Since its origins, Bell & Ross has built a strong history in underwater exploration and now extends its Diver collection with a new model that reflects its core DNA and reaffirms the brand’s functional approach. With its olive drab tone, the new BR 03-92 Diver Military mirrors the color of the military uniform of these men for whom discretion is the ultimate priority while in mission and makes it a superbly camouflaged watch. Staying faithful to the military-technical specifications, the olive drab dial is perfectly readable both day and night thanks to a photoluminescent coating that allows immediate reading of the time.
Bell & Ross’ diving watches offer a professional solution to an environment that is as fascinating as it is dangerous. Its Hydromax model held the world record for water resistance up to 11,100 meters deep in 1997. Released in 2017, the brand’s first square diving watch became a collection in its own right and pursued its expansion ever since. Based on the brand’s principle that the superfluous should never shadow the essentials, the Bell & Ross engineers have designed a utilitarian diving watch perfectly suitable for professional use. This precision tool is not just a reliable instrument ready for any professional diving mission, but an ally of every moment.
Military watches are the finest examples of the successful combination of readability and functionality. They are capable of effectively assisting divers under all circumstances and meet the specific demands of professionals on their mission. Staying faithful to the military technical specifications, the olive drab dial is perfectly readable both day and night thanks to a photoluminescent coating that allows immediate reading of the time. While the sapphire crystal is scratch-resistant and the movement is highly precise, the sober design is equipped with a 42 mm black matte ceramic case.
The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Diver Military is delivered in a water-resistant Pelican box, and with two straps. The first strap is made from woven black rubber with a PVD coated stainless steel pin buckle and the second one is using an ultra-resilient olive drab synthetic fabric, allowing the watch to be quickly and ergonomically adjusted over the suit thanks to a Velcro closure system. The watch is available in a limited edition of 999 pieces.
Made entirely from matte black ceramic, the 42 mm case of the new BR 03-92 Diver Military is lightweight, high-performant and virtually, unscratchable. The technical and functional features of this diving watch echo a set of military specifications and meet the requirements defined by international standard ISO 6425. Considered as essential qualities, the BR 03-92 Diver Military satisfies three fundamental principles: water-resistance, legibility, and reliability.
The Standard NIHS 92611 / ISO 6425 Diver watches specify 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.
To meet these standards, Bell & Ross has armored the BR 03-92 Diver Military with a steel interior and ceramic exterior case to withstand the rigors of underwater exploration. The case is reinforced with a very thick back, once again guaranteeing extreme water resistance. A further guarantee of flawless water resistance, the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating is an impressive 2.85 mm thick, compared to the 1.50 mm on the classic BR03-92.
Screwed down to withstand the pressure at great depths, the crown of the BR 03-92 Diver Military is equipped with a guard that guarantees complete protection against impacts and optimal water resistance. The carefully designed crown is also fitted with a rubber insert for improved ergonomics.
With its sophisticated design and uncompromised functionality, the BR 03-92 Diver Military features time indications that must readable at 25 cm in the dark with luminescent markers, according to the standards.
The BR 03-92 Diver Military is a professional diving instrument, driven by a Swiss automatic mechanical movement with proven robustness and accuracy. With ergonomics perfectly designed for underwater use, the iconic Bell & Ross square case is equipped with a 60-minute calibrated uni-directional rotating bezel, meaning it can only be rotated in one direction —in this case, anti-clockwise, to prevent the references from being lost. This bezel, designed for professional use, has a key function as it sets a time marker while diving. A piece of vital information for the diver when reaching the stage of the ascent and needs to decompress before coming back to the surface. It allows immediate calculation of the time spent underwater. If it is moved accidentally, it automatically shortens the dive time to avoid any risk.
Invisible from the outside, yet crucial for its reliability, the case of the BR 03-92 Diver Military is also equipped with a soft-iron cage to increase its resistance to magnetic fields.
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