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Bell & Ross · BR 01

Bell & Ross BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE

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Case

Diameter
46mm
Material
Bronze
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Underside
Dial colour
White
Indices
Roman numerals

Movement

Caliber
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.203
Type
Manual
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Hours/Minutes

Design language

Case shape
square
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
dauphine

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BR 01 collection · 6 watches

BR 01 tourbillon airborne
BR 01 tourbillon airborne46mm
BR-01 CYBER SKULL
BR-01 CYBER SKULL46.5mm
BR-01 Cyber Skull Bronze
BR-01 Cyber Skull Bronze45mm
BR-01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue
BR-01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue45mm
BR-01 laughing skull full diamond
BR-01 laughing skull full diamond46mm
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The Bell & Ross BR 01 is recognized as a bold, 46mm "instrumentation watch" that drew inspiration from airplane cockpit altimeters upon its 2005 release. While one reviewer found a smaller variant in the line too flat and difficult to wear, the BR 01's unique design and historical significance are acknowledged. On balance, the Bell & Ross BR 01 is noted for its distinctive cockpit-inspired aesthetic and its impact on watch design at its launch.

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