Renault announced the R.S. 17 at last month at an event in London, a beast of a Formula 1 machine set to make its debut at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix later this month. Replica Bell & Ross announced the new Bell & Ross BR RS17 watches very soon, including many layout design and material factors found in the recently announced Renault Formula 1 racer. It would be simpler for many brands to try and take an aviation watch and totally screw everything up by deciding they want an F1 racing-inspired line (of an iconic design, nonetheless). Nevertheless, replica Bell & Ross determined to basically go all out with the layout and material selections, and the result actually is really functional and practical, also won my heart.
The chronograph design is multiple colored but standard and highly legible with a small seconds sub-dial placed at 3 o’clock and a 30-minute counter 9 o’clock. Both sub-dials, together with the date window highlight subtle touches of color against the carbon fiber dial that also carry into the central chronograph seconds hand.
As far as the dial is concerned, the pushers for the chronograph operation and the crown have also been finished in almost the same color scheme that references more of the visual elements you’d find on the F1 racer. There’ no exhibition case back, but the ceramic gives it a sleek look. You’ll see a picture of the rubber band above but this watch is also going to come with a black synthetic fabric strap.
This Bell & Ross BR watch is rather demure compared to the larger and even more colorful BR-X1. Bell & Ross made his mind to throw subtlety to the wind – because if you’re buying an F1-inspired 45mm Bell & Ross watch, then you’re probably not trying to have your wrist candy blend into the crowd.
The Bell & Ross is bigger with the width of 45m. One piece of carbon fiber, the irregular pattern on the case of forged carbon watches lends a rugged aesthetic to the dynamic and loud colors on the dials of these replica watches. One more, it’ a beautiful, intense-looking watch in that the build and structure of the imposing BR-X1 combined with the vivid colors will make sure that the person wearing it draws much attention.