There’s something about space exploration and watches that keeps us interested. The , , and the have us longing for the next space-inspired timepiece. Thankfully, Bell & Ross has not kept us waiting long with their latest BR-03 Astro watch, which is an ode to space exploration.
The timepiece is highlighted by the actual movement of the celestial bodies – Earth, Moon, and Mars across the dial – representing the minutes and hours respectively. No doubt this is a deep connecting element for the wearer who’s curious about the intricacies of the universe. The 60 seconds are represented by the small satellite moving in the orbit across the earth which is fascinating in its own right.
Designer:
The Cosmic Dance of Celestial Bodies
The space watch by the French watchmaker who is known for its aviation and instruments of flight-inspired designs, has a distinct space travel vibe. The dial of the BR-03 Astro mimics the view from the International Space Station – as if you’re looking in the vast expanse from the cupola viewing port, just like the astronauts do. That explains the Earth on the front center eclipsing the Moon, then we have the red planet basking in the distance, followed by the emptiness of the Milky Way represented by the blue aventurine glass backdrop. The latter is the trusted material of choice for horology to create the depth of the universe.
The level of detail is unprecedented in the squared-off timepiece with the clouds above the Earth, the Moon’s crates, the geological scarring of the small little Mars, or the panels of the orbiting satellite. The micro-blasted black ceramic body of the futuristic-looking watch carries the signature B&R design philosophy that has made its square body superimposed with the round dial so popular. That knuckled crown at 3 o’clock with the exposed screws brings the element of industrial design aesthetic to the timepiece.
Limited Edition Timepiece of 999 Units
This 100-meter water-resistant horology piece has a sapphire crystal curved with a spherical cap in the middle for a better view of the Earth in relief. Measuring 41mm wide and 11.5 mm thick, the ceramic body carries the vastness of the space beyond the dial. Under the hood, the BR-03 Astro has the self-winding BR.CAL-327 movement (operational frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour) that we earlier saw in the as well. This gives the watch a run time of 54 hours before it automatically winds again.
Complementing the darker hue of the watch is the black rubber synthetic strap with a PVD-treated buckle. Bell & Ross BR-03 Horizon watch is limited to just 999 units and carries a price tag of $4,800. For that price, the space-inspired watch is an absolute recommend for any astronomy fanatics who have good taste in horology!
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