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June 17, 2019
The Driver's Chronograph from Bell & Ross and the Renault F1® Team
Bell & Ross
A Collaboration Between Bell & Ross and the Renault F1® Team
The Limited Edition Chronograph "BR V3-94 R.S.19"
Bell & Ross introduces the "BR V3-94 R.S.19," a chronograph limited to 999 pieces worldwide, adorned with the distinctive color codes of the Renault F1® Team.
Text by Sayaka Ozaki
A Limited Edition Watch Equipped with the Functionality Demanded by the Cockpit of a Modern F1® Car
Unveiled at Baselworld 2019, the Bell & Ross "BR V3-94 R.S.19" is a driver's chronograph watch that fully embodies the brand's expertise in professional watchmaking.
This model applies the same philosophy to its performance and styling as the "engine" of a car, while also featuring a case worthy of being called an iconic "chassis." The classic round case from Bell & Ross's Vintage series has been updated to 43mm, and its color scheme, evolved from the Renault F1® Team's steering wheel introduced in the 2017 collection, is styled with the green, red, and orange hues that accent the cockpit buttons.
The dial is crafted from carbon fiber, a high-tech material essential to F1® cars. It also features a bidirectional rotating bezel for measuring lap times, with notches designed for easy operation even when wearing gloves. The stopwatch function of the chronograph mechanism achieves high precision through meticulous engineering, capable of recording time to the nearest 1/8th of a second, and offers water resistance to 100 meters. Equipped with the functionality demanded by the cockpit of a modern F1® car, this watch is produced in a limited edition of 999 pieces worldwide.
BR V3-94 R.S.19
Ref. | BRV394-RS19/SST, BRV394-RS19/SCA
Movement | Self-winding (Caliber BR-CAL.301)
Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o'clock, date
Case Material | SS (Polished/Satin finish)
Case Diameter | 43mm
Strap Material | SS (BRV394-RS19/SST), Leather (BRV394-RS19/SCA)
Water Resistance | 10 bar
Price | ¥480,000 (excluding tax)
Limited Edition | 999 pieces worldwide

