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Inspired by the bomb timers of World War II, this Bell & Ross pilot’s watch pairs a distinctive regulator dial with a rotating bezel for measuring intervals.
Introduced at Baselworld 2012, the first Bell & Ross WW2 Regulateur drew its inspiration from the bomb timers that pilots once wore strapped to their legs. These instruments were used to time a bomb’s release as precisely as possible, which called for stopwatch-like functionality and a large rotating bezel that could be operated while wearing thick leather gloves.
Its successor, the Bell & Ross WW2 Regulateur Officer (reference BRWW2-REG-BS/SCR), is housed in a polished 47mm case with short, swiveling lugs that let the strap follow the contour of the wrist smoothly. While large, its proportions are certainly vintage, rooted in its utilitarian bomb-timer heritage. The black lacquered dial is paired with silver circular-grained subdials, creating a “panda” look that complements the distinctive regulator layout. Minutes are indicated by a large, centrally mounted hand, while the hours and seconds are displayed on independent subdials. This regulator display is driven by the BR-CAL.316, an automatic movement produced by movement specialist Dubois-Dépraz. The bi-directional bezel bears only a single triangular engraving, a timing aid borrowed from the historical bomb-timing devices employed to measure elapsed time.
The watch is completed by a black alligator strap with a contrasting brown lining and a pin buckle decorated with the Bell & Ross logo.
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This watch is in good condition, with moderate wear from regular use, including scratches, scuffs, and nicks. The more noticeable imperfections are on the back of the watch, including a series of dents along the perimeter of the caseback and deeper scratches on the underside of the lugs. The movement is running properly with all functions operating as intended, though its service history is unknown. Additional photos and timegrapher results are available on request.
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This watch comes with its outer storage and inner presentation boxes, and the warranty card dated to 2016. Note that the watch’s reference and serial numbers were not written on the card.
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Brand: Bell & Ross
Model: WW2 Regulateur Officer
Reference: BRWW2-REG-BS/SCR
Year: 2016
Case size: 47mm
Case thickness: ~12mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Dial color: Black
Movement: BR-CAL.316
Complications: None
Water resistance: 50 meters
Strap/bracelet: Black alligator strap with stainless steel pin buckle
Lug width: 20mm
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