Bell & Ross has been known for drawing inspiration from the sea and sky, but this time, the brand has decided to explore the former of the two – and deeper than ever before.
This time around, the Franco-Swiss watch brand has taken its signature green dial and encased it in a striking bronze shell, creating the BR 03-92 Diver Black & Green Bronze.
Ironic as it may be, bronze has been experiencing a veritable golden age in watchmaking for 15 years. The core reason for this creative decision is likely one of aesthetics over technology.
As the metal oxidises, it creates a patina colour that is eye-catching because it is unique. It is this unique property that gives watches an extra soul that not only puts the wearer in touch with nature, but also casts an allure that evokes the finest epics known to man.
Owning a bronze watch means accepting that it will change its appearance. BR 03-92 Diver Black & Green Bronze is the watch that grows and changes depending on the user’s lifestyle; they have the option of letting it evolve with the sea breeze and letting it take on that brown-green look, or polishing it to a golden mirror shine.
Furthermore, even though it is intended to transform, the BR 03-92 Diver Black & Green Bronze has been designed to function properly as technical equipment, and for diving to record depths. It is no coincidence that the iconic diver’s helmet, traditionally made of bronze, is now engraved on the back of BR 03-92 Diver Black & Green Bronze watches in hypoallergenic stainless steel.
Finally, to cap off this entire timepiece, the BR 03-92 Diver Black & Green Bronze takes on a new-retro look. The expressive watch face immediately marks a shift, with its new green dial adding a naturalist dimension to the heart of this diver’s instrument. Under its sapphire crystal lens, the dial has large, glow-in-the-dark hands and digits that tell you the time – whether you are out on a bright sunny day, or exploring the deep blue sea. 
The reflections complement the bronze case, which has a natural colour that occasionally leans towards red. The solid bronze unidirectional rotating bezel has a black anodized aluminium ring and a telescopic screw-down crown. It also graduated to 60 minutes. The watch is completely versatile, with a choice of black rubber strap or synthetic canvas with Velcro closure.
