Following the New Divers Launch Event "WATCH BEYOND feat. DIVER"

—Could you please reiterate what you wanted to convey by coming to Japan for this event, Mr. Fabien?

Our primary objective was indeed the launch event held yesterday at DESIGN Koishikawa. This marks the first new diver's watch from Bell & Ross in ten years. We wanted to directly communicate to everyone that this model has been released after such a long period.

In essence, it is a diver's watch with the iconic square case that symbolizes Bell & Ross's philosophy.

—I see.

While Bell & Ross may have a strong association with aviation watches, we wanted to convey the brand's current identity from a different perspective. That is our spirit of challenge.

Last year, we ventured into the world of motorsports through our collaboration with Renault. This year, we continue our challenges by shifting our focus to the sea. Regardless of the environment, the brand upholds a common philosophy.

The "BR 03-92 Diver" is not merely a diver's watch that meets formal specifications; it is designed for professionals who actually dive, meeting international standards and built for those who undertake missions in harsh underwater environments.

We are confident that the design, born from meeting these stringent standards, is cool and sophisticated.

of an aircraft cockpit. This is because aircraft cockpits incorporate elements crucial to watchmaking.

—Legibility: enabling at-a-glance reading of complex information.
—Functionality: organizing and presenting useful information on the dial.
—High Precision: the onboard instruments are accurate with minimal deviation.
—Water Resistance: optimal water resistance according to function and application.




Cockpit instruments are the foundation of our watchmaking. The "BR" series is a direct representation of this. The idea was, what if we put an instrument directly on the wrist? When we actually did it, we found nothing was easier to read.

And now, the BR series has become an icon within the watch industry. It is an item that is immediately recalled as synonymous with the square case.

Page 02.Is the Square Case Disadvantageous for Water Resistance?

Is the Square Case Disadvantageous for Water Resistance?

—However, from a water resistance perspective, the square case is structurally disadvantageous. It cannot accommodate a screw-down case back. How did you overcome this?

One is the screw-down crown. The second is the adjustment of the sapphire crystal's thickness. While the crystal on standard models is 1.5mm, for this model, it is 2.85mm. The case back is also 1mm thicker than usual.

Furthermore, we have made adjustments to enhance processing precision. In this way, we compensated for the weakness of not being able to use a screw-down case back.

—Regarding processing precision, is there anything special done for this model alone?

It is the same as for standard models. All BR series watches boast 100m water resistance. Therefore, even normal models possess sufficient water resistance, and this model has been developed as an extension of that.

—So, the original design is already highly sophisticated, isn't it?

Precisely. While it's a new development, we already have the high-spec "BR 03" regular line, and we have accumulated expertise from other models as well. Bell & Ross achieved 11,100m water resistance with the "Hydromax" (released in 1997), setting a world record at the time. Subsequently, with the "BR 02" (released in 2007), we achieved 1000m water resistance with a three-hand model. We have built upon this experience.

Is the Pursuit of Functional Beauty Necessary in the World of High-End Watches?

—Could you explain why the pursuit of functional beauty is necessary in the world of high-end watches?

is not merely decorative. Divers will understand this: it's frightening if you can't instantly tell if the watch is actually working when you're underwater. That's why this large dot shape was created. Even with this single detail, we believe that design born from the pursuit of function is truly unique and leads to fascination.

—Could you tell us about the brand's future vision?

We promise to steadfastly protect the DNA that has remained consistent since the brand's inception. However, we also do not want to be content with the status quo and wish to embrace new challenges.

The keyword "WATCH BEYOND" signifies this stance. Centered around this concept, we aim to express the essence of Bell & Ross in the fields of land, sea, and air.

BR 03-92 Diver

Movement: Automatic. Caliber BR-CAL.302
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Size: W42mm x H42mm
Bracelet: Woven black rubber and black
heavy-duty synthetic fabric
Water Resistance: 300m
Price: ¥450,000 (excluding tax)