Bell & Ross adds a new level of sophistication to its signature ‘circle in a square’ collection with the BR-03 Skeleton. Many watch enthusiasts think skeletonization should be considered a complication in its own right. This finishing technique involves hollowing out and cutting components to reveal the intricate mechanics of a watch. This process requires precise craftsmanship, to ensure the ‘stripping down’ does not compromise the performance of the movement.
All BR-03 Skeleton models – Black Ceramic, Grey Steel and Lum Ceramic – are powered by the same openwork BR-CAL.328 movement, designed and manufactured exclusively for Bell & Ross. “By skeletonizing our BR-03 we have brought an additional watchmaking dimension to an everyday timepiece. We have reworked the bridges and upper plates of the movement to bring maximum sophistication to the BR-03. To reinforce this concept, we redesigned the entire watch around a specific X-shaped structure, a symbol of sophistication and avant-garde. By enhancing luminescence, we aimed to add an extra level of horological sophistication. By simultaneously offering three versions with very different approaches, we allow this watch to reinvent itself, embracing three original and innovative designs,” explains Bruno Belamich, Creative Director and co-founder of Bell & Ross.
For a new take on the brand’s aviation DNA, Bell & Ross revisited its iconic BR-03 by combining skeletonization and transparency in the BR-03 Skeleton Black Ceramic. Inspired by the sleek design of stealth aircraft, this model features an X-shaped skeleton movement, enhanced by a fumé crystal dial and luminescent details.
BR-03 Skeleton Black Ceramic ($5,990.00) – bellross.com
With the BR-03 Skeleton Grey Steel, Bell & Ross wanted to transformed the watch ‘into a contemporary piece of jewelry’ designed to diffuse and reflect light. The 41-mm steel case and faceted openwork ruthenium dial reveals a skeleton movement with precise finishing that evokes modern industrial design.
BR-03 Skeleton Grey Steel ($5,600.00) – bellross.com
Bell & Ross pushed the limits of creative illumination with the BR-03 Skeleton Lum Ceramic, a watch that transforms in low light. Luminescence, a technical feature that ensures legibility, becomes an innovative design element with green SuperLumiNova highlighting the contours of the cut-outs, hands and markers.
BR-03 Skeleton Lum Ceramic ($6,600.00) – bellross.com
