Written by Sean Ho
Staying true to its identity, Bell & Ross introduces a new watch design drawing inspiration from analog instruments from the aircraft dashboard. each instrument has its specific function in terms of precision, legibility, reliability and performance, and as such, introduces the BR03-92 BI-COMPASS. With this watch, the brand recreates graphic style of these navigation tools as closely as possible, offering an alternative to the traditional approach of telling the time.
The design of the BR03-92 BI-COMPASS is built on two layers, which run on a calibre BR-CAL.302, automatic mechanical movement. The dial divides the center part with the outer part, where the minute track is featured through a small step equipped with a minute circle. To increase accuracy, the hour and minute hands are separated with the minute placed on the main dial while the hour is displayed in the center. A small green triangle indicates the hour mark. All that is being protected with a sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating.
The watch features an obvious Munsell green hue indicating the hours and is covered in a photoluminescent coating (Superluminova®) that contrasts well with the black of the dial. The off- white hands and numerals on the dial unveil the minutes and seconds and echoes the legibility principles of professional aeronautical instruments. This color scheme was very commonly used on instruments, specifically on US Navy aircrafts.
This BR03-92 Bi-Compass can be found at selected retail stores for RM16,000 and is limited to 999 pieces. Worth a cop?
