New Arrival! BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph Carbone Forgé

Bell & Ross Reveals New Limited Edition of 250 Pieces

Bell & Ross has impressed us yet again! The BR-X1 line, revealed back in 2014, brought us an entire collection filled with sporty, high-tech chronographs which somehow managed to be both sophisticated and bulky. Now they’ve introduced the BR-X1: Carbone Forgé, a revolutionary timepiece which utilizes compressed carbon fibers to create a deep black, non-porous, water-resistant, single-unit case with clean edges.

The square case is lined with a ceramic and rubber “bumper” which will help protect the watch from impact damage. As with most Bell & Ross timepieces, the back of the BR-X1- made from grade 5 PVD titanium- features a small, round opening which reveals the beating heart of the balance. Made from grey-tinted sapphire crystal and featuring appliqué metal indicators with photo-luminescent inserts, the dial forms a clear window through which the exceptional movement can be admired. The faceted, Superluminova-filled hands and appliqué indicators offer easy legibility.

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The central hour and minute hands are read traditionally, while the small seconds hand is positioned at 3 o’clock. The skeleton date dial is positioned at 6  o’clock. Instead of a hand, the minute timer on the chronograph function features an ultra-light aluminum disc resembling the blades of a turbine. The hand on the central second counter indicates quarters of a second. Essential for calculating speeds, the tachymeter scale appears on the flange. The chronograph hands feature subtle red accents. The grooved rubber strap has a black PVD steel buckle.

Technical Specifications for BR-X1 Carbone Forgé (BRX1-CE-CF-BLACK)

Movement

Automatic mechanical BR-CAL.313

‘X’ Shaped upper bridge

56 jewels

28,800 vph

Skeleton Chronograph

Functions

Hours, minutes, small seconds, skeleton date, chronograph, tachymeter

Case

45mm

Carbone Forgé, grade 5 titanium, and ceramic with rubber inserts

Ceramic rocker push-buttons with rubber inserts

Crown with rubber inserts

Back with opening in tinted sapphire crystal, centered on the balance

Dial

Grey-tinted sapphire crystal

Appliqué metal indicators with Superluminova inserts

Metal skeleton Superluminova filled hour and minute hands

Aluminum 30-min chronograph timer disc

Crystal

Sapphire with anti-reflective coating

Strap

Woven black rubber

Buckle

Black PVD steel finish and black rubber insert pin buckle