Bell & Ross introduced the Skull collection in 2009, inspired by the use of the Jolly Roger on military equipment during WWII. An emblem of pirates in the 18th century, the symbol appeared on uniforms and aircraft throughout the war as a talisman meant to frighten enemies and ward off misfortune. The new BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze features a faceted skull & bones inside a beveled case designed to echo the sculptural lines of Japanese origami. The skull is inserted between two sapphire crystal plates as if floating in the center of the 46-mm square case. Bell & Ross developed the in-house BR-CAL.210 calibre specifically for the Cyber Skull Bronze. Almost completely concealed behind the skull, its plates and bridges extend under the four femurs with only a few technical parts visible. The gear-train and spiral balance wheel visible at 12 o’clock symbolize the brain of the skull, while turning the crown activates the jaw. Available in a limited edition of 500 pieces.
Bell & Ross BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze ($11,400.00) – bellross.com
