Looks like the movie/ documentary will be out soon.....
Photographs: Apple
Thursday, July 03, 2014
Bell & Ross BR03 Ceramic
In their quest to create the ideal utilitarian watch—drawing
on their experience in the aeronautical and military fields— engineers, master
watchmakers, designers and professional aviators pooled their expertise to
define a novel concept: the instrument watch.
Since aeronautical instrumentation is the gold standard in
terms of readability, reliability and performance, the BR 03 instrument watch
echoes the design principles of a plane’s cockpit clock. A utilitarian watch,
perfectly suited for professional use, it is the ideal embodiment of the brand’s
philosophy: functionality drives design.
With the constant ambition to remain at the cutting edge of watchmaking
technique, Bell & Ross is a pioneer in the latest technologies, mainly
those first created for aeronautical or military use. In 2014, stamping its
modern vision on professional watchmaking, Bell & Ross enhanced the BR 03
instrument watch with a high-tech, hard-wearing material: ceramic.
In aeronautics, and especially aerospace, ceramics are the material
of choice for parts that must withstand extremely high temperatures, exposure
to acids, corrosion and erosion. This is why ceramics are commonly found in
thermal cladding or the nose cones of spacecrafts and due to its
biocompatibility it is often found in the medical world.
Bell & Ross has reworked the ceramic, developing a specific
manufacturing process which enhances the intrinsic qualities of this remarkable
material, which resists scratching, does not fade, and weighs less than other
materials.
- Scratch-proof: Ceramic is one of the hardest materials in the world, after diamond, making it resistant to wear and fading. Its unglazed color will stand the test of time.
- Lightweight: lighter than steel, it is still ultra-strong.
- Comfortable: hypoallergenic, easy to wear, it is soft to the touch and immediately adapts to body temperature.
Producing a BR 03 from ceramic forced the designers to
revise the complex construction of the case. The BR 03 CERAMIC is built around
the movement and its steel container protected by a shell, a cover and a
ceramic case back. The eight screws visible on the outside of the ceramic case
act like a clamp to seal the watch, guaranteeing its complete solidity and
water resistance.
A genuine professional tool, the BR 03 responds to the
legibility requirements of professional aviators:
- The matte black finish of the case found on aircraft instrument panels optimizes reading the dial by preventing reflection.
- The sober design, black dial, large white numerals, shape of the hands and photoluminescent coating allow immediate reading of the time, both during the day and at night.
The BR 03 instrument watch is not exclusively reserved for
professional users and has become an iconic watch for numerous collectors. Fitted
with a high-quality Swiss movement, this instrument watch designed for
professionals asserts its utilitarian and functional purpose by embodying four fundamental
principles: legibility, functionality, precision, and reliability. It is 42 mm
diameter and adapts to all sizes.
The BR03-92 Heritage Ceramic.
This new ceramic model once again emphasizes the brand’s pioneering
vision. By associating a high-tech material with fine craftsmanship, Bell &
Ross has created a new instrument with innovative properties. The BR 03 is an
icon that pushes the boundaries of resistance over time.
Photographs: Bell&Ross
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Leather...
I was at my usual hangout today. Lots to see and touch....
The SXM-030 Mario Arillo, part of the Decima Flottiglia MAS: Classic collection. A very nice strap indeed.
An 'old' strap design for Bell&Ross. Black calf leather.
Some new straps from the Landsknechte collection. These are the new colours. Very nice.
A WWII Classic SWW011 NATO leather strap at 22mm width.
An older strap in red. Was very tempted to get this to match the Tudor Black Bay (Red) ....
It is great to see WotanCraft expand their reach to physical stores. They can now be gotten in the following countries, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore and Thailand. Cool....
And yes, I did get a strap, but more about that later.... :)
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter
More than 75 years after Oris made its first pilot’s watch,
the company is proud to announce the launch of the most innovative pilot’s
watch in its history – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, the world’s first
automatic mechanical watch with a mechanical altimeter.
Aviation continues to play a significant role in the Oris
line-up. In 2014, Oris introduced the Big Crown ProPilot collection, a series
of mechanical watches designed to cope with life in the cockpit. Initially,
there were three models – a date, a day/date, both with an enlarged font size,
and a chronograph. Now, the Swiss watch company is unveiling the most
complicated pilot’s watch it has ever made – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot
Altimeter. The new watch is an innovation pioneered by Oris in its Hölstein
factory, and the world’s first and patented automatic mechanical watch with a
mechanical altimeter.
It demonstrates Oris’s exceptional watchmaking know-how and
horological ambition, both of which have been built up over 110 years of
watchmaking history.
The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter has been developed
entirely by Oris to serve as a high-performance instrument for pilots,
mountaineers, explorers and research scientists, who work at altitude. Its
sturdy 47mm multi-piece stainless steel case houses an Oris automatic movement,
and a Swiss mechanical barometric altimeter and barometer movement.
The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, the world’s first
automatic mechanical altimeter watch developed for ambitious explorers.
Photographs: Oris
Lume shot
It has been some time since I last did a lume shot. So here is one...
The watch? The Casio G-Shock G-101L-2AV.
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Some Macro shots...
Just some macro shots....
Tudor Submariner reference 7016...
Closer view...
Even closer...
Macro...
Shot with Fuji X-E1 with Fuji 60mm lens.
Service number, rank and full name if you do not mind!
Introducing the Chronofighter Oversize Black Arrow from
Graham.
You are about to integrate the Black Arrow mission.
Sophistically dressed with a tasteful blend of military camouflage (dial), this
is the triumphant story of the trendy Chronofighter Oversize Black Arrow collection.
There are three colours to choose from. Each timepiece include a unique serial
number inside the register at 3 o’clock.
The black PVD chronograph series features a plain carbon
trigger and a telemeter function to remain in the vanguard in the fight for
innovation. Enhanced with a black ceramic bezel, it ensures an undeniable
shimmer and self-assurance to this trendy series.
The timepiece is powered by an ETA Valjoux-based Caliber
G1747 automatic chronograph movement.
GRAHAM, in its righteous passion for advanced materials and
taste in fashion, pays tribute to human endeavour and absolute tech innovation.
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