Bell & Ross becomes the Official Timing Partner of Defender Rally, which will compete in the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).
Shared Values: Precision, Endurance, Performance
Renowned for its watches designed for extreme conditions, Bell & Ross finds in the world of rally-raid a natural field of expression. The rally-raid represents the ultimate testing ground for precision, robustness and legibility — the three pillars of the brand.
The partnership with Defender Rally reflects a commitment to supporting teams that push both mechanical and human limits. Drivers competing in the Defender D7X-R will be able to rely on Bell & Ross watchmaking expertise to take on the most demanding stages of the Saudi desert.
“The rally-raid is a symbol of boldness, exploration and pushing beyond one’s limits — values that lie at the very heart of Bell & Ross’ DNA. The BR-X3 Black Titanium, with its iconic ‘circle within a square’ design, perfectly embodies this philosophy: precision, legibility and robustness in the most extreme conditions. We are proud to partner with Defender Rally, a team that shares our passion for adventure and our commitment to performance, and to see our watches accompany the drivers throughout this iconic race.”
Carlos Rosillo, Co-founder & CEO of Bell & Ross
A Meeting of Design, Performance, and Adventure
As part of this partnership, Bell & Ross will equip the Defender Rally team with the BR-X3 Black Titanium — the ultimate embodiment of watchmaking excellence and precision engineering.
Born of Bell & Ross’ technical expertise, the BR-X3 Black Titanium represents the perfect fusion of innovation, robustness and precision. Its grade 5 titanium construction, COSC-certified manufacture movement and optimal legibility make it an instrument perfectly suited to the challenges of the rally-raid, where every second counts and conditions push both human and machine to their limits.
The partnership between Bell & Ross and Defender Rally is not based solely on precision and performance, but on a shared aesthetic and functional affinity. Bell & Ross’ professional line, with its round dial framed by a square case, sharp and angular lines, and resolutely instrumental appearance, shares a clear visual language with the Defender D7X-R: robustness, purity of form and maximum functionality.
"The functional design of our iconic square watch naturally echoes that of Defender D7X-R. Both express a bold, uncompromising character defined by strong lines and purposeful forms”.
Bruno Belamich, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Bell & Ross
Bell & Ross professional watches thus become true onboard instruments for adventure, mirroring the vehicle they accompany.
This collaboration continues Bell & Ross’ long-standing expertise in high-performance environments, following its acclaimed commitments in aviation, diving and motorsport.
New arrival
The BR-X3 reinvents the BR-03, thanks to an innovative construction and an in-house movement with a 5-year warranty. Reflecting its aeronautical inspiration, it is intended for aficionados of technical watches with a bold design.
Technical Specifications
Movement : Calibre BR-CAL.323. Manufacture. Automatic mechanical movement. Power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
Functions : Hours, minutes and seconds. Date window at 3 o'clock and power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock.
Case : 41 mm wide, 13.3 mm thick. Micro-blasted grade 2 titanium. Screw-down crown. Crown guard with black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) finish. Decorative side pillar and bezel in black rubber. Black tinted sapphire case-back with oscillating weight.
Dial : Three-plate construction – matt black varnished base, micro-blasted applique, micro-blasted insert – with micro-blasted “Baignoire-style” applique indexes filled with white Super-LumiNova® X1 (green emission). Skeletonised hour and minute hands filled with white Super-LumiNova® X1 (green emission).
Crystal : Anti-reflective sapphire.
Water resistance : 100 meters.
Strap : Openworked black rubber.
Buckle : Pin. Micro-blasted titanium.
