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“Forward To The Past”
…..Bell & Ross, the early years, c1994, the original press photo, and inspiration.A couple of months ago I was fortunate to see the early watches that Bell & Ross created, the timepieces that were by Sinn.
Models such as the Space 1, 2 and 3, the M1, the GMT versions and the Pilot series. An array of real old skool watches that have since influenced Bell & Ross over the past years.
I was amazed at seeing the collection together, as I had only previously seen the odd watch displayed, or a photo somewhere.So on my last visit to Paris HQ I decided that I wanted to see this rare collection again, to write about it and take some pics, I too managed to borrow the original brochure that B&R produced to go with these magnificent watches, which made for nostalgic reading indeed.
Having spent several intimate hours with these watches, I made up my mind on which are my favourites and which I would love to own!
I have photographed them, worn them and indeed pondered over trying to find a piece to own too.
…images and text taken from the original B&R brochure from for these watches.« Years of technical progress have produced 3 benchmark mechanical chronographs for pilots at the frontiers of progress.
1983: the German astronaut Reinhart Furrer wore a Space 1 model which became the first self-winding chronograph to be carried into space
(Spacelab mission). Bell & Ross are now re-issuing this collectors piece.
1993: the first development of the Space 1 model resulted in the Space 2 Chronograph. This model features the same technical characteristics
in a much more compact titanium case.
1999: The ultimate version of the Space 1 model, the Space 3 Chronograph. Integrating all the bell & Ross technical expertise in precision
micro-mechanics. With its patented retractable crown (T-crown system) and integrated pushers, the Space 3 offers technical solutions adapted
to the extreme conditions encountered on a space mission. »The SPACE Collection
(L to R) Space 1, 2 & 3, 3 GMT
SPACE 1 in matt black and steel
The Space 1 is recognisable by the larger number markers around the inner bezel. What also distinguishes it from the Space 2 and 3 are the large seconds hand that is tipped with the orange plane.The Space 1 came with a self-winding movement, in a matt finished stainless steel or matt black case.
It had a 3 counter chronograph [60 secs, 60 mins and 12 hr counters] with a 24 hr counter.
Day/Date function.
The dial was a matt black with anti-UV treatment.
A bi-directional rotating inner bezel with 60 mins graduations.
Anti glare sapphire glass. Water resistance to 100 m.
Screw down crown and case back, on a matt black or steel bracelet.SPACE 2
The Space 2 with their smaller numeral markings around the bezel and slightly narrower and differently shaped case.
The matt black and steelThe Space 2 came with a self-winding movement, in a matt finished stainless steel or Titanium case.
It had a 3 counter chronograph [60 secs, 60 mins and 12 hr counters] with a 24 hr counter.
Day/Date function.
Tachometric or pulsometric scale.
The dial was a matt black with anti-UV treatment.
A bi-directional rotating inner bezel with 60 mins graduations.
Anti glare sapphire glass. Water resistance to 200 m.
Screw down crown and case back, on a steel or titanium bracelet.SPACE 3
SPACE 3 and GMT
GMT dial detail
The Space 3 came with a self-winding movement, in a brushed stainless steel or Titanium case.
Protected pushers integrated into the case [T Crown system] telescopic, retractable crown system.
It had a 3 counter chronograph [60 secs, 60 mins and 12 hr counters] with a 24 hr counter.Day/Date function.
Tachometric scale.
The dial was a matt black with anti-UV treatment.
A bi-directional rotating inner bezel with 60 mins graduations.
Anti glare sapphire glass. Water resistance to 200 m.
Screw down crown and case back, on a brushed steel or titanium bracelet.
And finally my interpretation of these great timepieces in 2013!MORE to come on some other rare watches from this era!
Thank you for looking.Thanks Si for these little pics , it’s remenber me the beginning of my B&R Passion
I began with 3 Space 3 on steel and Rubber , I know a really mad men , but the Space 3 was , is and will be , a really incredible watch
Merci pour ce post Simon.
J’ai moi meme des modeles de ces collections et dois avouer un penchant grandissant pour ces gammes anciennes. Apres la Pilot, Space3 et Type Marine, jme vois bien avec une Military M1
En tout cas, sympa de voir que Bruno garde precieusement les modeles avec lesquels ils ont debute.
Je découvre ! Merci du partage. Elles ont une grosse ressemblance avec un certain modèle d’Omega des années 70 : la Speedmaster Mark 4,5.
- jeanchris2B a écrit:
- Je découvre ! Merci du partage. Elles ont une grosse ressemblance avec un certain modèle d’Omega des années 70 : la Speedmaster Mark 4,5.
Exact , la ressemblance est frappante niveau cadran et tachymètre , faut dire que le mouvement etait le même : Lemania.
j’aimerai bien essayer une BR des premières années…
je verrai bien un stand essayage, à la soirée 20th anniversary
pas vous ???
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Thank you SIMON for your great pics of BR History 
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