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Date 24. 7. 2023
Category Watchmaking
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Bell & Ross has long been one of the world's leading manufacturers of luxury watches. The brand's philosophy is based on a combination of technical precision, functionality and exceptional design. The latest creation - the BR 05 Chrono A523 - is an exceptional example of this approach. Now even in the colours of the F1 world.
The collaboration between Bell & Ross and Alpine is a strategic partnership between brands that share the same vision: technical excellence, maximum performance and unrivalled design. Indeed, the two worlds - the world of precision watchmaking and the world of motorsport - have a surprising amount in common.
The self-winding mechanical calibre BR-CAL.326 represents the pinnacle of watchmaking. This sophisticated movement offers an exceptionally precise display of time with a complex movement that includes a separate small-seconds meter, a practical date display and a high-precision chronograph movement with a 30-minute counter.
The designers have paid attention to every technical detail to create a perfect time-keeping machine with the precision of a sports car.
The case of this BR 05 model has been designed with the utmost care and respect for technical requirements. The dimensions of exactly 42 mm and a minimum thickness of 14.25 mm are the result of a long development and a perfect understanding of the needs of the demanding user. Constructed from highly durable satin-finished steel, with a precision-designed screw-down crown and protective cover, the case is a demonstration of world-class engineering. The sapphire caseback with its complex 360° oscillating weight further enhances the overall impression of technical excellence.
Bell & Ross designers have created a dial that is a synthesis of sporting spirit and watchmaking elegance. The sophisticatedly layered black base reflects the dynamism of the race tracks, while the subtle decoration of the French national flag recalls motorsport tradition. Alpine's distinctive team blue colour and the logo design element placed as a counterbalance to the chronograph hand complete an extraordinary visual impression that appeals to the most discerning watch and motorsport enthusiasts.
Two extraordinary Formula 1 drivers - Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon - have been chosen to directly represent this exceptional model. Each of them has had an individual piece engraved with their name and number, underlining the exclusivity and personal dimension of the entire collection. This choice is not random, both riders represent the excellence, precision and commitment that are key to the Bell & Ross brand.
MACHINE
Calibre BR-CAL.326. Mechanical / automatic winding
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, small seconds hand at 9 o'clock and date display. Chronograph: 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, central chronograph seconds hand.
HOURS
Case size 42 mm, thickness 14.25 mm. Satin-finished steel. Screw-down crown. Protective crown cover. Sapphire caseback with 360° oscillating weight.
CIFERNICK
Black colour. Applied numerals and indices filled with Super-LumiNova®. Metal skeletonised hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova® material. Alpine chronograph seconds hand with A-shaped counterweight.
GLASS
Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
WATERPROOF
100 metres / 10ATM.
BAND
Satin polished steel.
BUCKLE
Folding. Satin-finished steel.
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