Bell&Ross: R.S.20 Collection

Since 2016, Bell&Ross has been associated with the Renault F1 Team, this partnership solidifies the coming together of two French brands, united by their shared values of high performance and high tech.

This year the R.S. line makes its debut with the fifth collection, a series of five watches, four chronographs and one tourbillon, which is inspired by the F1 car of the Renault 2020 team and the R.S. 2027 concept car.

“These R.S. models showcase our expertise, our DNA and are in harmony with the design scope of our partner, the Renault F1 Team”, explains Bruno Belamich, Bell & Ross’s Creative Director.

BR V3-94 R.S.20

This is B&R’s round “tool watch”. This chronograph is designed in a limited edition of 999 pieces. Its large 43mm case is made from steel. It is equipped with a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale which can be used to measure short periods of time.

The matt black dial houses the 12 numerals present on the dials of sports watches. The typography is the same as the one used by the Renault F1 Team. The minute track is split into small black and white chequered squares which symbolise the finish line flag used in motor racing. The yellow hands display the different functions of the chronograph.

The back of this model is engraved with “Formula 1 Renault R.S.20”. (Price € 3.990 with leather strap, € 4.300 with bracelet)

 

BR 03-94 R.S.20

This is the brand’s most iconic square watch. This chronograph, produced in a limited edition of 999 pieces, features a matt black ceramic scratchproof 42mm case.

All information provided by the chronograph function is shown in yellow. The flange houses the tachymeter, divided into two zones, each with its own colour. The chronograph minute track sits on a rhodium-plated brass ring, for optimal legibility. (Price € 5.990)

 

BR-x1 R.S.20

This model features the brand’s iconic “circle within a square” case. This highly worked skeletonised chronograph is available as a limited edition of 250 pieces. It is an extremely sophisticated experimental version of the BR 03-94.

Its 45mm case is made from a multi-material structure: PVD-coated titanium, ceramic and rubber. These materials are used in sports watchmaking, as well as in aeronautics and Formula 1.

The two-material rocker pushers are reminiscent of the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. A PVD-coated steel ring turns around the bezel. The open-worked dial reveals a highly sophisticated skeletonised mechanism and its gears. (Price € 19.900)

 

BR-x1 tourbillon R.S.20

Produced in a limited edition of just 20 pieces, it is the Haute Horlogerie offering within the range. A marvel of sophistication and subtlety.

Its 45mm case is cut from titanium and protected by ceramic elements, a high-density rubber insert improves handling. The fixed bezel houses the minute track, and the rotating ring features a “stop-start” indication.

Its BR-CAL.283 calibre is regulated by a flying tourbillon with a variable inertia balance. The barrel spring, with manual winding, provides it with a power reserve of 100 hours indicated between 8 and 9. The chronograph function, clearly visible on the dial side, is driven by a mono-pusher that activates a column wheel and the watch also features a 30-minute instantaneous counter. (Price € 169.000)