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Pilot 10th Anniversary watch by Bell & Ross

December 2004


10 years ago, Bell & Ross presented the first re-launch of its original model, especially designed for aeronautics: the Pilot Chronograph. To commemorate this anniversary, Bell & Ross has produced a Special Edition limited to 500 pieces.
Manufactured with pioneering techniques, the Pilot 10th Anniversary model follows the fundamental design principles of the brand: readability, performance, precision and water-resistance.
The retro-style watchcase features ‘mushroom-like’ pushers and a black steel and anodized aluminium bi-directional bezel, designed for aircraft navigation.
Easily identified by the horizontally aligned sub-dials, the automatic mechanism is assembled and adjusted with high precision in the traditional Swiss watchmaking manner.
The technical characteristics of this limited edition are embodied in the ultra-curved shape of its anti-scratch sapphire crystal. The difficulty involved in the design and manufacture of this crystal, required over a year of study and trials conducted by the Bell & Ross technicians and engineers.
At the height of refinement, the Pilot 10th Anniversary comes in a luxurious wooden box finished in black-gloss and further decorated with the colours of this special edition.


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Technical description

Movement: thin self-winding mechanical mechanism, 4 position adjustment, 0/+10 seconds per day.
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, 2 sub-dials (60-second and 30-minute counters) chronograph and date.
Watchcase: polished stainless steel with the 10th Anniversary logo engraving on the back, ‘mushroom-like’ pushers, black notched steel and anodized aluminium bi-directional rotating bezel with 60-minute graduations for aerial navigation.
Dial: white dial with black numerals / black counters with 10th Anniversary logo marking. The hands are coated with a high-luminescent paint (Superluminova®) for easy reading in the dark.
Glass: anti-glare ultra-curved sapphire crystal.
Water-resistance: to 100 metres. Screw-down crown and caseback.
Bracelet: alligator strap or stainless steel bracelet.


Source: Bell & Ross Press Release

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