[ via Bell & Ross ]

PRESS RELEASE:

For the fourth consecutive year, Bell & Ross joined this sporting event, voted by car enthusiasts as an exceptional motor race out of common interest.

“The parade” taking place in the heart of Le Mans, is a collection of 150 cars from all over the world come to race on the three kilometres course.

Since 1995 the parade has provided a unique opportunity for impassioned, professional collectors and pilots to gather.

Innovative techniques, avant-garde design, High-tech materials, and precision mechanics: the Haute Horlogerie industry merges ideally with the motor racing.
The Bell & Ross watches represent this union perfectly.

Designed for professionals who require tools of optimal reliability, Bell & Ross watches meet fourfundamental principles: readability, performance, precision and water-resistance.

The chronographs have become a reference with regards to sport watches particularly in the field of the motor racing.

To close the parade, about fifteen Supercars created a public sensation. The height of technology and performance, this selection of exceptional cars represent a must in the sporting universe.

The Bell & Ross presentation: The world’s most prestigious presentation of Supercars!

At the end of the Parade, Surgit Raï, the owner of the Ferrari Enzo and the Bugatti Veyron, was chosen by the Classic Automobiles Association as the winner of the Bell & Ross Space 3 Grey Titanium watch.

Read "Bell & Ross at Parade of Pilots at Lemans" »

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 10:38 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

[ via Bell & Ross ]

The Bell & Ross Grand Minuteur (black) and the Bell & Ross Instrument Minuteur Tourbillon (gold) are the newest additions to the BR line. Both watches utilize the BR XXL 44mm x 50 mm diameter case. Both watch models share the same anti-reflective sapphire crystal (front and back), offer the same rubber or alligator strap and are water-resistant to 100m.

Hit the jump to see six more pics and the full specs.

Read "BR INSTRUMENT Grand Minuteur and Minuteur Tourbillon" »

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 9:24 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

[ via Bell & Ross ]

UPDATE: Attempt was unsuccessful

Between May 24th and May 28th (weather dependent) in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, Michael Fournier will make a stratospheric jump from the frontier of space and for the first time in history a skydiver will attempt to break the sound barrier at a speed of 1,500 kilometers per hour (932 miles per hour).

This skydive attempt will enable him to beat four world records:

-Altitude record for a skydive (130,000 feet, 40 kilometers)
-Altitude record for human balloon flight
-Record for the longest free-fall
-Record for the fastest skydive

Please hit the links below for additional information on the skydive and on the wristwatch he will wear during the jump.

Bell & Ross BR02

Full Bell & Ross Big Jump Press Release [Warning: PDF Link]

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 7:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

[ via Bell & Ross ]

Bell & Ross recently released two Limited Edition Instrument wristwatch models. They released the BR01 Instrument Red and the BR01 Instrument Yellow, which actually consist of two versions each, so there are actually four models. The model numbers end with either a 92 or a 94. The models that end with 92 have automatic movements and the models that end with 94 have automatic chronograph movements. Each version is limited to 500 pieces, which is a respectable number for a limited edition. I hate when manufacturers make over 1000 pieces and then abuse the term "limited edition".

Read "BR01-92 and BR01-94 Instruments by BELL & ROSS" »

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 3:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (6)

[ via Bell & Ross ]

Other than the Bell & Ross Instrument Phantom Tourbillon, which costs well over $100K, the Bell & Ross Instrument BR 03-51 GMT (pictured above) is my favorite watch from the Instrument line. The BR 03-51 GMT has a titanium case, carbon fiber dial, rubber and synthetic straps included, a second time zone dial (GMT), and a big date. The retail price is 2600 GBP which is 5251.71 USD as of noon today. I would be hard pressed to spend five grand on this when I know I could pick up a nice Breitling, Panerai, Omega.... for this price. I definitely like Bell & Ross, but what makes is worth as much as these other brands that have been around for so much longer?

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 1:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

[ via Bell & Ross ]

Check out the new Bell & Ross Phantom Tourbillon. It has a cool DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) finish for high resistance to scratching. At 46 mm it is properly sized by todays standards. It has carbon fiber and gold to complete its' impressive look. You can see the beautiful tourbillon through the opening at 6 o'clock. This is probably my favorite Instrument model yet. I will definitely check these out in person and take pictures at the Basel show next month.

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 7:03 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

[ via Bell & Ross ]

Here is a newly released version of the BR Instrument watch by Bell & Ross. I think it looks pretty good in white.

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 12:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

[ via YouTube ]

Check out this video of the Only Watch 2007 Auction that was run by Antiquorum. The video has some nice shots of the limited edition watches, but the sound is terrible.

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 9:18 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

[ via Bell & Ross ]

Here is a new professional diving watch designed by Bell & Ross to be extremely readable and water resistant. The BR02 watch is fitted with photoluminescent large hands and indexs to make it easier to read while deep sea diving. The unidirectional inside bezel graduated to 60 mn is marked by photoluminescent indexs and provides great visibility when underwater. The water resistance is 1,000 M and during deep sea diving, its decompression valve balances the pressure inside the case with pressure outside the case. The BR02 Instrument also provides optimum comfort through the ergonomics of the case and the flexibilty of the strap. The case is 44 mm in diameter and is made of a 316L glass bead blasted steel with a vacuum carbon black finish. The crystal is anti-reflective to make sure visibilty is not impaired. This new dive watch from Bell & Ross costs a little over $4800 which seems a little steep considering you can find a Bell & Ross Hydromax for well under three grand.

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 12:37 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (1)

Here is a cool new watch from Bell & Ross that will appear at Basel World 2007.

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 9:18 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

At the request of the French Naval Air Force, Bell & Ross is producing two Limited Series of 150 watches specially designed for aerial navigation. These Pilot chonos come in either acrylic glass or sapphire glass. The Bell & Ross Type Aéronavale has the colors of the French Naval Air Force. Do the French still have an army?

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 9:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)