dial and showcasing the skeleton movement.
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The Bronzed Patina: The curious case of patina. We experiment with the Bell & Ross Diver Bronze and share how to get great patina, and what not to.
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It’s not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it’s almost expected. However, the latest addition to their “Horo” label does it with a far more “grounded” perspective. Finding its muse in the practical aesthetic of an airport runway. Following on from last year’s three-handed Horolum, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bell & Ross watches is known for its military associations, in particular from the instrument panel of the pilot’s cockpit. The BR03 line is especially iconic to the brand, as the foundational design icon for its square shaped case, and legible dial display.
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Every year, the Bell & Ross design team goes nuts with an incredible and (sadly) hypothetical vehicular creation. This year it was the Racing Bird, an awesomely streamlined take on a prop-powered racer, the sort of machine you’d see at the Reno Air Races. Of course, while the plane is conceptual, the watches are very, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The bird is the word – Bell & Ross’ BRV2-94 Racing Bird that is appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: in time for the French Grand Prix: Bell & Ross, as the official watch partner to the Renault Sport F1 Team releases the Vintage BR V2-94 R.S.18
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Bell & Ross released their new GMT model the BR V2-93, a sensible addition to the vintage line. The GMT is available in bracelet and strap and is designed a
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Carlos A. Rosillo, co-founder and CEO at Bell&Ross; presents for Deployant the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull featuring an in-house movement with an automaton.
At 46mm wide, the BR 01 Laughing Skull is a large watch, and a Clous De Paris guilloche pattern completes its elaborate presentation
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It’s always fun seeing Bell & Ross at Baselworld. Aside from the quality, and strong, distinctive DNA of their core offerings, the design-oriented brand is exceptionally good at creating narratives and mythologies around their watches. Case in point is the new Racing Bird series, a colourful take on their vintage line, inspired by a concept … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A lot of squares and a few surprises – 5 of the best Bell & Ross watches of 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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While Bell & Ross are well known for their aviation-inspired designs, there’s another side to the French watch brand that takes them from the flight deck to the boat deck. A side that saw them introduce their first ever dive watch in 1997. The oil-filled, and more round than square, Hydromax - with an unbelievable water … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This year saw Bell & Ross expand their popular Renault Sport collection, and add a smaller, regular dialled version. I had the pleasure of chatting with Bell & Ross co-founder and CEO, Carlos Rosillo, to discuss the new models, and hear his thoughts on the ongoing partnership with Renault Sport. Most people know Bell & … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Getting up to speed with Carlos Rosillo and the Bell & Ross R.S. 18 Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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With all the major Swiss watch companies exclusively presenting their new products during Baselworld 2018, how does a collector like yourself suss out the unique and interesting, yet value-for-money timepieces from clutter in the various forms of media? We pick out watches from Bell & Ross, Sinn and Seiko.
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To mark its third year of partnership with Renault Sport Formula One™ Team, Bell & Ross presents three high-performance chronographs.
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Following the success of the first square diving watch launched last year, the BR03-92 Diver from Bell & Ross is now officially a collection in its own right.
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A remarkable story of how a new watchmaking adventure takes to the skies with the Vintage BR Racing Bird series, a limited edition of 999 pieces.
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What if you were a brand born in a cockpit and were an ace at aviation-inspired watch designs? What would be your next step? Why, you’d design a plane, of course! And that’s exactly what Bell & Ross have done. The brainchild of Bruno Belamich – co-founder and creative director of Bell & Ross – … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bell & Ross BRV Racing Birds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the latest additions to the Bell & Ross family, the BR03-94 Horolum, the BR03-92 Horoblack and the BR03-92 NIGHTLUM.
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Introducing the new Bell & Ross BR-V2 Steel Heritage collection - a Vintage spirit with the Heritage concept at its heart.
Special correspondent Jim Clash, a lifelong adventurer, was offered a series of military-related experiences, all while wearing the perfect watch, the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Black Matte Ceramic.
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With aeronautical instruments remaining a main source of inspiration for Bell & Ross, it’s fair to say they’re passionate about aviation. And while we’ve come to expect flight-ready four-sided designs from the Parisian brand, last year’s third-generation Vintage collection not only evoked the look of instrument panels from aircraft of the 1960s but also featured … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The new Bell & Ross BR V2 Steel Heritage models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Continuing its evolution from a collection with roots in military aviation into a go-to brand for fashionable fun, Bell & Ross introduces the new BR-X1 White Hawk and Tourbillon White Hawk.
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A few months ago we had a look at the Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Garde-Côtes, an orange-accented twist on their vintage chronograph. Well, today we’re going to pare it back a little further, with the time and date BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes. Looking at Jason’s excellent photos of this watch it should be quite apparent … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Some people say that a leopard can’t change its spots, and you know what? Some people are wrong, as the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver clearly proves. The French watch brand earned their stripes with an impressive array of aviation watches, centred on the square, cockpit-inspired BR 03 case. Well, it turns out that … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver splashes down appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Get your thumb out if you fancy the thought of owning one of the world’s few military-styled, see-through tourbillons - Bell & Ross BR X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor.
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Introducing the Bell & Ross BR-X1 White Hawk. Our hands-on review with commentary, analysis and specifications and price.
Named for a prime example of lateral thinking, Bell & Ross’ new BR V2-94 “Bellytanker” chronograph honours the emergency drop tanks of 1940s/1950s aircraft – and the jury-rigged race cars that recycled them!
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