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Bell & Ross BR 01 Horizon - New

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Bell & Ross BR 01 Horizon - 999 made

Legibility by Graphic Design

• A dial on two levels
- In the background, the dial (A) comprises, similar to the original instrument, two parts representing the sky, in gray, and the earth, in black. These two parts are separated by a white horizon line marking the 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock axis.
- In the foreground, the raised dial (C) with index marks provides optimal legibility of the hour graduations. With its bridge at 12 o’clock (D), it conceals the attachment of the hands and is reminiscent of the shape of an aviation instrument.
- Between these two levels, two hands of different shapes provide instantaneous legibility of the hours (B) and minutes (E). A window at 12 o’clock enables them to remain visible when they disappear below the bridge of the raised dial.


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The attitude indicator, a vital instrument in air navigation, makes it possible to monitor the aircraft’s position relative to the horizon, regardless of visibility conditions. Bell & Ross designers have borrowed the graphic design of the attitude indicator to create an original and innovative display.

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Technical Characteristics

46mm black PVD stainless steel case with screw-in crown, AR-coated sapphire crystal and water resistance to 100 meters.

Movement is the Swiss automatic ETA caliber 2892 with 21 jewels.

Straps are a black rubber and black heavy-duty canvas.

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