Bell & Ross has always been fascinated by aeronautical
instrumentation and by the plane as an object. From the first timepieces, this
inspiration has nurtured the development of collections based on two focuses.
Firstly, aeronautical instrumentation, specifically that of the
instrumentation panel, with the AVIATION Collection. Secondly, the evocation of
key eras in the history of aviation, through the development of pilots’ watches
in the VINTAGE Collection.
Since legibility of on-board instruments is vital in
aeronautics, two colors are prevalent in cockpits: matte black for its
anti-reflective properties and white for its extreme legibility. Orange –
reserved for essential information – also has an important presence and, having
always featured on the Bell & Ross models, has become emblematic of the
brand.
In 2014, Bell & Ross presents the BR 03-94 CARBON
ORANGE, designed especially for professionals working under extreme conditions
who require optimum legibility in all circumstances.
As in aircraft’s cockpit instruments, and to facilitate the
reading of short periods of time, a touch of orange contrasts with the matte
black to highlight all the indications relating to the chronograph function.
Photographs: Bell&Ross
Technical Specifications:
Movement: ETA 2894 Automatic Movement
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds. Date. Chronograph: Two-Counter (60 second and 30 minute accumulators)
Case: diameter 42 mm. Black PVD steel finish. The orange
tappet is made from steel with a polycarbonate-ABS
protective cover
Dial: matte black, numerals, hands and index covered in a photo-luminescent coating
Crystal: sapphire with AR Coating
Water resistance: 10 ATM
