Gone are the days when watches are only used for the purpose of timekeeping. Nowadays, they also function as an expression of personality, style and even a symbol of social status. What this means is that it makes more sense than ever to be spotted with a watch.
Bauhaus – one of the most influential fine arts school of the 20th century – inspires the minimal angels and lines of the Bell & Ross BR03-92 Horograph. Showing off the Bell & Ross iconic “circle within a square” shape, the case is made of micro-blasted steel with a matte finish. The high-pressure spraying of tiny glass beads texturises the surface, giving it a uniform tone of grey. Reminiscent of the clocks in airport terminals, the simple and uncluttered dial features a simple design with clear digits. The baton indexes, reinforced by baton-shaped hands, make reading time extremely easy. In addition, the contrast between the black dial and the white indexes and hands is functional yet stylishly contemporary.
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