Bell & Ross, the French origin boutique brand, is under the spotlight with the three-hand version of its BR-03 Golden Heritage Collection Ref: BR0392-ST-G-HE/SCA/2.
Bell & Ross continues to be among the unique brands of the world of luxury watchmaking with its iconic square cased models inspired by the gauges in the aircraft cockpits and continues to see great interest from watch enthusiasts with many different models designed by adopting this interesting concept. Today we have the Ref: BR0392-ST-G-HE/SCA/2 version under the spotlight for you from the highly appreciated BR-03 Golden Heritage Collection.
The BR 03 product line represents the relatively compact series of the brand’s legendary square case model family with a diameter size of 42mm. The model we have here is the three-hand version of the two models introduced as the Golden Heritage Collection.
The model is offered in satin brushed stainless steel case measuring 42mm in diameter and 10mm in height. Thanks to its thin bezel, light metallic color tone and of course iconic square design, the case wears a tad larger than it really is. The case is equipped with a double anti-reflective coated scratch resistant flat sapphire crystal on the front side while the rear side is covered with the Bell & Ross classic solid stainless steel case back engraved with information about the model in a lay-out that resembles a military spec equipment. The screw-lock winding crown is both functional in terms of winding/adjusting the watch and keeping it water-tight up to 100 meters.
Bell & Ross BR 03-92 GOLDEN HERITAGE (Ref: BR0392-ST-G-HE/SCA/2) comes with a dial that looks in harmony with both Golden and Heritage words in its product name. The dial finished in aged looking grainy brown tone and accompanied with golden accents. Delicately added date display with matching background tone date disk preserves the dial’s integrity while being functional for the one who cannot give up on date displays.
When the subject is a Bell & Ross timepiece, the movement is mostly the least commented about part of the watch. The brand employs Sellita based movements, like we see in many entry to middle level Swiss automatics from various brands. The movement that powers up the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 GOLDEN HERITAGE (Ref: BR0392-ST-G-HE/SCA/2) is based on the reliable Sellita SW 300. Self-winding movement beats at 4Hz (28.800vph) and offers a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
Another part of the model that deserves to be called Heritage is the strap. Made of brown soft calf leather, the strap features contrast stitching and a hot stamped B&R logo. Accompanied with a heavy duty black rubber strap in the box set, the strap is secured by a matt stainless steel BR signed pin buckle.
The Instrument Collection, which plays a major role in bringing Bell & Ross to its present position, does not consist of easy and versatile models that will fit every hour enthusiast. But if your intention is to have a piece of this iconic design on your wrist, Bell & Ross BR 03-92 GOLDEN HERITAGE (Ref: BR0392-ST-G-HE / SCA / 2) may be the perfect entry model for your curiosity.
