Bell & Ross BR Minuteur Tourbillon Pink Gold Limited Edition
by Marco Gagliano on February 9, 2010
tagged as: reviews tourbillon bell & ross
Once a masterpiece is conceived in the mind of the artist, it takes time and care to completed it. It must satisfy the stringent demands and expectations of collectors. It took most of a year since Bell & Ross unveiled their Minuteur models for the first one to be available to the public, but for thirty lucky collectors it will be worth the wait.
One of the most striking aspects of the Bell & Ross Minuteur Tourbillon is that it is immediately recognizable as a BR "Instrument," but it is like no other watch in the collection. The case is rectangular rather then square and measures 50mm in diameter and 44mm in height. The size of the case, the strong, bold shape of the bezel and the weight of solid 18 karat rose gold make for a seriously impressive instrument. The case is equipped with a screw-locking crown and is awarded a water resistance rating of 100 meters. This means that one could take advantage of the BR rubber strap in the water where rubber straps feel most at home. This structural strength also represents Bell & Ross' dedication to making professional-quality watches.
The insides of the Minuteur Tourbillon Pink Gold are equally impressive as its golden outer shell. The manual winding, exclusive movement is conceived and manufactured with BNB Concept SA. This highly specialized, Swiss atelier has provide the world with some of the most exciting complicated movements of recent years. The Minuteur's movement packs a power reserve of 72 hours and is decorated with solid rose gold bridges and plates. When looking through the watch's exhibition case, the golden parts of the mechanism are proudly displayed. The sophisticated movement offers several complications including the flying one-minute tourbillon, flyback chronograph, and power reserve display.
The complications of the Minuteur Tourbillon come together on the watch's dial. The first thing that the dial does is to meld the beauty and sophistication of rose gold with the functional and modern nature of the timepiece. This is achieved using carbon fiber. The sporty material is framed by rose gold and gold hour markers and hands are applied. The beauty of the flying tourbillon is accentuated by the used of rose gold for the its carousel. The dial also gives the watch its name as the chronograph minute counter is specially configured to read the time as a decimal value. For professionals that can afford the pink gold Minuteur tourbillon, every tenth of an hour counts.
The BR Minuteur Tourbillon Pink Goldis another example of how Bell & Ross have become masters of the balancing act. It is a sporty, water resistant watch, built with numerous sophisticated components on both the inside and outside. It also echoes the company's dedication to providing watches fit for exacting professionals of all vocations.
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New Bell & Ross Complicated Watches
by Marco Gagliano on July 30, 2009
tagged as: watches gold chronograph tourbillon minuteur br01 ross bell
Bell & Ross' release of the BR-01 Tourbillon was very successful and has stemmed into the release of several other complicated models. Three new variations of the BR01 Tourbillon are now available as is the most complicated watch of the manufacturer's line, the BR Grand Minuteur.
The proprietary movements on both these models are amazing technically and visually. A golden tourbillon cage completes one revolution per minute while the balance wheel beats within it. Because the bridges and plates that hold the mechanical components together are made using carbon fibre, the wearer is offered a stunning yet sporty view through the exhibition back of the case.
The new Grand Minuteur re-invents the BR case. The case on this watch is rectangular with a width of 50mm and height of 44. The watch offers numerous functions including a fly-back chronograph and three-day power reserve. Thanks to the ingenious dial, the chronograph indicates the time lapse using minutes as well as tenth of hours. Perfect for anyone who bills clients in that fashion.
Both the Grand Minuteur and BR 01 Tourbillon models are extremely rare and complicated time pieces. They are available for order through Matt Baily for a limited time only.
Sneak Peak Pre Basel: New Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture
by Dino Standjofski on March 24, 2009
tagged as: movement titanium mens baselworld tourbillon watches alpina
Limited Edition of 18 Pieces
Here is another from the pre Basel information we're getting in. Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture. Limited to 18 pieces worldwide.
The case is available in titanium with a black ceramic bezel and measures 48mm. It has sapphire crystals and is water resistant to 100 meters.
The movement, the automatic caliber AL-980 with 33 jewels, comprises 188 components, and is the fruit of three years' research. It is distinguished by a silicon escapement wheel and by a new Alpina technological innovation: silicon pallets. It has a power reserve of 48 hours.
Matt will be reporting in a while, he is at the fair, we'll post all the new products as it comes in.
Pro Titanium robust durable and light!
by Dino Standjofski on December 17, 2008
tagged as: watches tourbillon bell & ross
The latest in the line of Instruments to come out from Bell & Ross is the Pro Titanium BR01 94. Fashioned from the BR01 46mm size Instruments, but with a much more robust and rugged bezel, which is in line of the BR01 Tourbillon. The strong, light grade 2 titanium case is light weight, with bold gray dial which enhances the color of the case.
The Swiss chronograph automatic movement with date keeps in line with other BR01 94 chronos with a 100 meter water resistant rating, while incorporating a gray rubber strap.
At little more chunky of a watch at a nice light weight.
F1 Grand Prix has come and gone
by Dino Standjofski on June 12, 2008
tagged as: carbon br02 challenge admirals cup golden bridge corum tourbillon br01 bell & ross
It's fun dealing with the different people that fly around the world for this event.
We show cased a plethora of heavy high end pieces in our window. The Bell & Ross BR01 Tourbillon was the main attraction as well as the all rose gold Bell & Ross BR01 97 Power reserve, Corum Golden Bridge, all gold Corum Admirals Cup Challenge 44 with brown dial. Other pieces that showed great interest was the Bell & Ross BR01 92 Blue, the all gold Bell & Ross BR02 with Carbon dial.
The big heavy pieces were a Limited Edition Audemars Piguet Alingi with carbon case, the Aryton Senna limited edition Hublot Big Bang, an 8 day Panerai, and the Blue Max from Ulysse Nardin.
All in all there was a great buzz, and plenty of mingling with thousands of tourists visiting for such a huge event here in Montreal.
