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Basel 2017 = Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver
Fri, 24 March 2017 20:44
Bell & Ross unveils an all new diving watch featuring the brand's iconic square case. The BR 03-92 Diver is a professional diving instrument, water resistant to 300 meters and driven by a Swiss self-winding mechanical movement with proven robustness and accuracy.
Screwed down to withstand the pressure at great depths, the crown of the BR 03-92 Diver is equipped with a guard that guarantees complete protection against impacts and optimal water resistance. The crown is also fitted with a rubber insert for improved ergonomics.
The case, 42mm, is reinforced with a very thick back (2.80 mm on the BR 03-92 Diver, compared to 1.80 mm on the BR 03-92 Steel), once again guaranteeing extreme water resistance. Invisible from the outside, yet crucial for its reliability, the case of the BR 03-92 Diver is also equipped with a soft iron cage to increase its resistance to magnetic fields.
A further guarantee of flawless water resistance, the sapphire crystal with antireflective coating is 2.85 mm thick, compared to the 1.50 mm on the classic steel BR 03-92. The deep black dial features indices in skeletonized metal applique filled with white Superluminova® for enhanced legibility, thanks to the maximum contrast between the black of the dial and the white of the time indications. The hour hand is orange and the minute hand contains white SuperLuminova, allowing them to be distinguished at a glance; the minute hand is also used to calculate the dive time. Finally, the second hand is also filled with white SuperLuminova so that the watch's correct operation is clearly visible, even underwater.
The BR 03-92 Diver comes in a water-resistant PELICAN box, and is available with two straps: the first is made from woven black rubber with a steel pin buckle. The second is in ultraresilient black synthetic fabric, allowing the watch to be quickly and ergonomically adjusted over the suit thanks to a Velcro closure system. Both have been designed for professional underwater use.
- Jorge Merino