Bell & Ross – INSTRUMENT BR03-92 Radiocompass Black Ceramic Edition - 2022
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The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Radiocompass,
which takes its name from a radio navigation tool, the Radio Compass,
is distinguished by its original coloured hands that guarantee optimal
readability.
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From the cockpit to the wrist
Bell & Ross started creating watches inspired by aeronautical and military instruments in 1994. The brand has become an essential reference in the field of professional aviation watches sinces. Its models draw their inspiration from the design of on-board instruments.
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Both modern and fun, this new watch joins the iconic Flight Instruments collection from Bell & Ross. This family, created in 2010, incorporates air navigation tools into horological pieces. The timepieces that make it up are highly successful.
Radio navigation in the spotlight
Bell & Ross is the benchmark brand for aeronautical-inspired watches. In 2022, the house pays homage to air radionavigation instruments – advanced tools that use radio waves to guide jets – by launching the BR 03-92 Radiocompass.
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The flight instruments collection
Some key models:
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- BR 01 Radar from 2010 is the first watch of this line. It made a lasting impression. This watchmaking UFO inaugurates an innovative rotating disc display.
- BR 01 Red Radar from 2011 creates a shock. Its avant-garde dial reproduces the sweeping light beam of an air traffic control radar. It was an instant success.
- The 2012 box set brings together the first 6 timepieces in this series. They revisit the 6 main navigation instruments. This box set gives the illusion of a jet’s dashboard.
- The HUD (Head-Up Display) from 2020 is inspired by head-up display technology. Its innovative display combines rotating discs and analogue hands.
Readable and graphic dial
Bell & Ross has embarked on a quest for ultimate performance. Its watches aim to achieve the greatest possible precision and readability.
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For the display of the BR 03-92 Radiocompass, the Bell & Ross development teams have faithfully reproduced the graphics of the instrument that served as an inspiration.
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The matt black dial contrasts with the white graduations arranged in 3 circles. The innermost circle features the hour numerals. The minute indexes follow, and finally the seconds numerals are on the flange. A white triangle at 12 o’clock in Super-LumiNova® enables you to find your bearings at night.
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Little novelty, all the numerals are arranged in a targeted way. Usually, they are placed, but in this timepiece, they are turned towards the centre of the dial as on a navigation instrument.
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The numerals adopt isonorm typography, with very legible graphics. This technical and functional typeface is used in the industry.
Finally, the dial also houses a date window between 4 and 5 o’clock.
Specific and coloured hands
Much of the great originality of the BR 03-92 Radiocompass comes from its very unusual hands, which take up the particular shape of the hands on the Radio Compass, the reference instrument.
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With its shape and colour, each hand is associated with a time indication.
- The largest one indicates the hours. Painted in orange, it is made up of two branches and features a stylish H.
- The very long baton hand, adorned with a stylish M, gives the minutes. Painted yellow, it protrudes on both sides.
- The thinnest hand, painted green, displays the seconds.
Certain indications on the dial are coated with Superluminova®. At night, the luminescent indexes take on blue tones, the minutes stand out in green, and the hour hand first turns yellow and then ends its luminescence in green.
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The BR 03-92 Radiocompass is in keeping with the spirit of Bell & Ross. Technical, it will seduce aeronautics’ enthusiasts who will appreciate the idea of wearing a watch reminiscent of an aeronautical instrument.
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Avant-garde and fun, it will also appeal to design lovers. It naturally adopts the brand’s unique square case. Its graphic dial and coloured hands also give it an assertive Pop character. This unique watch is undoubtedly a future house success.
The BR 03-92 Radiopcompass is produced in a limited edition of 999 pieces.
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Collection: INSTRUMENTS
Model: BR 03-92 Radiocompass Black Ceramic Edition
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REF. BR0392-RCO-CE/SRB – 999 limited edition
Movement
Automatic mechanical movement:
Calibre BR-CAL.302 (base Sellita SW300-1)
25.60 mm diameter
Frequency 28,800 vph/4 Hz
Jewels 25
Power reserve 38 h
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case
42 mm in diameter. 10.40 mm thick.
Matte black ceramic solid caseback with background engraving
Crystal: sapphire with anti‑reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
Indices coated in Super-LumiNova®.
Metal skeletonised Super-LumiNova®-filled hour and minute hands.
Black flange with triangular applique marker at 12 o’clock filled with Super-LumiNova®.
Strap
Black rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric.
Black heavy-duty canvas straps..
Buckle: pin. Steel with black PVD*(Physical Vapor Deposition) finish..
Price EUR 3,900 at the time of publication)
EDITION – Limited Edition of 999 pieces
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Press Release - 2022
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