Bell & Ross : Pole position

BR – X1 RS16
CASE : Carbone Forgé®, grade 5 titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts, sapphire crystal back, waterresistant to 100m

SIZE : 45mm MOVEMENT : mechanical self-winding (Caliber BRCAL. 313, 40-hour power reserve)

FUNCTIONS : hours, minutes, small seconds, large date, chronograph, tachymetric scale

DIAL : gray-tinted sapphire crystal, applied metallic hour-markers with Superluminova® inserts, metallic skeleton hours and minutes hands filled with Superluminova®, aluminum 30-minute chronograph counter disk STRAP/BRACELET : woven rubber strap or bi-material bracelet, black PVD®-finish black steel pin buckle and black rubber insert
250-PIECE LIMITED EDITION

Bell & Ross, official watchmaker partner of the Renault Sport Formula One Team, presents two sporty and technical BR-X1 RS16 timepieces whose name, graphic codes and colors echo those of the Renault RS16 race car. The chronograph version, the ultimate racing driver’s watch, is made of Carbone Forgé®, grade 5 titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts : materials combining lightness, resistance and ergonomics. The gray sapphire crystal dial enables an entirely transparent view of the selfwinding movement. A yellow rubber grip has been integrated into the case so as to ensure smooth handling of the chronograph functions, even when wearing gloves.

Bell & Ross2A more high-end version, the BR-X1 RS16 Tourbillon, is also available in a 20-piece limited edition. In keeping with their exclusive nature, these two models, worn by the drivers and members of the Renault team will be sold only in race paddocks at the various Formula 1 Grand Prix events.

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