Bell & Ross BR 05 CHRONO A523 When Bell & Ross and Alpine join forces, it's both a meeting of values and a testament to a technology partnership. "What unites the two entities is the same passion for precision mechanics and high performance. Through this prestigious partnership, Bell & Ross continues to strive for excellence and innovation," Carlos Bell & Ross Chairman and Co-Founder -A Rosillo said- Bell & Ross BR 05 CHRONO A523.

“When it comes to our work with Bell & Ross, our philosophy is style meets performance. We work in high-pressure environments where precision and performance are critical to delivering results. Wearing a Bell & Ross watch is not only a constant reminder of our goals , and is an integral part of how we achieve these goals: through precision, punctuality and reliability," said David Gendry, Alpine Vice President of Sponsorship, Partnerships and Communications.

This power boost is thanks to the talent of drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, who are now wearing BR 05 Chronos, each engraved with their names and numbers. This year, the BR 05 Chrono A523 completes the Alpine watch collection, subtly adopting its color code while perfectly meeting the needs of the team drivers. But above all, besides the style and the colourway, we are designing a tool that serves the driver: always an ally", explains Bruno Belamich.

Alpine's first F1 season for the BR 05 Chrono
The BR 05 Chrono will make its debut this season in Alpine colours. "Bell & Ross complements our existing models by debuting the BR 05 in the colors of F1 and our partner Team Alpine. The choice of chronograph movement meets Team Alpine's needs for measuring speed and sporting performance. Bell & Ross Bruno Belamich, creative director and co-founder, said: "Bell & Ross communicates the Alpine identity in each of its designs through color codes and logos. "

The subtly gradient black dial with the two chronograph sub-dials is decorated with the French flag, team blue and displays the Alpine emblem as a counterweight to the chronograph hands, focusing on readability and functionality in all situations – be it in the city Dinners or professional occasions gather in the Grand Prix paddock.

sports fashion
With its Alpine-inspired boldness, the new Bell & Ross Contemporary Urban Chronograph reaffirms its dual nature: sporty and stylish. The design retains the elegant proportions, and the case with a diameter of 42 mm continues to be square and round. The sophisticated finish alternates polished and satin-finished surfaces, creating a subtle light-diffusing effect. The watch can be paired with a steel bracelet with flexible and comfortable links or a black leather strap. The BR 05 Chrono A523 is water resistant to 100 meters. This watch is aimed at discerning connoisseurs.

excellent performance
With more than 950 hp, a weight of 796 kg and a speed of 355 km/h, the single-seat Alpine 523 can fulfill the ambitions of the BWT Alpine F1 Team. "In the quest for the pinnacle of mechanical performance, the engineers of both brands have focused on using the most advanced technologies and avant-garde materials to achieve maximum lightness while maintaining optimum durability. Both partners have preserved the handcrafted method: with Like Alpine racing cars, Bell & Ross timepieces are still largely assembled by hand”, emphasizes Carlos Rosillo.

In response to this quest for efficiency, Bell & Ross equipped the BR 05 Chrono A523 with an elastic movement, the self-winding mechanical BR-CAL.326 movement, with hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date Function.

Bell & Ross BR 05 CHRONO A523 Specifications
Reference number BR05C-A523-ST/SST—BR05C-A523-ST/SCA

move

Caliber BR-CAL.326. automatic machinery.
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date.
Chronograph: 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, central chronograph second hand.
Case: 42mm wide by 14.25mm thick. Satin polished steel. tighten
crown. Crown guard. Sapphire crystal case back, 360° oscillating weight
Glass: sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating.
Water resistance: 100 meters.
dial

Black.
Applique numerals and hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova®.
Metal skeleton Super-LumiNova® luminous hour and minute hands.
Alpine chronograph seconds hand with A-shaped weight.
tape

Black and blue calfskin or satin-finished steel.
buckle

Foldable.
Satin polished steel.