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BASELWORLD 2013 : Bell & Ross Aviation Collection
Apr 01, 2013,12:53 PM
BELL & ROSS AND AERONAUTICAL INSTRUMENTATION
The iconic BR 01 AVIATION collection is directly inspired by the
instrumentation of aircraft cockpits, and addresses four fundamental
requirements: legibility, functionality, precision and water-resistance.Pushing
its exploration of aeronautical navigation instruments further, Bell
& Ross innovates year after year with completely new high-tech
models —BR 01 COMPASS in 2010, and RADAR in 2011—, offering a completely
new way of reading time, inspired by flight instrumentation.In
2012, Bell & Ross introduced three new versions: BR 01 HORIZON, BR
01 ALTIMETER, and BR 01 TURN COORDINATOR. The result was a collection of
exclusive watches with an innovative display and uncompromising
legibility: an absolute priority for professionals and for every Bell
& Ross watch.A NEW TRIO AND A REVISED INSTRUMENTATION PANEL In
2013, Bell & Ross is enhancing the AVIATION collection with three
new instruments directly inspired by the cockpit, – HEADING INDICATOR,
AIRSPEED and CLIMB – and essential to flying and navigation.•
The gyrocompass, course indicator or heading indicator, is a vital
instrument for flying, used during both manual flight and autopilot,
which indicates the course the plane is on.• The anemometer, or
airspeed, indicates speed. It measures an aircraft’s speed in relation
to the air through which it is moving and allows the plane to be flown
in a controlled way without visibility.• The variometer or
vertical speed indicator, climb, indicates to the pilot at all times
whether the plane is ascending, descending or in level flight. This
instrument works using atmospheric pressure and is graduated in hundreds
of feet per minute.FROM THE COCKPIT TO THE WRIST With this
new trio, Bell & Ross recreates the graphic style of navigation
instruments as closely as possible, once again going beyond the
traditional approach to reading the time. These three new models —BR01
HEADINg INDICATOR, BR 01 AIRSPEED and BR01 CLIMB— are each available in
limited editions of 999 pieces. The first 99 will be offered exclusively
in a lavish collector’s box containing the six instruments: BR 01
HORIZON, ALTIMETER, TURN COORDINATOR, HEADING INDICATOR, AIRSPEED and
CLIMB. The box is designed as a control panel where the essential
instruments are laid out in T shape for optimum legibility.An
exclusive box that will make its owner feel as though they own a
fragment of an aircraft’s cockpit, delighting both aviation fans and
watch collectors.
BR 01 HEADING INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION OF 999 PIECES REFERENCE INSTRUMENT: HEADING INDICATOR
BR 01-92 HEADING INDICATOR – DIAL ELEMENTS
DISC-BASED DISPLAY INSPIRED BY THE HEADING INDICATOR Bell
& Ross designers have borrowed the graphic characteristics of the
heading indicator to create an original and innovative display of time.•
The dial comprises three independent concentric discs, graduated for
the hours and minutes. The seconds are displayed in the center on a
disc, which is not graduated, but features a yellow marker. The hour
reading is indicated by the yellow triangle, which appears on the outer
hours’ disc. Minutes are read from the middle disc.• The WES
(West, East and South) indications are also displayed on this disc, as
on the original instrument, and the N for North indication has been
replaced by a yellow triangle marker for reading the hours.• To
allow the markers to stand out against the background, an airplane –
identical to the one found on the original instrument – and yellow index
marks are engraved under the glass.• The anti-glare, matt black
carbon finish of the case is inspired by the color of an instrumentation
panel, designed to make the dials easier to read by eliminating glare.TECHNOLOGICAL FEATS The
BR 01 HEADING INDICATOR is highly sophisticated. The technical
challenge posed by its design and production required the collaboration
of the best watchmaking engineers.• Since each disc weighs 30
times more than a watch hand, ultra light discs needed to be created in
order to not reduce the power reserve nor the accuracy of the watch.
furthermore, each disc needed to be sufficiently resistant so as not to
become deformed or risk any friction. This dual challenge has required
the development of specific materials and new techniques.• As
they rotate, an adjustment to the nearest micron ensures that the discs
are constantly parallel. The accuracy of the assembly requires all the
know-how of master watchmakers.BR 01-92 HEADING INDICATOR Movement: ETA 2892 mechanical automatic.Functions: hours, minutes, seconds.Case: 46mm diameter. Black PVD* steel finish. Screw-in crown.Dial:
three independent concentric discs, graduated for the hours and
minutes. The seconds are marked out in the center on a disc, which is
not graduated, featuring a yellow marker. The hour reading is indicated
by the yellow triangle, which appears on the outer hours’ disc. Minutes
are read from the middle disc. Markers: a plane and yellow index marks
are engraved under the glass.Glass: sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating.Water-resistance: 100 meters.Straps: rubber and heavy-duty synthetic fabric.-----------------
BR 01 AIRSPEED LIMITED EDITION OF 999 PIECES
REFERENCE INSTRUMENT: AIRSPEED
BR 01-92 AIRSPEED
DESIGN THAT ENHANCES LEGIBILITY Bell
& Ross designers have borrowed the graphic characteristics of the
anemometer, or airspeed, to create an original and extremely legible
display of time.• To enhance legibility, the hour, minute and
second graduations have been separated to promote the minutes on the
main dial – as in the original instrument –, while the hours are
displayed in the center.• The three colors that indicate levels
of criticality in the original instrument – green, white and yellow –
also appear on the watch dial and indicate the zones by quarters of an
hour.• The hands and index marks are covered in a white photo
luminescent coating, contrasting with the black of the dial, echoing the
legibility principles of professional aeronautical instruments.•
The anti-glare, matt black carbon finish of the case is inspired by the
color of an instrumentation panel, designed to make the dials easier to
read by eliminating glare.BR 01-92 AIRSPEED Movement: ETA 2892 mechanical automatic.Functions: hours, minutes, seconds.Case: 46mm diameter. Black PVD* steel finish.Screw-in crown.Dial:
Black. The hour, minute and second graduations have been separated,
with the minutes in white on the main dial, and the hours in the center
in yellow. Seconds are read on the outer raised dial. The three colors
of the original instrument – green, white and yellow – are used on the
raised dial and indicate quarters of an hour. The index marks and hands
have a photoluminescent coating for nighttime reading.Glass: sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating.Water-resistance: 100 meters.Straps: rubber and heavy-duty synthetic fabric.--------------------
BR 01-97 CLIMB LIMITED EDITION OF 999 PIECES REFERENCE INSTRUMENT: CLIMB
BR 01-97 CLIMB
A GRAPHIC STYLE INSPIRED BY THE VARIOMETER OR CLIMB Bell
& Ross designers have borrowed the graphic characteristics of the
climb to create an original and innovative display of time.• The
frame reflects the style of the original instrument. Instead of the
variometer, a power reserve indicator allows the user to measure
remaining power, which is vital for the smooth functioning of the
movement. This indicator is yellow, contrasting with the black of the
dial and the other time information. The date is also displayed in a
window at 3 o’clock.• The typeface of the graduation is
reminiscent of CLIMB. Since it only has one white hand, the hour hand
has been darkened to render the best imitation of the original
instrument.• The hands and the digits are covered in a white
photo luminescent coating, contrasting with the black of the dial, and
echoing the legibility principles of professional aviation instruments.•
The anti-glare, matt black carbon finish of the case is inspired by
the color of an instrumentation panel, designed to make the dials easier
to read by eliminating glare.BR 01-97 CLIMB
Movement: ETA 2897 mechanical automatic.Functions: hours, minutes, seconds. Date.Case: 46mm diameter. Black PVD* steel finish. Screw-in crown.Dial:
black. Date window at 3 o’clock. Yellow power reserve indicator at 9
o’clock. Hands, index markings and date window covered in a
photo-luminescent coating.Glass: sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating.Water-resistance: 100 meters.Straps: rubber and heavy-duty synthetic fabric. -------------------------
BR 01 HEADING INDICATOR – CGI DETAILS
BR 01 AIRSPEED – CGI DETAILS
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BASELWORLD 2013 : Bell & Ross Aviation Collection
By: Kong : April 1st, 2013-12:53
BELL & ROSS AND AERONAUTICAL INSTRUMENTATION The iconic BR 01 AVIATION collection is directly inspired by the instrumentation of aircraft cockpits, and addresses four fundamental requirements: legibility, functionality, precision and water-resistance. Pus...