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France · since 1992

Bell & Ross

Machine translation pending human review. Figures and sources match the original.

Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo created Bell & Ross in 1992 out of a university project. Its first watches were made in Germany by Sinn, with professional models such as the Space 1 and the Demineur. Chanel took a stake in 1998, and in 2002 the brand broke away from Sinn and moved production to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 2005 the BR 01 set a round dial in a square case inspired by aircraft instruments, and that shape became its signature.

Models in the Archive
14
Lines
6
Median diameter
41 mm
Most common type
Pilot

Timeline

  1. Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo found the brand.

  2. The Space 1 appears, according to the timeline cited by Monochrome.

  3. Type Demineur for French bomb-disposal teams.

  4. Chanel acquires a stake.

  5. The collaboration with Sinn ends and production moves to La Chaux-de-Fonds.

  6. Launches the BR 01 Instrument.

  7. The BR 05 collection is born.

  8. The BR 03 shrinks to 41 mm with a new calibre.

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Sources

  1. monochrome-watches.com
  2. fratellowatches.com
  3. monochrome-watches.com
  4. monochrome-watches.com
  5. bellross.com