Because Bell & Ross watches meet the demands of those working under extreme conditions, the brand has established a solid reputation among professional users. Today, astronauts, fighter-pilots, divers, mine-clearing experts and elite police officers use Bell & Ross watches as a fundamental tool in their activities.
The BR 03 is an outstanding tool that responds to the legibility requirements of professional aviators. The matte black finish of the case, found on aircraft instrument panels, optimizes readability by preventing reflections. Its sober and elegant design, with its black dial, large white numerals and photoluminescent coating allows an immediate reading, both during the day and at night. In aeronautics, especially in aerospace, ceramic is the material of choice for pieces that have to withstand high temperatures and exposure to acid and corrosion. It is found in thermal cladding and on spacecrafts' nose cones. It is also used in the medical world, due to its biocompatibility. Bell & Ross has reworked ceramics by developing a specific manufacturing process that enhances the intrinsic qualities of this remarkable material, which resists scratching, does not fade away and weighs less than many other materials. Numerals, indices and hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova®. Black rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric. Black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition).