Bell & Ross Launch the 'Heure Sautante' - Jumping Hours Watch

BELL & ROSS
THE VINTAGE WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE












Bell & Ross has further developed the successful Vintage WW1 collection for 2012 to incorporate one of the most noble complications in watchmaking; the Huere Sautante or jumping hours. Manufactured in collaboration with the celebrated master movement maker Vincent Calabrese, the Swiss-made brand has invoked the spirit of the past again in their vintage collection with the development of this very special complication.

The Vinatge WW1 Heure Sautante displays the hours in the form of numerals viewed through a large fixed aperture. Instead of the hours hand, a rotating disc underneath the dial is printed with the hour numerals. These digits jump instantly when the hour changes, seen through a window located at 12 o’clock. A power reserve indicator located at the 6 o’clock is an important addition to the watch, as the mechanism that triggers the ‘jump’ requires power.

The Vintage WW1 Heure Sautante comes in two finishes – Pink Gold and Platinum. Both are adorned with blue steel screws, circular grained mainplate, and an oscillating weight and bridges decorated with the ‘Cotes de Geneve’ viewed through the caseback.

Like the Vintage WW1 line, the 42mm diameter case is reminiscent of the first wristwatches made at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. The Vintage WW1 Heure Sautante perfectly exhibits Bell & Ross’ expertise in watchmaking, combining the complexity of a mechanical movement with the simplicity of a completely new reading system. Luxury and legibility.

Limited to 50 pieces, the Pink Gold will retail for £17,000
Limited to 25 pieces, the Platinum will retail for £26,000

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THE VINTAGE WW1 LINE
Following the successful launch of the Vintage Original range in 2010, Bell & Ross has effectively completed a portfolio of watches that reference the history of military watches. The Vintage Original line made reference to 1940s watches; the softer rounded case and beige and brown materials reiterating this aesthetic. The launch of the WW1 Range in 2011 completed the story, enabling Bell & Ross to offer a full range of vintage inspired timepieces (alongside the PW1 pocket watch).
Quite literally the story from pocket to wrist is presented in a range that speaks of Bell & Ross’ core values; simplicity, functionality & legibility.



















The PW1 WW1-97 WW1-92 Military WW1-92 Heritage WW1 Heure Sautante Platinum WW1 Heure Sautante Pink Gold