Skeleton – Swiss Watch Makers https://swisswatchland.com Professional Watch Repair Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:22:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://swisswatchland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-New-Swiss-Watchmakers-Logo-Watch-Repair-32x32.jpg Skeleton – Swiss Watch Makers https://swisswatchland.com 32 32 Bell & Ross BR-X1 Military: Hard Tack https://swisswatchland.com/2018/10/12/bell-ross-br-x1-military-hard-tack/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:22:59 +0000 https://swisswatchland.com/?p=3644 When it comes to Bell & Ross watches I always have good feelings about their newly introduced watches. The BR-X collection is more of a technical style with military attributes. The round face of the case looks as if it has been removed from a fighter cockpit. Bell & Ross has added more complexity and details into this collection.

BR-X1 MILITARY (Image © Revolution)

The first BR-X1 Skeleton was released back in 2015, featuring a grade 5 titanium case with rubber protection around it. Push buttons of ceramic with rubber inserts were sturdy and ergonomic. The crystal dial also fascinated with a detailed view of the mechanical depth within the watch.

BR-X1 MILITARY (Image © Revolution)

After four years into the collection, Bell & Ross has added many watches to the BR-X range. Each new watch sported a new color, material, or movement. The most popular being the BR-X1 Skeleton Tourbillon Sapphire Black featuring a tourbillon encased in sapphire crystal. The BR-X1 Military is not as fascinating but still sports  the same cal. 313 self-winding chronograph movement, and the characteristics described above, except that the case is now fashioned from High Resistance Titanium (HRT) which has matte surface and is more resistant to scratches than titanium.

BR-X1 MILITARY (Image © Revolution)

Timing scales and tachymeter can be found with a khaki color while the rest feature more of an olive accent. Added with the black ceramic and rubber really brings this watch together nicely. It has a tasteful aesthetic to it that has strong military and army feels to it.

The BR-X1 Military is a little too precious for the woods, but we love SUVs anyway. Available in a limited edition of 250 pieces, retailing at CHF 22,330.

BR-X1 MILITARY

]]> Vacheron Constantin Shows Us The Beauty Of Skeleton Movements https://swisswatchland.com/2014/02/06/vacheron-constantin-shows-us-the-beauty-of-skeleton-movements/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:06:08 +0000 https://swisswatchland.com/?p=3258 Another SIHH watch this one is from Vacheron Constantin
Before I go on I must admit I am very fond of skeleton movements.
But this one is truly eye catching.

                 Vacheron Constantin MÉTIERS D’ART

This skeleton movement features Roman Numerals in a very extravagant fashion.
It comes with an external ring which can be either Black,Grey, or Blue; Which are made of Grand Feu opaque enameled
The Movement has been detailed by hand it is a caliber 4400 SQ and is only 2.8 mm thick and
consist of 127 parts with 21 jewels.
It produces 28,800 Vibrations per hour and has a power reserve of about 65 hours.
The casing is only 7.5 mm thick and has a diameter of 40 mm and is made of 18k white gold
It comes with an alligator Mississippiensis strap with an 18k white gold buckle.
The watch is water resistant up to about 30 meters.
If viewing the front of the movement wasn’t enough for you no worries, it has a see-through sapphire crystal.
The detail that went to this timepiece is exceptional.
It was hand engraved with such detail its hard to imagine how much time and how delicate it must have been.
 All 3 colors of this model are spectacular and very flashy.
This timepiece tells hours and minutes and you can see every part in the movement bring those actions to live.
Vacheron Constantin truly did great work with this skeleton movement and have made into a piece of art that you can wear and admire on your wrist.
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