A limited edition novelty in the colors of the French tricolor.
Bell & Ross has expanded its latest BR-X3 collection with a new addition created in partnership with the Patrouille de France aerobatic team. The watch case's sandwich construction integrates the colors of the French tricolor.
The watch features a 41 x 41 mm case combining satin-finished and polished steel with a blue anodized aluminum bezel. Bell & Ross uses a three-part dial construction with a matte black base, blue and white appliqués, and a black top plate.
Various shades of blue in the watch's design correspond to the color scheme of the Alpha Jet aircraft, as well as the helmets and flight suits of the Patrouille de France pilots. The power reserve indicator at the "9 o'clock" position is done in the colors of the French flag.
At the "6 o'clock" position lies the emblem of Patrouille de France, while the counterweight of the central seconds hand is styled like an Alpha Jet plane. For improved readability, the hands, numbers, and indices are coated with Super-LumiNova luminescent material.
The model is powered by the COSC-certified caliber BR-CAL.323. The movement, equipped with automatic winding and a 70-hour power reserve, can be viewed through the sapphire case back featuring the Patrouille de France logo. The case is water-resistant to 100 meters.
The watch can be worn on either a black rubber strap or a blue synthetic fabric strap. The release is limited to a series of 250 pieces.
The estimated price of the model is €7,900.