It doesn’t hurt to stop, and take a look behind to see how far you’ve come, and in the case of Bell & Ross, takes a look back at its roots to produce what we think, is one of the most elegant and tasteful Bell & Ross watches to date. But before we get into the blue-faced BR 03-92, let’s take a look back at the line that the watch descended from.
The Instrument BR Heritage was unveiled in 2009 (Pictured above), meant to breathe new life and revive the authentic spirit of antique timepieces by combining the vintage appearance of dials and straps whilst the casing and movement is built with the most updated tech, much like the Union Los Angeles Air Jordan 1s in fact. This ethos of new vintage is something we can definitely get behind.
The key highlight though, is not in the watch itself, but rather the strap. Made out of calfskin leather, the strap grows with the wearer and develops the patina of the owner’s wrist, giving it a somewhat personal touch to it.
The follow up model stays true to this essence; by retaining the retro elements of the 2009 piece, the new one is updated with a blue dial, golden appliqué numerals and indexes, and a satin-brushed steel case.
The caveat? Only 120 models of this exclusive colourway are releasing here, and with a price tag of RM 13,200, presents a fairly high barrier to entry to it. Nevertheless, timepieces like these are ones to keep, and wiht each passing day, the sentimental value grows along with you. The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 is available now at Watchshoppe and Swiss Watch Gallery.
