The BR 01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue is a standout contemporary high-end watchmaking piece. Behind its sardonic smile, the blue skull reveals a transparent masterpiece of craftsmanship in the service of watchmaking.
The BR 01 Cyber Skull Range, a modern talisman, welcomes the new BR 01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue as the latest addition to the collection of rare watches. This atypical collection, with versions in ceramic, sapphire, and bronze, allows Bell & Ross to fully explore its favorite themes: designing exceptional timepieces and embracing singularity in design. The Cyber Skull collection’s advanced and multifaceted watch case evokes the aesthetics of certain stealth planes, a connection underscored by the brand’s involvement in aeronautics. This timepiece carries symbolism beyond its design, as the skull motif, known in art and watchmaking for expressing the philosophical theme of vanity linked to the passage of time, life, and death, also pays tribute to special forces units. Elite troops, from the times of Vikings and pirates to modern-day situations, have adopted the skull motif as their emblem to ward off bad luck. With its bold and modern design, Bell & Ross has made the skull one of its talismans.
The Ice Blue color of the BR 01 Cyber Skull, chosen to adorn the central part of the dial, is described by Bruno Belamich, Creative Director and co-founder of Bell & Ross, as a bold and unusual choice in fine watchmaking. The icy aspect of sky blue combines perfectly with the transparency of the sapphire case, resembling a faceted iceberg. Meticulously crafted in galvanized brass and blue PVD, the watch represents the true face of the BR 01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue.
The magic of transparency is a remarkable piece of expertise in this timepiece. The 45 mm case, water-resistant to 30 meters and completely transparent, including the back, is made of sapphire, a high-tech composite material almost as hard and scratch-resistant as diamond. The design of this corundum gem is complex, with flawless transparency assuming no impurity. Production involves heating alumina powder melted by a hydrogen flame to a temperature exceeding 2,000°C, making it extremely delicate. Transparency showcases contemporary know-how in fine watchmaking. To maintain a consistent look on the wrist, the watch is equipped with a transparent soft silicone strap closed by a polished and satin-finished steel pin buckle. Limited to only 25 pieces, the BR 01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue is an ultra-exclusive timepiece.
An unequalled technical feat is revealed in the entirely translucent case of the BR 01 Cyber Skull Sapphire Ice Blue, displaying a fine watchmaking automaton animation triggering the lower part of the jaw. The smiling skull comes to life thanks to the high-end hand-wound mechanical calibre BR-CAL.209, featuring a 48-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The transparency allows enthusiasts to admire the carefully crafted finishes of the manufacture calibre, including rhodium-plated bridges and plates, numerous openwork or skeletonized components, pleasing collectors and allowing aesthetes to delve into the heart of the subject. This blue skull is an addition to Bell & Ross’s collection, confirming the brand’s credibility in fine watchmaking.
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