Quick specs Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17
Price: € 5.600 | approx. $ 6,100 | approx. £ 4,800
Size: 42 mm
Reference: BR0394-RS17
The Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 is the most basic model out of three new F1 inspired watches. The most high-tech is the 45-millimeter Bell & Ross BR-X1 Tourbillon RS17. Then there is the Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS17, with the same case but without tourbillon. This BR 03-94 RS17 is a more subtle 42 millimeters.
Where the other two models feature a forged carbon case, this Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 has a matt black ceramic case. Its Formula One genes – as B&R has a partnership with the Renault Sport Formula One Team – is in the carbon fiber dial. And the whole design, which is inspired by the steering wheel of the 2017 Renault F1 car.
The Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 is limited to 500 pieces
For that reason, is has the same black appearance with multiple colors reflecting all the tech bits on the F1 steering wheel. The yellow colors of Renault Sport are shown by the central chronograph hand, the 30-minute subdial and the tachymeter scale.
The tourbillon is limited to 20 pieces and the BR-X1 RS17 to 250 pieces. This Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 limits at 500 pieces.
| Technical data and specifications of the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 |
| Reference: BR0394-RS17 |
| Movement: Bell & Ross caliber BR-CAL.301 (base ETA caliber 2894-2) | Automatic | Diameter: 28 mm (12½ lignes) | Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) | Jewels: 37 | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph | Power reserve: 38 hours |
| Case & dial: 42 mm | Matt black ceramic | Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating | Carbon fiber dial | Metal applique super-luminova-filled indices | Metal skeletonized super-luminova-filled hour and minute hands | Water resistance: 10 ATM / 10 bar / 100 meters / 330 feet |
| Strap: Woven black rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric | Black PVD coated steel pin |
| Price Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17: € 5.600 | approx. $ 6,100 | approx. £ 4,800 |
| Website: www.bellross.com |