The Basics

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Tourbillon Chronographe RS17 was introduced in 2017 as a limited edition of 20 pieces in celebration of the brand’s partnership with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. It features a case in forged carbon, ceramic and titanium. Both case and dial are adorned with colors reminiscent of those found on the steering wheel of the Renault F1 car. This watch is motivated by the hand-wound caliber BR-CAL.283 tourbillon chronograph.

Brand: Bell & Ross
Family: Instruments
Reference: BRX1-CHTB-RS17
Name: BR-X1 Tourbillon Chronograph RS17
Produced: 2017
Limited: Yes, 20 units

Below is a detailed look at Bell & Ross’s model BRX1-CHTB-RS17 from Instruments watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.

Bell & Ross Instruments BRX1-CHTB-RS17

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The Details

Bell & Ross’s BR-X1 Tourbillon Chronograph RS17 (BRX1-CHTB-RS17) was originally released in 2017. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph (3 Hz) to provide a 100-hour power reserve when fully wound.

The Case

The titanium, ceramic, carbon case measures 45mm in diameter and roughly mm thick, with 24mm lug width. The square case is paired with a skeleton color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Bell & Ross’s Instruments model BRX1-CHTB-RS17 is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.

Material: Titanium, Ceramic, Carbon
Glass: Sapphire
Back: Display
Shape: Square
Diameter: 45mm
Height: mm
Lug Width: 24mm
W/R: 100

Case Diameter

Case Thickness

Lug Width

Water Resistance

The Movement

The Instruments BRX1-CHTB-RS17 movement is a powered by caliber BR-CAL.283 made by Bell & Ross. The 35-jewel hand-wound movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 100-hour power reserve.

Type: Hand-Wound
Brand: Bell & Ross
Caliber: BR-CAL.283
Base: N/A
Display: Analog
Diameter: mm
Jewels: 35
Reserve: 100 hours
Frequency: 21600 bph
Time: Hours, Minutes
Chronograph: Chronograph, Column wheel, Monopoussoir
Additionals: Tourbillon Escapement

The Price

How much does the Bell & Ross’s Instruments BRX1-CHTB-RS17 cost? This watch was introduced in 2017 and has been in Bell & Ross’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 20 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.

CURRENT PRICE: 159000

For more information, visit Bell & Ross online.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Bell & Ross
  • Model: BR-X1 Tourbillon Chronograph RS17
  • Reference Number: BRX1-CHTB-RS17
  • Limited: Yes, 20 units

Case & Dial:

  • Material: Titanium, Ceramic, Carbon
  • Glass: Sapphire
  • Back: Display
  • Diameter: 45
  • Thickness:
  • Lug Width: 24
  • Dial Color: Skeleton
  • Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
  • Water Resistance: 100 meters

Movement:

  • Winding: Hand-Wound
  • Brand: Bell & Ross
  • Caliber: BR-CAL.283
  • Display: Analog
  • Diameter: mm
  • Jewels: 35
  • Power Reserve: 100 hours
  • Frequency: 21600 bph
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes

About Bell & Ross

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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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