In a new iteration of the iconic BR 03 diver, Bell & Ross has chosen to combine a bronze case with a brilliant green dial in the new BR 03-92 Diver Black and Green Bronze. Exploring the deep sea demands appropriate technical equipment and as fascinating as they are, underwater worlds are not our natural environment. Over the past fifteen years, it’s clear that bronze has been enjoying a veritable golden age in watchmaking. The reason behind its popularity is most likely one of aesthetics over technology. With a patina that develops over time as it oxidizes, bronze gives watches extra soul, puts the wearer in touch with nature, and casts an allure that evokes the finest epics known to man. The alloy used for the BR 03-92 Diver Black and Green Bronze is quite close to classic fittings on sailing boats.
Owning a bronze watch means accepting that its appearance will change. Depending on the wearer’s wishes, the diver can be given the freedom to evolve with the sea breeze, taking on brown or green reflections, or it can even be polished to shine like gold. It's no coincidence that the iconic diver's helmet, traditionally made of bronze, is now engraved on the back of BR 03-92 Diver watches in hypoallergenic stainless steel. Ever since the beginning of underwater explorations, equipment for the first modern divers has included bronze elements.
In addition to meeting the ISO 6425, the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Black and Green Bronze is equipped with a very robust bronze case measuring 42 mm in diameter and made to withstand the rigors of a depth of 300 meters.
Sophisticated, evocative, and elegant, the new Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Black and Green Bronze takes on a neo-retro look. The expressive watch face marks a shift straight away, with its new green dial that brings a naturalist dimension to the heart of this instrument for divers. Luminous and refined, the dial is highly readable. In conjunction with the bronze case, the reflections are harmonious with the material, whose natural color tends at times towards red.
It is important to mention that this is a true diving watch in all its forms as it complies with the Standard NIHS 92611/ISO 6425 for Diver Watches. The ISO specifies that diving watches should be water-resistant to 300 meters, legible in the dark at a minimum of 25 centimeters, and reliable by being anti-magnetic and shock-resistant. Well, Bell & Ross is fully compliant with all those requirements.
The BR 03-92 Diver Black and Green Bronze is a professional diving instrument, powered by a Swiss automatic mechanical movement —not in-house— with a power reserve of 48 hours.
The choice of black rubber strap or synthetic canvas with Velcro closure makes the watch completely versatile. As for the bronze case, its complex four-part screw assembly attracts the attention of watch enthusiasts. The watch is equipped with a solid bronze unidirectional rotating bezel that is graduated to 60 minutes and equipped with a black anodized aluminum ring. Additionally, the watch is equipped with a telescopic screw-down crown.
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