Bell & Ross – BR R.S.20 Collection 2020

Bell & Ross – INSTRUMENTS BR “Formula 1® Renault R.S.20” Collection 2020

HAUTE HORLOGERIE & FORMULE 1®

Since it was founded, Bell & Ross has been passionate about the world of aviation. Over the years, the watch brand has become a leading benchmark in the instrument watch field.

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Constantly seeking for new universes to explore, the brand made its first foray onto the tracks in 2016 becoming an official partner of the Formula 1®, Renault F1® Team. The R.S. family of watches is inspired by yellow and black single-seaters. The brand has just released its fifth collection.

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Used to the tarmac, Bell & Ross has been providing drivers with the time since 1994. The watches created by the watch brand are inspired by instrument panels found on aircraft. To ensure the brand renews itself, Bruno Belamich, Bell & Ross’s co-founder and creative director, is keen to explore different worlds.

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The watch brand has partnered with the Renault F1® Team since 2016 and has been studying the world of Formula 1® ever since. This partnership solidifies the coming together of two French brands, united by their shared values of high performance and high tech. The fifth collection of R.S. watches has just been released and has the “Formula 1®of the future” theme.

It is composed of four sports chronographs including an exceptional Haute Horlogerie tourbillon.

KNOW-HOW,
THE EXTREME AS THE DRIVING FORCE

It has been five years since the managers of the F1® Team contacted Bell & Ross. The watch brand jumped at the opportunity. A partnership was launched. This union lead to the yearly creation of a watch collection, with the search for the extreme serving as the driving force. Since 2016, four R.S. series inspired by this world have been created.

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These families are characterised by their integrity and synergy. Bell & Ross is not satisfied by simply putting their partner’s logo on their dial. The brand goes further. These watches adopt the latest technological advances and state-of-the-art materials used in the world of racing.

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“These R.S. models showcase our expertise, our DNA and are in harmony with the design scope of our partner, the Renault F1® Team”, explains Bruno Belamich, Bell & Ross’s Creative Director.

TOOLS FOR PILOTS

At the heart of these collections, it is the chronograph that prevails. This complication measures short times and therefore the performance of racing cars.

This sports feature is taken directly from the world of Formula 1®. It completes a driver’s kit and responds to their needs.

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“It seemed obvious to create a watch that drivers in the Renault F1® Team would find useful”, states Bruno Belamich. “Historically, the chronograph has been linked to motor sports”.

THE R.S.20 COLLECTION
4 HIGH-TECH CHRONOGRAPHS

For watchmaking enthusiasts, Bell & Ross is a leading brand in regards to design. To create the R.S.20 collection, the design studio started by researching the “topic” to give form to their inspiration.

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This year, the collection drew its inspiration from different sources. These included the F1® car for the Renault 2020 team and the R.S.2027 concept car. The result is an outstandingly futuristic collection anchored in the present. Classic avant-garde watches.

BR V3-94 R.S.20

The spirit of these watches is much more focussed on design and graphics than before. They maintain the brand’s main themes: Style, legibility, functionality. All are given a futuristic feel. They are thrust into an innovative, efficient and stripped-down world. Whilst the lines of these timepieces are purer, their mechanical elements connect them to watchmaking tradition.

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This is B&R’s round “tool watch”. This chronograph is designed in a limited edition of 999 pieces. Its large case is made from steel. It is equipped with a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale which can be used to measure short periods of time.

The dial houses the 12 numerals present on the dials of sports watches. The typography is the same as the one used by the Renault F1® Team. The minute track is split into small black and white chequered squares which symbolise the finish line flag used in motor racing. The yellow hands display the different functions of the chronograph.

The back of this model is engraved with “Formula 1® Renault R.S.20”.

BR 03-94 R.S.20

This is the brand’s most iconic square watch. This chronograph, produced in a limited edition of 999 pieces, features a matt black ceramic scratchproof case.

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All information provided by the chronograph function is shown in yellow. The flange houses the tachymeter, divided into two zones, each with its own colour. The chronograph minute track sits on a rhodium-plated brass ring, for optimal legibility.

BR X1 R.S.20

This model features the brand’s iconic “circle within a square” case. This highly worked skeletonised chronograph is available as a limited edition of 250 pieces. It is an extremely sophisticated experimental version of the BR 03-94.

Its case is made from a multi-material structure: PVD-coated titanium, ceramic and rubber. These materials are used in sports watchmaking, as well as in aeronautics and Formula 1®.

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The two-material rocker pushers are reminiscent of the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. A PVD-coated steel ring turns around the bezel. The open-worked dial reveals a highly sophisticated skeletonised mechanism and its gears.

BR X1 Tourbillon R.S.20

Produced in a limited edition of just 20 pieces, it is the Haute Horlogerie offering within the range. A marvel of sophistication and subtlety.

Its case is cut from titanium, a lightweight and resistant material used in Formula 1®. Protected by ceramic elements, a high-density rubber insert improves handling. The fixed bezel houses the minute track, and the rotating ring features a “stop-start” indication.

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Its large calibre is regulated by a flying tourbillon with a variable inertia balance. The barrel spring, with manual winding, provides it with a power reserve of 100 hours (hand indicator). The chronograph function, clearly visible on the dial side, is driven by a mono-pusher that activates a column wheel and the watch also features a 30-minute instantaneous counter.

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This partnership with the Renault F1® Team has been effective for five years. It is a source of stimulation for the design and technical teams at Bell & Ross.

The four new sports chronographs from the BR R.S.20 series, including the Haute Horlogerie tourbillon, are inspired by this extreme, high-tech world. The watches integrate the best of Formula 1®: Technical performance and materials that are both lightweight and resistant.

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This series is also purer in its design. The simplest lines that make up these timepieces go back to basics. Ultimately, these instrument watches, with their sporty character, have achieved a quintessentially elegant form.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: INSTRUMENTS

Model: BR X1 Tourbillon R.S.20

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Ref. BRX1-RS20/srb

Movement
Bell & Ross mechanical movement: 
Calibre BR-CAL.283
Hand-wound flying tourbillon.
Mono-pusher column wheel chronograph.
282 components, 35 jewels, 21,600 vph.
4-day power reserve.
Functions
Hours, minutes.
Chronograph:
instant jump

• 30-minute counter at 11 o’clock, 
• 60-second counter at 1 o’clock.
  Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock. 
• Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock

Case
45 mm in diameter
Satin-polished titanium and matt ceramic with rubber insert.
Bi-directional rotating PVD bezel ring with time marker.
Rocker mono-pusher.
Sapphire case back with anti-reflective coating.
Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
Skeleton. Metal applique Super-LumiNova ® -filled indices.
Metal skeletonized Super-LumiNova ® -filled hour and minute hands.
Strap
Perforated black rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric.
Buckle: pin.  Steel with black rubber overmoulding.

Limited Edition of 20 pieces 

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Technical Specifications

Collection: INSTRUMENTS

Model: BR X1 R.S.20

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Ref. BRX1-RS20/srb

Movement
Bell & Ross Automatic mechanical movement: 
Calibre BR-CAL.313
‘X’-shaped upper bridge. 56 jewels, 28,800 vph. Skeleton chronograph
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o’clock.
Skeletonised date at 6 o’clock.
Chronograph:
30-minute counter at 9 o’clock, central seconds.
Tachymeter scale on the flange.
Case
45 mm in diameter
Satin-polished titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts.
Bi-directional rotating PVD bezel ring with time marker.
Rocker push-buttons.
Case-back with opening in tinted sapphire crystal, centred on the balance wheel.
Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
Skeleton. Applique Super-LumiNova ® -filled numerals.
Metal skeletonized Super-LumiNova ® -filled hour and minute hands.
Strap
Perforated black rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric.
Buckle: pin.  Steel with black rubber overmoulding.

Limited Edition of 250 pieces 

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Technical Specifications

Collection: INSTRUMENTS

Model: BR 03-94 R.S.20

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Ref. BR0394-RS20/srb

Movement
Bell & Ross Automatic mechanical movement:
Calibre BR-CAL.301
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o’clock and date.
Chronograph:
30-minute timer at 9 o’clock, central chronograph seconds.
Tachymeter scale on the flange.
Case
42 mm in diameter
Matt black ceramic.Screw-down crown.
Sapphire case-back.
Crystal: curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
Matt black. Applique Super-LumiNova ® -filled numerals.
Metal skeletonized Super-LumiNova ® -filled hour and minute hands. 
Strap
Perforated black rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric.
Buckle: pin. Satin polished steel

Limited Edition of 999 pieces

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Technical Specifications

Collection: INSTRUMENTS

Model: BR V3-94 R.S.20

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Ref. BRV394-RS20

Movement
Bell & Ross Automatic mechanical movement:
Calibre BR-CAL.301
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o’clock and date.
Chronograph:
30-minute timer at 9 o’clock, central chronograph seconds.
Tachymeter scale on the flange.
Case
43 mm in diameter
Satin-polished steel.
Bi-directional rotating steel bezel with anodised black aluminium ring with countdown timer.
Screw-down crown.
Sapphire case-back.
Crystal: curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
Matt black. Applique Super-LumiNova ® -filled numerals.
Metal skeletonized Super-LumiNova ® -filled hour and minute hands. 
Strap
Black-yellow carbon-effect calfskin or satin-polished steel.
Buckle: folding. Satin polished steel

Limited Edition of 999 pieces

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ZENITH – EL PRIMERO A3818 REVIVAL “Cover Girl” Edition

ZENITH – EL PRIMERO A3818 REVIVAL “Cover Girl” Exclusive Edition 2020

Zenith and Revolution bring back the “Cover Girl” 

in the A3818 Revival

Miami, 25th of February 2020: During a cocktail party among press, clients and friends of the brand, Zenith and Revolution unveiled an exclusive Revival model based on an El Primero icon from the 1970s.  

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Affectionately nicknamed the “Cover Girl” by vintage watch collectors and El Primero aficionados, following its appearance on the cover of a book about Zenith history, the A3818 was introduced in 1971 for a brief time and in limited quantities, making it one of the most elusive and sought-after vintage El Primero watches. Together with Revolution and its sister-media The Rake, Zenith is bringing back this sporty-chic chronograph icon in a limited-edition Revival series of 100 pieces.

“It’s an immense pleasure to bring back one of the most emblematic historical El Primero models with Revolution and The Rake, who have supported Zenith for the longest time. More than just leading media for watches and the finer things in life, Revolution and The Rake are also curators of exceptional objects and influential tastemakers with a story to tell”, said Julien Tornare, ZENITH CEO, of the collaboration. 

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Wei Koh, the founder of Revolution and The Rake added “In the pantheon of watchmaking’s most iconic sports chronographs, there is only one timepiece bestowed with a sobriquet that enflames the desire of men to such an extreme. And that is of course Zenith’s legendary A3818 otherwise known as the Cover Girl thanks to its appearance on the front of Manfred Rossler’s halcyon tome Zenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture since 1865. In vintage collecting culture the Cover Girl is the single most sought-after and one of the rarest Zenith chronographs, with just 1000 pieces believed to have been made. It regularly achieves auction prices just below 20 thousand US dollars, making the watch a truly prized and elusive beast“.

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One of the most distinguishing features of the original A3818, compared to other early El Primero watches, is its dial. Instead of the signature Zenith tri-colour chronograph sub-dials or high-contrast “panda” dials, the A3818 featured a textured blue dial – something of a rarity back in 1971.

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In the Revival series, the satin-brushed finish and petrol blue tone of the dial have been preserved, as have the “pyramid” seconds track and alternating grey and black colours on the sub-dial rings. Giving a uniquely modern twist on this historical reference and turning up its legibility in the dark, the pyramid track, tachymeter scale, logo and text are done in Super-LumiNova®. On the reverse side of the case is another welcome evolution from the original A3818, with a sapphire display back exposing the El Primero calibre.

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Each part of the A3818’s 37mm faceted stainless steel case, including the pump-style pushers, is faithful to the original 1971 model. Completing the vintage look and feel of the watch, the A3818 Revival comes on a steel “ladder” bracelet, a modern remake of the Gay Frères bracelets that became emblematic of the early El Primero watches.

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The El Primero A3818 Revival will be limited to 100 pieces, with 50 pieces allocated to Revolution and its sister publication The Rake’s online shops, and 50 pieces for Zenith boutiques around the world.

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The watch will come with a copy of Manfred Rössler’s 2009 book Zenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture Since 1865, one of the most insightful and comprehensive ever publications about the brand and its iconic watches.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Collection: Ll Primero
 
Model:  EL PRIMERO Revival A3818 ‘Cover Girl’ Edition

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Reference: 03.A3818.400/51.M3818

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

Revival of the 1971 Reference A3818
Original 1969 case with 37 mm diameter
Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph
Full Super-LumiNova® dial
Limited edition of 100 pieces:
• 50 pieces for Zenith Boutiques and at www.zenith-watches.com in the US
• 50 pieces for The Rake/Revolution
Complimentary copy of the Zenith book by Manfred Rossler 

MOVEMENT
Movement: El Primero 400, Automatic
Caliber: 13 ¼ ‘’’ (Diameter: 30 mm)
Movement thickness: 6.6 mm
Components: 254
Jewels: 31
Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
Finishes: Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif
FUNCTIONS
Hours and minutes in the centre
Small seconds at nine o’clock 
Chronograph:

• central chronograph hand
• 12-hour counter at six o’clock
• 30-minute counter at three o’clock

Tachymetric scale
Date indication at 4.30 
CASE
Dimeter: 37 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Dimeter opening: 32.3 mm
Thickness: 12.60 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal engraved with limited edition
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
DIAL & HANDS
Dial: Blue satin-brushed dial
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova® SLN C3
Hands: rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLN C1 – Blue emission
STRAPS & BUCKLES
Strap:  “Ladder” bracelet
Buckle: Stainless steel double folding clasp

Limited Edition
Available for sale exclusively only 100-Piece

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