Pre-Basel 2016 – Luxury watch maker Bell & Ross introduced their newest military-inspired collection, the Desert Type. The first timepiece, the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Desert Type Chronograph, is housed in a matte black ceramic case measuring 42mm, with an AR-coated sapphire crystal and water resistance to 100 meters. It is powered by the Swiss automatic Bell & Ross caliber 301 (base ETA) with 37 jewels, 28,800 vph, and a power reserve of 42 hours. It comes with a beige calfskin leather strap or black synthetic fabric strap with a black PVD buckle.
The second timepiece, the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Desert Type Automatic, is housed in a matte black ceramic case measuring 42mm with an AR-coated sapphire crystal and water resistance to 100 meters. Inside is the Swiss automatic Bell & Ross caliber 302 (base Sellita) with 25 jewels, 28,800 vph, and a power reserve of 38 hours.
The last timepiece from the collection is the Bell & Ross BR S Desert Type Quartz, housed in a matte black ceramic case measuring 39mm. Inside is the Swiss quartz Bell & Ross caliber 102. It comes with a beige calfskin leather strap with a black PVD buckle.
Unfortunately, pricing for these timepieces has not yet been revealed. TBA.
For another take on tactical precision, see the Bell & Ross BR 03 Military Type Watch.
