The Basics
To create the BR 01 aviation watch, the Bell & Ross designers took their inspiration from aeronautical instrumentation, the ultimate reference point for legibility and reliability. Available in a variety of models, the BR 01 Instrument watch is no longer exclusively reserved for pilots. It has become an iconic watch to the great delight of watch collectors. The present example features a stainless steel case, silver dial with oversized Arabic numerals and a rubber strap. This watch is fitted with a big date display at 3:00 Reference BR0196-WH-ST
| Brand: | Bell & Ross |
| Family: | Instruments |
| Reference: | BR0196WHST |
| Name: | BR 01 96 Grande Date |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Bell & Ross’s model BR0196WHST from Instruments watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Bell & Ross’s BR 01 96 Grande Date (BR0196WHST) was originally released in N/A. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 46mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The square case is paired with a silver color dial with sword-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Bell & Ross’s Instruments model BR0196WHST is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Square |
| Diameter: | 46mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 100 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Instruments BR0196WHST movement is a powered by caliber 2896 made by ETA. The 21-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | ETA |
| Caliber: | 2896 |
| Base: | ETA 2892-A2 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 25.6mm |
| Jewels: | 21 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Bell & Ross’s Instruments BR0196WHST cost? This watch was introduced in N/A and has been in Bell & Ross’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 3100
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Specifications:
- Brand: Bell & Ross
- Model: BR 01 96 Grande Date
- Reference Number: BR0196WHST
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 46
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Sword-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: ETA
- Caliber: 2896
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 21
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
About Bell & Ross
Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo founded Bell & Ross in 1992, focusing on aviator and diving watches. Today, its manufacturing is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The brand’s Vintage Collection includes the PW1, WW1, WW2, and Vintage BR models.
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