Aviation Collection BR 01 Ceramic

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Le modèle phare de la marque, la BR 01, s'habille de céramique high-tech.

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Collection Aviation BR 01 Ceramic © Bell & Ross

Bell & Ross becomes a benchmark in Haute Horlogerie and the exclusive world of professional users - both civilian and military - with watches that unequivocally respond to requirements of extreme conditions.
In its continual quest for innovation and performance, Bell & Ross is always on the lookout for the latest technologies, primarily from the most advanced manufacturing or military sectors.
In 2011, stamping the seal of its creative vision onto fi ne watchmaking, Bell & Ross is cladding the BR 10 with an innovative and high-performing material - high-tech ceramic.


Ceramic serving innovation

This material is used in cutting-edge industries because it is both reliable and strong.
In the world of aeronautics, and especially space, ceramic is prominently used in manufacturing parts subject to very high temperatures, acid attacks, corrosion and erosion. As a result, it is found in such products as thermal shields and aerospace rocket noses.

 

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Ceramic serving watchmaking


In its quest for excellence, Bell & Ross has reworked ceramic using a particular manufacturing process that increases the intrinsic qualities of this remarkable material:
- Unscratchable: one of the strongest materials, ceramic has high endurance and is unalterable. The solid color throughout also stands the test of time.
- Lightweight: lighter than steel, it remains extremely strong.
- Comfortable: non-allergenic, pleasant to wear, it is soft to the touch and immediately conducts your body heat.


Technical prowess and performance

The desire to create a ceramic BR 01 forced the designers to rethink the already complex case construction. The sophisticated design of the BR 01 Ceramic heralds this new effi cient material while maintaining the BR 01 characteristics of solidity, modularity, and size. It has also pushed the model's fi nish requirements even further.
Just like the nose cones of rockets, the BR 01 Ceramiccomprises a steel case topped by a ceramic case, adjusted so that the two sections form a whole and reinforce each other. The ceramic optimizes the performance of the watch so that it is unscratchable, lighter and has an unalterable color.

 

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Elegance of finishes

The immaculate fi nishes of the BR 01 Ceramic mark the elegance of this model that had its origins in professional usage: the removable horn shaped lugs allow perfect machining and surface fi nishing, the case band is perfectly flat, the radii and edges are perfectly shaped - a delight for the eyes.
Based on the principles of professional cockpit instrument readibility, the metal appliqué index stands out against the galvanic black dial. The notched hands are covered in photoluminescent coating to optimize night reading.
The alligator strap further enhances the elegance of this top-of-the-line model.

A new challenge to time

This new model in the Aviation collection clad in its ceramic uniform underlines once more the brand's avant-garde vision.
By patenting high-tech material, Bell & Ross lends its name to authentic instruments with groundbreaking properties: watches that push the limits of time.

 

Technical characteristics

Movement : self-winding mechanical - ETA 2892
Functions: hours, minutes and seconds.
Case: 46 mm diameter. Polished black ceramic.
Dial: galvanic matte black. Appliqué figures and index. Hands covered with photoluminescent coating.
Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire
Water-resistance: 100 m.
Straps: alligator and heavy-duty canvas.

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