Bell & Ross - BR 126 Flyback
Both vintage and ultra-contemporary
Its round case, the soft lines of its strap fastenings and the curve of its glass instantly identify the the BR 126 Flyback as belonging to the Bell & Ross Vintage collection. However, its materials and its Flyback automatic chronograph movement incorporate the latest technological advances to offer ultra-modern functions promoting legibility and precision. The quality of the steel case (category 316 L, indicating a very high level of solidity and resistance to oxidation), its matte black PVD finish, its 43mm diameter, its sapphire crystal and its water-resistance to 100m make it a modern watch in step with its time.
Flyback : the chronograph function dedicated to aviation
The Flyback complication was developed for aircraft pilots before the Second World War. It allowed them to instantly stop and restart their chronograph on receipt of radio or visual signals indicating the moment to change course or release bombs. The Flyback system allows the stopwatch to be stopped and restarted in a single movement. This makes the Flyback complication the best instrument for calculating short time periods.
Prioritizing essential information
Since legibility of on-board instruments is vital in aeronautics, two colors are prevalent in cockpits: matte black for its anti-reflective properties and white for its extreme legibility. Orange -reserved for essential information- also has an important presence and, having always featured on the dials of the Bell & Ross Vintage collection, has become emblematic of the brand. In order to promote the most important information, a touch of orange makes all the indications linked to the chronograph function stand out in contrast against the matte black.
To further enhance the watch's legibility, the chronograph's central minute and second functions are displayed across the full width of the dial.
The Vintage BR 126 Flyback also provides an instant reading of the time being measured via the central display of the chronograph's minutes and seconds.
The BR 126 Flyback is an edition limited to 500 pieces.