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Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale Ceramic Chronograph

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Bell & Ross presented the BR 01 then it quickly gained success and recognition.To celebrate the Dassault fighter aircraft, Bell & Ross unveiled a limited edition-  Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale Ceramic Chronograph.
Side of Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale limited edition 02This Rafale limited edition is based on the BR 03 case, meaning the smaller version of the iconic square-shaped timepiece with a round bezel. Thus, even if the concept remains exactly the same as with the 10-year old BR 01, the wearability and the comfort are improved, without losing the typical aura of the collection. The 42mm case is made of black ceramic and shows the typical B&R shape, with 8 screws – 4 on top and 4 on the caseback. This case is not as simple as it seems and its construction relies on this external ceramic square but also on an internal stainless steel container that carries the movement. Talking movement, the Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale comes with the Calibre BR-CAL.301, a robust and reliable chronograph movement. Side of Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale limited edition The dial of the Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale really depicts the collaboration between the manufacture and the aircraft manufacturer Dassault – that has been involved in the design and conception of the watch. The goal was for them both to give the BR 03 the look of the Rafale but also to design it as an extremely legible and functional watch to be used as a proper instrument, part of the equipment of pilots. Thus, the dial shows the same matt grey colour as the jet-fighter, a non-reflective and very discreet colour that allows to focus mainly on the inscriptions of the dial and thus on the timing indications. The Arabic numerals and the hands are highly contrasting with their black paint – the typography of the numerals subtly recalls that of the registration numbers that feature on the plane’s fuselage.Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale limited edition dial 02The hands used for the chronograph functions (the central second hand and the hand used in the 30-minute counter at 9) are distinguished by orange tips, which offer excellent legibility in all conditions. The inner flange is showing a tachymeter scale. Finally, the small second sub-counter is printed with a silhouette of the fighter aircraft.Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale limited edition dial

The Bell & Ross BR 03 Rafale Chronograph really shows the DNA of the brand, meaning this intimate link between watchmaking and military aviation. It will be a limited edition to 500 pieces

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