New Product: Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Microrotor
Bell & Ross introduces the BR-X3 Tourbillon Microrotor watch with a transparent stainless steel and sapphire crystal case.
Bell & Ross is one of the leading brands in the relatively affordable design watch market. While their prices and quality have steadily improved in recent years, particularly with the BR-X3 and BR-X5 series, tourbillon watches have always been a staple in their product line. The BR-X2 Tourbillon watch, launched in 2019, is a prime example.
In the newly released BR-X3 Tourbillon watch, the sapphire crystal case features a chic skeletonized design, revealing the entire movement. The bridges employ a unique square grid layout, seemingly echoing the rounded square case. Just as we expected from Bell & Ross Creative Director and watchmaker Bruno Bellamich, this watch boasts an exceptionally elegant design. replica richard mille rm 067 watches
In contemporary watchmaking, some pieces transcend their primary function, becoming true artistic statements. The BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Swiss Rotor watch perfectly embodies this exceptional philosophy. It departs from the professional watchmaking standards that have made Bell & Ross famous, representing the pinnacle of haute horlogerie. Since its inception, Bell & Ross has adhered to three pillars: legibility, functionality, and precision. These concepts, derived from aircraft cockpit instruments, have given birth to the brand’s iconic timepieces. Today, Bell & Ross explores new territories upon these foundations, elevating the beauty of mechanics to a visual feast, showcasing the essence of watchmaking art. The BR-X3 represents the third level of craftsmanship within Bell & Ross’s creative system. Following the classic square timepiece that chronicles the brand’s history, the skeletonized models showcasing the beauty of gears, and the BR-X series and its in-house movement that establish technical authority, Bell & Ross has finally infused the BR-X series with new vitality through a haute horlogerie movement. This new chapter signifies far more than simply adding a complication; it redefines the balance between legibility and mechanical aesthetics. “This is an iconic timepiece that embodies all of Bell & Ross’s watchmaking skills, expertise, and design,” explains Bruno Belamich, Creative Director of the brand. In this extraordinary creation, telling the time is no longer the focus; the story of the movement itself is the absolute protagonist.
Square Transparent Architecture
The square case is a signature design of Bell & Ross, but in this watch, it has undergone a complete transformation. The ingenious fusion of stainless steel and sapphire crystal creates a transparent and minimalist case, with every structural element designed to showcase the exquisite workings of the movement. Its construction is based on a bold concept: the case and movement are no longer two separate entities, but rather a seamless, structurally interconnected whole. This ingenious fusion is achieved through three components: a stainless steel middle case, a sapphire crystal case back, and a sapphire crystal case back, secured with four signature screws. Behind the seemingly simple design lies exquisite craftsmanship, as sapphire crystal—an extremely hard material—requires exceptional skill in both machining and assembly. replica franck muller watches
“Sapphire crystal highlights the beauty of precision mechanics,” says Bruno Belamich. This extreme transparency reveals the entire movement, transforming the watch into a contemplative work of art, with every bridge, gear, and ruby clearly visible. The skeletonized aesthetic draws inspiration from two seemingly disparate art worlds, inextricably linked by a shared pursuit of purity. On one hand, there’s Piet Mondrian’s geometric abstraction, renowned for its orthogonal lines and rigorous spatial division; on the other, Charlotte Perriand’s refined functionality, her architectural works celebrating essence. This dual inspiration is embodied in the precise grid, where a rigorous geometric structure shapes the movement like a visual work of art. The movement’s architecture echoes Bell & Ross’s fondness for geometric grids. Straight horizontal and vertical lines construct a rigorous composition within the mechanical space. Square skeletons echo the case, creating visual continuity between container and contents. Twenty-six rubies, traditional gemstones in watchmaking, embellish this geometric structure with their deep red brilliance. “Time reading is simplified to the extreme. The movement is the same, discarding all redundancy and following a predetermined grid,” Bruno Bellamy summarizes. Indeed, the dial displays only the hours and minutes at 2 o’clock. This deliberate simplification frees up space for the mechanical structure, establishing a new hierarchy where time takes a backseat. The finishing reflects exquisite craftsmanship: the brushed bridges exhibit linear reflections, and the polished edges outline precise contours. Every surface and angle contributes to the overall aesthetic. This embodies the minimalist watchmaking philosophy, where beauty originates from etherealness, and pure mechanical rhythm becomes the sole decoration.
Mechanical Ballet
At the heart of the BR-X3 best copy watch is the in-house BR-CAL.389 movement. This movement is the essence of haute horlogerie, cleverly integrating two major complications into an extremely thin case. The tourbillon, a legendary invention of Abraham-Louis Breguet in the late 19th century, remains one of the most prestigious symbols of watchmaking. This rotating cage, which completes one revolution per minute, compensates for the effects of gravity on the hairspring. In the BR-X3, the tourbillon, with its flying design, is located at 5:30, its captivating rotation a continuous feature of the watch. The micro-rotor, the second major complication of this movement, enables automatic winding while maintaining an ultra-thin case thickness of only 9mm. This micro-rotor, located in-plane rather than on top of the movement, represents a significant technical challenge. It ensures a 58-hour power reserve while maintaining an ultra-thin design.
Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Specifications
BRX3M-TRB-ST/SCR
Movement: BR-CAL.389. In-house automatic mechanical movement. 58-hour power reserve.
Functions: Hour and minute offset locking function at 2 o’clock. Flying tourbillon cage at 5:30.
Case: 40mm wide, 9mm thick. Satin-finished stainless steel. Custom-polished satin-finish bridges. Water resistant to 50 meters.
Dial: Skeletonized design. Petite sapphire crystal dial with a frosted finish. Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands.
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Strap: Grey alligator leather.
Clasp: Folding clasp. Satin-finished steel.