Baselworld 2017 Watch Guide - Bell & Ross BR-V1 Vintage

Bell & Ross BR-V1 Vintage is the most simple version, both in terms of design and functionalities. A watch that goes to the essential. However, it drastically changes from the habits of the brand, especially in terms of size. Indeed, it features a 38.5mm diameter case, which adapts to any wrist. Considering the look of the watch and its vintage inspiration, this is a clever move.

It is paired with a highly curved sapphire crystal for a truly retro look – a feature that also allows the thickness of the case to be reduced. The case is entirely circular brushed and remains as clean as possible, so you’re sure to have your attention focused on the dial. It keeps the military 3-6-9-12 indexes, somehow a hallmark for the brand, together with resigned hands – still extremely legible but slender than before.

The dial is uncluttered and offers an instant legibility of the time. A date window is discreetly located at 4h30. As a new feature, the counterweight for the second hand is designed to look like a stylized plane profile. To power this watch is an automatic movement https://www.captainthewatch.is.