Specifications
Vendor SKU |
BR Minuteur 18KRG |
Movement |
Proprietary, manual winding, mechanical movement with pink gold and aluminum bridges with flyback chronograph functions, three day power reserve, one-minute tourbillon, and power reserve indication functions. |
Case |
18 karat pink gold rectangular with height of 44mm and 50mm wide, stylized bezel with four adorning screws, sapphire crystal, screw-locking crown, screw-down back. |
Bracelet |
Black, vulcanized rubber, Bell & Ross strap with 18 Karat rose gold tang buckle. |
Dial |
Black steel and carbon fiber dial with separated dials for time display and chronograph functions. Aperture at Six offers a view of gold tourbillon carriage. |
Notes |
Limited edition of 30 pieces. |
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