The combination of tradition and modernity: For Bell & Ross, Airline is its passion, and reinventing the dashboard is the dominant design element of the brand. The iconic BR 01 watch is the source of inspiration for the clock in the cockpit. Always Trying to Explore New Fields Bell & Ross Parklake shelved airport runways, radar and fighter jets for the time being and instead developed a Marine Instrument watch series of three watches that pays tribute to maritime careers . The earliest human navigation equipment was born in the 17th century. At that time, vessels had started to sail across the sea and carry out the ocean-going undertaking. The role of navigation instruments was to provide navigation for these vessels. The launch of the brand new watch series to ship clock as a source of inspiration, these clocks in the naval history is of extraordinary significance. The three models in the series perform a completely new interpretation of these historic instruments. They set a bridge between tradition and modernity, bringing history into harmony with the present. From left to right: BR 01 Marine Instrument BR X1 Skeleton Chronograph BR X1 Tourbillon Chronograph Brief history Ship clock was born in the 17th century. These navigation clocks are equipped with extremely precise mechanical devices that provide a reference time for vessel navigation. From the 18th century onwards, navigation technology developed further. A large number of vessels open ocean undertaking. Shipwreck also increased, usually the cause of navigation are inaccurate. For Britain at the time, controlling the high seas was a strategic one. As an island nation, Britain's military and economic strength depends on the high seas. As a result, lawmakers managed to reduce the incidence of shipwrecks. Finally, the conclusion is drawn that the safety of navigation will be enhanced if ships are provided with more accurate timing instruments. In fact, seafarers at the time mostly rely on the stars in the night sky to help them navigate during their long voyages. Precision timepieces enable them to know their own longitude, and then determine their position at sea. The British Parliament passed the Longitude Act in 1714, announcing that anyone who invented the clock for measuring longitude (accuracy of 1 degree) would have won £ 20,000. John Harrison, a specialist in the field of micromachining, won the award and invented the clock with unparalleled accuracy. Appearance and material The new Marine Instrument series draws on the essence of the legendary clock invented by John Harrison in the 18th century and shrinks it to the size of the watch. In those days, the clock was placed in a square wooden box, but the time display part is circular, with most of today's watch design square with a circle. Bell & Ross Bliss in the new watch on contemporary aesthetics and retro style integration. In this design style, the material plays an important role. Indian mahogany: This material echoed the hull and mast, but also echoes the outer box of the instrument on board. Indian mahogany is a rare wood, the color is slightly warm red pink, with elegant lines and fine grain. However, it has extremely high compressive strength. India mahogany processing in particular need to be cautious. First, the wood is cut into thin slices, then pressed and processed, and finally painted. bronze: BR 01 Marine and BR X1 Skeleton Chronograph case are decorated with bronze, this alloy is reminiscent of the brass around the original clock. This material gives a brown or greyish sheen when exposed to air and moisture. Because all oxidation processes are different, so each watch is also unique. Rose gold: This material is used on the BX1 Tourbillon Chronograph case. For such an extraordinary watch, rare and precious gold is the perfect choice. Its warm colors with Indian rosewood, also called a natural fit. Grade 5 titanium: Bell & Ross Bliss selected the light and flexible modern grade 5 titanium as the central body part of the material. Three watches, three functional Marine Instrument series includes three basic models, or simple and true, or more sophisticated precision, but exudes a unique elegance. BR 01 Marine Instrument The watch is a faithful representation of the ship's clock and is designed to resemble the iconic BR 01 watch. BR 01 Marine Instrument uses a unique and ingenious retro design. Its case, bezel and crown are made of bronze. Only the back cover with a more modern titanium material. Around the dial elegant mahogany belt, the overall design of the watch more perfect. Dial with white finish, Roman numerals and exquisite blue steel pointer, reflecting the aesthetic appearance of the eighteenth century navigation instruments. 6 o'clock position with a small second plate, the layout is quite delicate and delicate pattern. Also echoed the design of the year there are manually winding movement. Movement with central hours and minutes display, seconds display at 6 o'clock position. Finally, 56 hours of power storage longer than ordinary movement, designed for long-haul navigation considerations. BR X1 SKELETON CHRONOGRAPH Bold and unique style of this chronograph equipped with a hollow design of the automatic winding movement. Through the sapphire crystal glass watch, this superb complex sophisticated machinery at a glance; table mirror slightly gray, like a stormy ocean. The minute track on the dial uses Roman numerals and gold-plated lacquered hour markers, all coated with SuperLuminova luminescent material. Gold-plated pointer continuation of the hollow style. Exquisite case made of titanium, mahogany and bronze made of three materials mixed. Case on the bezel, all kinds of pieces, crown and crown guard ...... Automatic movement with timing function, 3 o'clock position with a small second hand, 6 o'clock position with a hollow date display. There is a minute counter at 9 o'clock. Minutes counter without pointers, aluminum tray shape, the design clearly echoed the ship's propeller. BR X1 Tourbillon Chronograph This "Haute Horlogerie" paragraph is the most unique, equipped with extraordinary excellent manual winding mechanical device. Tourbillon was introduced in 1801, was watch fans as the ultimate precision device. The system compensates for the Earth's gravity on the watch in its vertical position. The goal is to achieve better accuracy. This prestigious watch features 18-karat rose gold and wooden case. Central dial with hour and minute hands, using a classic design. 2 and 10 o'clock position, respectively, with a gold-plated metal timing plate. One is a 60 second counter, with a long second hand that moves 6 times a second. The second is a 30-minute counter, half-jump pointer configuration. 6 o'clock position with a gold-plated tourbillon frame, extremely attractive. The stilts are designed on the Itabashi so that the chronograph movement is superb at a glance, activated by a single button at 2 o'clock. As a sophisticated and manual winding device, the "flying" tourbillon consists of 282 extremely small parts, surrounded by a delicate suspension frame. Unusually, it is mounted on the main plate without the upper plate bridge. This means that the tourbillon seems to float above the dial. This incredible complex movement thanks to super 100 hours of power storage, equivalent to a full four days. Power storage indicator is located at 9 o'clock, indicated by a pointer, looks like a gas meter. Tourbillon frame also decorated with the brand's symbolic "&" symbol, used to calibrate the second. Such sophisticated mechanics are the result of the collaboration between Bell & Ross Bellwatches engineers and many Swiss watchmakers. The entire collection is crafted in sapphire crystal backsheets that allow one to appreciate the extraordinary mechanics of its core. BR 01 MARINE INSTRUMENT 500 limited edition sale Price: RMB 67,800 Technical specifications Movement: movement number BR-CAL.203. Manually winding mechanical movement. 17 gems, 21,600 vibrations / hour. 56 hours power reserve. Crystal: anti-glare sapphire crystal glass mirror. Function: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o'clock. Waterproof: 100 meters. Case: Diameter 46 mm. Precious wood, titanium and CuSn8 bronze Strap: Brown alligator. Dial: white finish. Roman numerals. Blue pointer. Clasp: pin buckle. bronze. BR-X1 MARINE INSTRUMENT Limited edition 99 Price: RMB 197,400 Technical specifications Movement: movement number BR-CAL.313. Manually winding mechanical movement. "X" shape on the bridge. 56 stones, 28,800 vibrations / hour. Openwork chronograph. Crystal: anti-glare sapphire crystal glass mirror. Function: hour hand, minute hand, small seconds at 3 o'clock. 6 o'clock position hollow date. Timing functions: 9 o'clock position 30 minutes timer, central chronograph second hand. Waterproof: 100 meters. Case: 45 mm in diameter. Precious wood and CuSn8 bronze. Case back with colorful sapphire crystal glass, located in the balance of the central wheel. Strap: Brown alligator. Dial: gray sapphire crystal glass mirror. Gold-plated lacquer hour markers with Superluminova luminescent material inserts. Gold-plated Hollow Superluminova luminescent material hour and minute hands. Gold-plated aluminum 30-minute timer dial. Clasp: pin buckle. bronze. BR-X1 TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH MARINE INSTRUMENT Limited sale of 20 pieces Price: RMB 1,295,600 Technical specifications Movement: movement number BR-CAL.283. Manually winding flying tourbillon. Single button column wheel chronograph. 282 parts, 35 jewels, 21,600 vibrations / hour. 4 days power reserve. Crystal: anti-glare sapphire crystal glass mirror. Function: hour hand, minute hand, small seconds at 3 o'clock. 6 o'clock position hollow date. Timing functions: 9 o'clock position 30 minutes timer, central chronograph second hand. Waterproof: 100 meters. Case: 45 mm in diameter. 18K rose gold and precious wood. Joystick button. Back cover with sapphire crystal glass with anti-glare coating. Strap: Brown alligator. Dial: gray sapphire crystal glass mirror. Gold-plated lacquer hour markers with Superluminova luminescent material inserts. Gold-plated Hollow Superluminova luminescent material hour and minute hands. Gold-plated aluminum 30-minute timer dial. Clasp: pin buckle. 18K rose gold.