Bell & Ross BR 01 Airborne II: the mark of time

Established in 2009, the BR 01 Airborne model Bell & Ross paid tribute to the extraordinary saga of military parachuting , especially airborne divisions of the U.S. Airborne who distinguished themselves during the Second World War.

To rub peril in everyday life, young fighters had adopted the skull as a symbol of their courage to better defy death and intimidate their enemies. The skull was as talisman during their missions and reminded them every moment of their vulnerability to danger.

In 2011 , Bell & Ross offers a new model limited edition watch the talisman : the BR 01 Airborne II. This novelty is distinguished by its finishes finishes, while remaining consistent with the symbolic origin of the military Airborne (a big commercial success ) .

Bell & Ross BR 01 Airborne II

They have common characteristics in terms of inspiration, form and expression :
- The bezel and screws delineate a skull , crossed bones cross , perfectly integrated into the square shape of the case brand icon .
- The " black phantom " monochrome dial recalls the symbolic color of death , and features the face of a
skull that seems to defy us.
- The needle -shaped dagger or sword , depending on model, even grow further evocation of art related to military codes.

The BR 01 Airborne II features a stainless steel case with aged look that gives the original model the character and appearance of a watch that has weathered over time. This " gunmetal " finish is achieved by repeated random rubbings . This technique does not alter the material, makes each copy an item can be considered as unique.

Glass, marked index " claw " decals on the underside , and brown leather strap , tanned so worn with tonal stitching leather give his unique style to this watch.