The latest additions to the Vintage collection by Bell & Ross pays tribute to the naval air arm of the French Navy

The latest additions to the Vintage collection by Bell & Ross pays tribute to the naval air arm of the French Navy

Maritime marvel.

Known colloquially as the Aéronavale, the French Maritime Force of Naval Aeronautics has become the latest muse for French watch company Bell & Ross. Part of its retroinspired Vintage collection, the new V2 Aéronavale models include a three-hand model (BR V2-92) and a chronograph version (BR V2-94). Presented in a classical combination of gold and navy, which reflects the prestige and elegance of the ceremonial uniform worn by the naval forces, refined features of the new models include a sleeker 41mm case, a screwed down crown and rotating steel bezel.

Capturing the quintessential aesthetics of the old-school pilot’s watch is the BR V2-92. Powered by the BR-CAL 302 automatic movement, this timepiece keeps its simple with goldtoned hands and markers contrasted by a gleaming starbust dial in rich blue with radial brushing. Collectors who prefer more technical timepieces would certainly appreciate the militaristic appeal of the BR V2-94, which displays on its dial small seconds and 30-minute timer counters powered by the Calibre BR-CAL 301. Both models come fitted with a 41mm stainless steel case that can be paired with straps in either iceblue calfskin or satin-polished steel.

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