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October 6, 2017
Bell & Ross: The 2017 New "Bellytanker" Models Come in Two Configurations: Three-Hand and Chrono
Bell & Ross
Inspired by artistic, high-performance machines born from aeronautical technology.
The "Bellytanker" Racing Car, Born After World War II
The design motif comes from the "Bellytanker," a racing car that emerged after World War II. While adorned in vintage colors, it possesses a distinctly modern aura, which is quite striking.
Text by YOSHIDA Miho
For All Connoisseurs Who Cherish Vintage
America, 1950s.
On the Bonneville Salt Flats, racers propelled the Bellytanker, an artistic marvel of engineering derived from aeronautics. This collection evokes the legendary era of record-breaking races, crafted for today's pilots and enthusiasts who appreciate vintage.
The three-hand "BR V1-92 Bellytanker" features a compact 38.5mm case, reminiscent of watches from the 1940s-1950s. Its flatter, thinner profile ensures a comfortable fit against the wrist. The combination of the dark brown strap and the metallic copper dial offers a retro feel, yet the overall balance results in a refined, contemporary finish.
BR V1-92 Bellytanker
Ref. | BRV192-BT-ST/SCA
Movement | Automatic (Cal.BR-CAL.302)
Case Material | SS
Case Diameter | 38.5mm
Strap Material | Dark Brown Calf
Water Resistance | 100m
Price | ¥315,000 (excluding tax)
Limited Edition | 500 pieces worldwide
The chronograph model, "BR V2-94 Bellytanker," exudes a masculine charm with its black dual sub-dials. The case measures 41mm, slightly larger than the three-hand version. It also boasts mechanical features such as a bezel with a tachymeter scale and screw-down pushers and crown, adopted from the third-generation vintage line.
BR V2-94 Bellytanker
Ref. | BRV294-BT-ST/SCA (left), BRV294-BT-ST/SST (right)
Movement | Automatic (Cal.BR-CAL.301)
Water Resistance | 100m
Case Material | SS
Case Diameter | 41mm
Strap Material | Dark Brown Calf (left), SS (right)
Price | ¥540,000 (left), ¥580,000 (right) *Excluding tax for both
Limited Edition | 500 pieces worldwide
Inquiries
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Tel. 03-5977-7759
http://www.bellross.com





