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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Bell & Ross – INSTRUMENTS BR-03 Diver Lum Outline Edition

Bell & RossINSTRUMENTS BR03 DIVER Lum  Outline  42mm Black Ceramic Edition - 2025

 BR-03 DIVER LUM OUTLINE: GLOWING ALL ALONG THE LINE

A technical asset, luminescence is also the distinctive style signature of the BR-03Diver Lum Outline. 

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This new tool-watch for Bell&Ross divers, limited to 500 pieces, plays оп the effect of highlighting only the contours, much like a neon outline. A minimalist, highly functional vision of light.

THE LUMINESCENCE: ASTECHNICALASAESTHETIC

Originally a purely technical feature, Super-LumiNova® has always served a practical purpose: to make the dial's indicators visible in the dark. 

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This is essential for professional watches, whether in the aeronautical or the marine and underwater environments. 

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Bold and powerful, the new BR-03 Diver Lum Outline asserts the core lines of the Lum concept with an original twist: it highlights just the outlines. "Like the neon of an illuminate dsign, the green Super-LumiNova® traces and lights up the contours of the hands and indices. It's as if we'd drawn this dial with a green highlighter on matte black paper. In the dark, the hour markers are perfectly legible. Here, photoluminescenceis a visual signature that's both useful and decorative, day and night," explains Bruno Belamich.

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An enthusiast of modernist architecture and design, Bell&Ross's Creative Director and co-founder embraces Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's motto " Less is More," celebrating beauty in simplicity and functionality. 

LUMINESCENC A BRAND EXPERTISE

Offering optimal readability by day and night, luminescence has been at the heart of Bel1& Ross creations since the brand's inception. Initially confined to a practical role, it first appeared in the 1930S with the use of radium. But because of its radioactivity and its limited duration of glow, safek longer-lasting technologies were sought. 

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 The arrival of Super-LumiNova® in 1993 marked a major milestone. Eager to push further, Bell&Ross developed an original concept to amplify luminous power. Launched with the BR 03-92 Horolum in 2017 and followed by the BR 03-92 Nightlum a year lateg the Lum series is defined by the exceptional glow of its numerals, indices, and hands. In 2019, the BR 03-92 Full Lum went further still, featuring a dial entirely coated in Super-LumiNova® that lights up by contrast. 

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Playing with chromatic effects, the maison unveiled the BR 03-92 Grey Lum in 2020, emitting an intense green glow reminiscent of runway lighting, then the BR 03-92 Diver Full Lum, combining two shades of luminescence light green and pale yellow on its dial. In 2021, the limited-edition vintage BRV2-94 FullLum offered a new stylistic take, proving the Full Lum concept could marry perfectly with the refined aesthetics of classic watches.  In 2022, the BRV2-92 Full Lum delivered an ultra-luminous interpretation for a three-hand watch, while the BR-X5 Green Lum introduced an unprecedented luminescent case construction, pairing titanium with the photoluminescent LM3D composite. Today, Bell&Ross continues this creative journey with a fresh approach: the BR-03 Diver Lum Outline.

AN OUTLINED DIAL

Whatever the creative approach, a Bell&Ross watch's design is always guided by the requirement of perfect legibility. Underwater or at high altitude, the time information must be instantly understandable. The new BR-03 Diver Lum Outline upholds this rule. 

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Its "baignoire" style applied indices and skeletonized hour and minute hands are filled with black varnish to make the green luminescent outline stand out. The dial, finished in matte black varnish and topped by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, features a green printed minute track. The seconds hand has a green tip and a black counterweight. 

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To complement the uniform look of this diver's watch in micro-blasted black ceramic, two straps are offered: one in black rubber and one in black synthetic fabric, both fitted with a matte black PVD-treated steel buckle.

APROFESSIONALTOOLWATCH DESIGNED FOR DIVERS

Whenever Bel1& Ross designs a watch, it always keeps professional users' needs in mind. Dedicated to the marine world, the BR-03 Diver collection was developed in close collaboration with diving professionals to meet every diver's requirement.

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 "Equipping professionals with tools worthy of their mission and pushing the boundaries of the extreme has always been integral to our brand's DNA," says Carlos Rosillo, President and co-founder of Bell&Ross

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The 42mm micro-blasted black ceramic case, 13.35mm thick, and screw-down crown of the BR-03 Diver Lum Outline ensure water-resistance to 300 meters. It meets all the attributes of a diving watch certified by the Swiss Horological Federation under the IS06425 standard, including a unidirectional ceramic bezel graduated for 60 minutes, with minute markings up to 15 minutes. 

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The new diver is also powered by a mechanical automatic movement with a 54-hour power reserve.

BELL&R0SS: DEEP DIVING SINCE 1997

Creator of instrument watches for professionals, Bell&Ross thrives on extreme challenges. Beyond equipping pilots for high-altitude missions, it was a natural step to conquer the depths. 

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In 1997, just three years after the brand's founding, Bell&Ross set the world record for water-resistance with the Hydromax watch water resistant to 11,100 meters, thanks to its patented, transparent, fluorinated oil-filkd case. This feat, still unmatched, opened new possibilities in the aquatic realm. 

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Since 2017, diver's models in the BR-03 Diver line have carried on that legacy "for professionals who demand tools of absolute reliability," as Carlos Rosillo notes. By treating luminescence as both a functional feature and a design element, Bell&Ross has continuously boosted its divers' watches' luminous performance.

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The new BR-03 Diver Lum Outline thus brings fresh advantages for exploring the depths.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: INSTRUMENTS 

Model: BR 03 DIVER Lum Outline Black Ceramic Edition 

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Ref.  BR03A-D-OL-CE/SRB - 


Movement
Bell & Ross Automatic mechanical movement: Calibre BR-CAL.302-1
54-hour power reserve.
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case
41 mm diameter. 11.2 mm thick. 
Microblasted black ceramic. 
Unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute scale and markings filled with Super-LumiNova® (green glow).
Dial
Black. 
"Baignoire-style" applique indexes outlined with Super-LumiNova® X2 (green glow). 
Skeletonized hour and minute hands outlined in Super-LumiNova® X2 (green glow). 
Arrow-shaped hour hand. Second hand filled with Super-LumiNova® X2 (green glow).
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 300 m (ISO 6425 standard )
Strap
Black rubber and ultra-resistant black synthetic fabric.
Buckle:
Pin.Black steel microblasted PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition).
 
🔰Edition ❱❱❱ Only ✅ 500 Piece 

🔴 Price: VAT for CHF 5,100 / EUR 5,500 💰

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Monday, February 17, 2025

Bell & Ross – BR 03 ASTRO Black Ceramic Edition

 

Bell & RossPROFESSIONAL BR 03 AUTO ASTRO Black Ceramic 41mm Edition 2025

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Bell & Ross reaches new heights with its latest BR-03 Astro, a watch evocative of the cosmic universe. By placing Earth at its center, surrounded by the Moon and Mars, Bell & Ross pays homage to the blue planet and offers a fresh perspective on its watchmaking expertise.

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Precision-crafted, a watch can become a window into the vastness of the universe. Through this idea, the Franco-Swiss watchmaker has taken on the challenge of envisioning a planetary system within a 41mm case—scaled down to perfection! Original and unprecedented, its dial showcases the orbits of planets around Earth. 

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An interplanetary timepiece dedicated not only to space exploration enthusiasts and astronomy buffs but also to admirers of our blue planet. With this limited edition of 999 pieces, Bell & Ross embraces a more narrative and playful approach to its new BR-03 Astro time instrument.

 Earth Seen from Space: A Captivating and Technical Dial

The Cupola, the observation dome of the International Space Station (ISS), inspired this watch, which acts as a kind of porthole opening onto the planets. 

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I imagined Earth seen from space in symbolic alignment with the Moon and Mars. The magic of this watch lies in its display—not as a technical interpretation of an instrument watch but, for once, in an imaginative dimension,” explains Bruno Belamich, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Bell & Ross.

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Conceptual in spirit, the BR-03 Astro is also highly technical in execution. For a realistic and faithful representation of Earth, maintaining Bell & Ross’s precision and legibility standards required a decal process beneath the glass. 

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The glass of the dial is carved into a spherical cap, allowing Earth to be rendered realistically in both volume and decal. Calculating the weight and positioning of the hands—especially to support the engraved Moon—required the same meticulous approach applied to designing components of any other precision timepiece.

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A journey through the solar system, the BR-03 Astro emphasizes the expressive magic of space, with Earth as the central figure in this cosmic scene.

Reimagining Time Display

The mission of the small satellite is simple and precise: to mark the seconds by completing a full orbit around the Earth in 60 seconds. The Moon indicates the minutes, while Mars slowly follows its orbit to display the passing hours. With this captive orbital system, displayed on a blue aventurine dial, the BR-03 Astro offers a reimagined way to read traditional time indicators. 

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Its "hands" are unconventional: Mars indicates the hours, the Moon the minutes, and the small satellite functions as the seconds hand. Together, they create a constant animation on a dial designed like a natural setting in perspective. Every glance at the time becomes an escape.

Designed for Interstellar Travel

With a technical black exterior reminiscent of space's darkness, the BR-03 Astro asserts itself as a statement of style and individuality. 

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Measuring 41mm in diameter and 11.5mm in height, its case is entirely crafted from black ceramic. Water-resistant to 100 meters, it features an anti-reflective sapphire glass with a carved spherical cap at its center to showcase Earth in relief. 

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Powered by the Swiss automatic mechanical movement BR.CAL-327, the watch is both robust and high-performing. Its black rubber strap, secured by a black PVD-coated steel pin buckle, reflects its professional heritage. 

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This rare watch, limited to 999 pieces, continues Bell & Ross’s legacy of crafting instruments inspired by aviation and exploration. 
 
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With the new BR-03 Astro, Bell & Ross elevates this instrument collection to new heights.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: PROFESSIONAL 

Model:  PROFESSIONAL BR 03 ASTRO Black Ceramic Edition

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Ref. BRX5R-BL-TI/SRB   –  

Movement
Manufacture. Calibre BR-CAL.327.
winding mechanical movement.
Approximate power reserve of 54 hours.
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds. 
Date window at 3 o'clock and power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock.
Case
41 mm wide. 11.50 mm thick.
Micro-blasted black ceramic.
Screw-down crown.
Crown guard.
Sapphire case-back with oscillating weight
Water-resistance: 100 metres.
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Dial
Blue aventurine plate representing space.
"Mysterious" hour hand – Mars –a transparent plate on which a representation of Mars is drawn.
 The minute hand – the Moon – is in laser-engraved metal to show the craters, and the second hand – the satellite – is also in laser-engraved metal.
The Earth in the centre is recessed into the sapphire.
Strap
Black rubber and black synthetic fabric
Buckle: Pin. Steel with matt black PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) micro-blasted finish

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🔰 Edition
Limited edition of 999
timepieces 

🔴 Price: VAT for  4,990 € / CHF 4,050 / $ 4,800 💰

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Bell & Ross – BR-X5 BLUE LUM Edition

 

Bell & RossURBAN BR-X5 BLUE LUM Composite LM3D / Titanium Edition 2024

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BR-X5 BLUE LUM: THE MAGIC OF BLUE LIGHT

Bold and innovative, the new BR-X5 Blue Lum is adorned with titanium and photoluminescence materials. 

Thanks to a unique construction process and proven mastery of luminescence, Bell & Ross offers contemporary watch enthusiasts a powerful and original timepiece to enjoy both day and night. 

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This limited edition of 500 pieces follows the BR-X5 Green Lum launched last year. The LUM saga continues.

THE BOLDNESS OF VISIBLE INNOVATION

Pushing concepts further is one of Bell & Ross’s strengths. Invested in research and innovation, particularly in luminescence, the Franco-Swiss watchmaking house sought to go beyond the dial and offer a watch with an entirely luminescent case. 

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To achieve this, Bell & Ross engineers developed a new material, LM3D. This luminescent component, already present in the BR-X5 Green Lum, is made from quartz fibers and luminescent material that emits a bright, tinted light. 

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The new BR X5 Blue Lum offers a new chromatic variation with its powerful blue light emissions.

A POWERFUL AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

The BR-X5 family of watches has a mission: to push the design in service of watchmaking performance to its peak, a concept that is at the core of Bell & Ross’ philosophy. 

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While the BR-05 line speaks a contemporary, sophisticated, and urban language, the BR-X5 collection perfectly embodies the idea of pushing the power of design further. “With the BR-X5, we wanted to push technical and aesthetic limits,” says Bruno Belamich, Creative Director of the brand.

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To serve this ambition, the multi-layer construction of the 41 mm case alternates between LM3D, a photoluminescent composite material, and black DLC micro blasted grade 2 titanium, a technical material reminiscent of the aeronautical world. The watch’s architecture plays the card of lightness without disregarding its robust character. 

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Carved from a block of titanium, the container housing the mechanism is inserted between two shields shaped in LM3D, emitting a powerful blue luminescence.

OPTIMAL READABILITY DAY AND NIGHT

The intention of the BR-X5 Blue Lum is clear: readability is central. Inside the luminescent case, the matte black dial, protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, offers a base of clear contrast. 

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All graduations are precise and clearly visible from the hour and minute indexes including the sub-dial for the three-day power reserve at nine o’clock and the date window at three o’clock. 

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The skeletonized hour and minute hands also offer enhanced visibility, filled with Super-LumiNova. The result is spectacular both day and night.

MASTERY OF LUMINESCENCE

Bell & Ross has been a pioneer in democratizing luminescence and enhancing its power as an innovative and distinguishing style element. Initially confined to a practical function, the luminescence of hands or indexes was an asset for watches intended for use in the dark, particularly for scuba diving or in an airplane cockpit. Appearing in the 1930s, thanks to radium, luminous indications opened new horizons. However, radium had limited qualities since the luminous emissions of this mildly toxic, radioactive substance were time limited. Engineers and watchmakers engaged in continuous research to improve their processes. 

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The introduction of Super-LumiNova in 1993 was a significant step. Wanting to go further, Bell & Ross conceived an original concept to amplify the power of light. Initiated with the BR 03-92 Horolum in 2017, followed by the BR 03-92 Nightlum a year later, the Lum line is characterized by the exceptional luminescence of numbers, indexes, and hands. In 2019, Bell & Ross went even further with the BR 03-92 Full Lum, this time featuring a dial entirely coated with Super-LumiNova, highlighting the indications through contrast. Working on chromatic effects, the watchmaking house presented in 2020 the BR 03-92 Grey Lum, emitting a particularly intense green glow reminiscent of runway lighting, then the BR 03-92 Diver Full Lum combining various shades of luminescence, light green, and pale yellow on its dial. In 2021, the limited-edition vintage BR V2-94 Full Lum brought a new vision to the subject by showing that the Full Lum concept could perfectly marry the refined aesthetics of classic watches. 

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In 2022, the BR V2-92 FULL LUM offered a new ultra-luminescent proposal for a three-hand watch, and last year the BR-X5 Green Lum inaugurated the unprecedented construction of the luminescent case combining titanium and the photoluminescent composite material LM3D. A bright idea.

A HIGH-PERFORMANCE MANUFACTURE MOVEMENT

Each Bell & Ross watch is designed as a high-performance instrument for professional use. 

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Betting on innovation and precision, the BR-X5 collection is equipped with a high-precision movement specially made for Bell & Ross. The BR-CAL.323 automatic mechanical movement beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. 

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A movement equipped with a personalized oscillating weight design inspired by a sports car rim and a variable inertia balance, visible through a large sapphire case back. Another asset of this manufacture movement is a quick date correction device allowing adjustment at any time. 

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These performance features are attested as this caliber, guaranteed for 5 years, is certified as a chronometer by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute).

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Technical Specifications

Collection: URBAN 

Model: BR-X5 BLUE LUM Edition

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 Ref. BRX5R-BLUM-TC/SRB  

MovementMovement
Manufacture. Calibre BR-CAL.323.
Automatic mechanical.
Approximate power reserve of 70 hours.
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds. 
Date window at 3 o'clock and power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock.
Case
41 mm wide. 12.80 mm thick.
Container in Grade 2 microblasted titanium with DLC (diamond-like carbon) finish.
Upper and lower inserts in blue luminescent quartz fibre composite.
Fixed bezel in Grade 2 microblasted titanium with bezel insert in luminescent composite.
Screw-down crown and crown guard in Grade 2 titanium.
Case-back in Grade 2 microblasted titanium with smoked grey sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Case-back with oscillating weight.
Water-resistance: 100 metres.
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Dial
Matt black.
Block applique indices in blue Super-LumiNova® filled with black lacquer.
Skeletonised hour and minute hands coated in blue Super-LumiNova® (blue glow) and filled with black lacquer.
Black flange with 60-minute scale and blue transfer.
Strap
Openworked black rubber..
BuckleFolding. Steel with DLC (diamond-like carbon) finish.

🔰Edition ✅ Only ❱❱❱ 500 Piece

🔴 Price: VAT for  12,900 € / CHF 13,000 / $ 13,300 💰

 
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