Montblanc Watch Director Laurent Cullen is based on Japan philosophy WATCHES … – JBpress

Text = Ryoji Fukudome

A box made by Montblanc watch director Laurent Cullen and the Hakone parquet method

Montblanc has a lineup of ambitious works again this year. The new model has been featured in many media, including this Autograph. Here, I had the opportunity to talk with Laurent Cullen, the person in charge of watchmaking, in Geneva, so I would like to share the idea of watchmaking and the thoughts behind the new work.

Clockmaking is in the rock garden of Ryoanji Temple

After entering the room and greeting them, Laurent Cullen suddenly started talking about Japan.

“I teach Japan philosophical thought at this university.”

I thought we were talking about the technical aspects of watches, but suddenly we were talking about ideas. I was a little amused, but I waited for the next words, hoping that I would understand what was underlying the Montblanc watch.

“There is a temple called Ryoanji in Kyoto. There are 15 stones in the rock garden, divided into 5 groups: 5, 2, 3, 2, 3. However, only 14 stones can be seen. There is one invisible stone, and look for it. You can’t see everything at once, so you have to constantly improve.”

There are various theories about the intent of creating a rock garden, such as the spirit of Zen. However, it is surprising that Montblanc’s watchmaking reflects such ideas. Surprised by such a story, Karen said, “It’s a Japan box,” and placed the wooden box on the table.

“It was inspired by the parquet work of Hakone, and was made at Minerva (now the Montblanc Villeret workshop). I made it of Swiss wood, but from the outside there are no seams, so you don’t know how to open it, right?”

I laugh mischievously. I was told so, so I tried it, but I couldn’t open it. Parquet with tricks seems to be called a “secret box”.

As I was admiring its sophistication, a slightly larger box came out. It was for the first limited edition box set of the Montblanc 1858 Ice Sea Automatic Date in a carefully selected chest of drawers. Inside are two timepieces (Green and Blue Edition) that appeared last year and the latest model of this year’s new Glacier Grey dial.

“It’s a limited set of 191 pieces. The number 1913 is the year the Montblanc logo was created. The Mer de Grasse glacier in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is also 1913 meters above sea level. Limited to 191 pieces, 3 models in the box. So it is 1913. It’s a good story, isn’t it? I love storytelling[laughs].”

Montblanc 1858 Ice Sea Automatic Date Coffre
Limited edition of 191 pieces 1,574,100 yen (unreleased Japan, pre-priced)

Inspired by the glacier Mer de Grasse

The model in the box is the Montblanc 1858 Ice Sea Automatic Date. It has a 41mm stainless steel case and is equipped with an automatic movement that displays the date at the hour, minute, second and 3 o’clock positions. The distinctive dial is inspired by the Mer de Grasse, the largest glacier in the Mont Blanc massif, and is made using a special dial-making technique called Glatte Boisset. It gives the impression that you are just looking at the ice .

“Each case back has a different mountain, and if you look closely at the green dial, Les Drues is green. Grey is the color of the glacier of Les Grande Jollas and blue is the Aiguille du Moyne. Only blue is not the color of the mountains, but the blue sky when I just took the photo (laughs).”

In other words, it may have been a different color depending on the weather.

Aiguille du Moine painted on the caseback. The sky is indeed blue

After talking about the box set, we asked about the new Montblanc 1858 Ice Sea Automatic Date, which is also one of the pieces in the set.

“It’s a replaceable bracelet, it’s tapered. The width is different between the buckle and the lug position. It’s hard to see in recent models. The rest is the operating area of the buckle. In the industry, 5mm is the average, but this model runs up to 9.3mm.”

“It’s my idea,” he said about the bezel.

“I really wanted to add a sound to the bezel, and if you turn the bezel, you’ll know it’s the sound of a dolphin. This is not a coincidence, I did it on purpose. There are 60 teeth in it, and we adjust them according to the gravity of the bezel and how it is fixed.”

You can certainly hear something like the sound of a dolphin.

Glacier Dial’s new Montblanc 1858 Icesea Automatic Date. It is also a diving tool that complies with the ISO 6425 standard.

Chronograph without pusher

And the topic turned to Minerva, another highlight of this year’s Montblanc. This is about the new Montblanc Minerva 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva.

“I think this is probably the first pusher-free chronograph in the history of watches, and Minerva developed the fluted bezel in 1927. This model operates a chronograph with its bezel, which I think is the first of its kind in the watch world.”

“Montblanc Minerva 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition 100” This is limited to 100 pieces. Hand-wound, stainless steel× 18KWG case, 42.5mm diameter, 5,858,600 yen

This new model does not have the pushers found in regular chronograph models and is operated by a bezel. The chronograph function is operated by a one-way rotating bezel (clockwise) to prevent accidental operation, and once turned, the chronograph starts. It stops the second time and resets it the third time.

“The fluted bezel is part of our history and the chronograph is an important mechanism for Minerva. The idea has been in my mind for about two years. But it’s very technical, so should we really do it? You will have a lot of discussions with the staff. However, I was able to think of the phrase ‘seven falls and eight awakenings’ that I learned in Japan and complete it.”

The debut of the new Montblanc Minerva 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva, which is full of Minerva’s history and technology, was available in two limited editions.

One is a limited edition of 100 pieces featuring a stainless steel case, Au750 white gold bezel, and red accents with a blue dial. The other is a limited edition of 28 pieces with a dark green dial and Au750 lime gold. Both are equipped with the MB M13.21 calibre, inspired by the historic 13.20-year-old calibre.

Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition with dark green dial. Hand-wound, 18K lime gold case, 42.5mm diameter, 7,811,100 yen. Limited edition of 28 pieces

Filled with Laurent Cullen’s Japan-influenced ideas and Montblanc history, the new work for 2023 was brilliant both conceptually and technically. And by listening to his thoughts on watchmaking, it seemed to me that as long as he was in charge of watchmaking, Montblanc watches would not go off the right path.

Personally, I felt that new models based on Japan’s philosophy and spirit would be born more and more in the future, and I ended the interview feeling happy.

From Hublot, a Japan limited edition Big Bang is here! |Big Bang Unico Carbon Sky Blue | octane.jp

From one of Hublot’s iconic models, the Big Bang Unico, a Japan-limited edition carbon sky blue model has appeared. With a light and unique carbon fiber case and bezel, this model is sporty but at the same time glamorous.

As the name “sky blue” suggests, it is characterized by a pleasant blue color like a blue sky. The matching black color makes it a coloring that you can enjoy contrast.

The case, caseback and bezel are made of matte sky blue carbon, which is a sky blue composite of carbon fiber. When creating the case material, a nonwoven fabric (NWF) formed of microfiber is used to permeate it with carbon fiber, which is then placed in a special mold to manufacture the prototype of the case. By the way, this marble color occurs naturally in the process of generating the material, so the same pattern does not appear. It is truly a unique and unique watch.

This model is limited to Japan and will be sold in a limited edition of 100 pieces. If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible.


Big Bang Unico Carbon Sky Blue
Item No.: 421. QL.1110.RX.JPN
Material: Matte Sky Blue Carbon Case, Sky Blue & Black Rubber
Movement: HUB1280 Unico Manufacture automatic chronograph
Limited: Japan limited to 100 pieces
Scheduled sales: Friday, May 12, 2023 ~ Pre-sale at Hublot e-boutique and Hublot boutique. June 12, 2023 (Monday) ~ Scheduled to be rolled out at authorized dealers nationwide.
Price: 3,443,000 yen (tax included)

World No Tobacco Day Ashtrays removed for a limited time Hiroshima Prefectural Government | – FNN Prime Online

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. In order to encourage people to think about smoking cessation and health, the Hiroshima Prefectural Government removed ashtrays in smoking areas for a limited time.

WHO = The World Health Organization has designated May 31 every year as “World No Tobacco Day”, and the government designates one week after that as “No Smoking Week” to inform people about the health effects of smoking.
As part of this effort, the prefectural government will remove ashtrays from two smoking areas on the premises for one week from May 31 to June 6.
Smoking is said to be a major factor in causing various diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
According to the prefecture, consultation with a medical institution is effective in quitting smoking.

(Prefectural Health Promotion Division, Nami Kakimoto, Chief)
“If you want to work on smoking cessation, we also introduce medical institutions that can work on smoking cessation on the prefectural website, so I would like you to work on it there.”

According to the latest health awareness survey conducted in 2017, the smoking rate among prefectural residents was 23.5% for men and 5.8% for women, and the prefecture continues to set a target of 18% or less for men and 5% or less for women.

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Expressing the world view of powerboat racing called F1 of the sea … – @DIME

Swiss luxury watch brand EDOX will release a limited edition Japan edition of the Chrono Offshore 1 Chronograph at authorized retailers nationwide and its official online store from June 1, 2023 (Thursday).

Special edition dial with black mother-of-pearl and diamond indexes

The EDOX Chrono Offshore 1 is a highly functional and waterproof diver’s watch that projects the powerful world view of the “offshore class”, the highest level of powerboat racing that reaches 200 km / h, also known as the F1 of the sea.

The limited edition edition Chrono Offshore 1 Chronograph Japan a special edition with a black mother-of-pearl dial and five diamonds set in the index champion number “1”.

Two types are available: a rubber strap model (limited to 100 pieces) and a stainless-steel bracelet model (limited to 100 pieces).

The special case structure and screw-down crown make it highly waterproof (500 m/50 bar). In addition, it is equipped as standard with an auto helium escape valve (a valve that automatically discharges helium gas that has entered the watch case in the process of depressurization during saturation diving), which is indispensable for full-scale divers’ specifications.

The unidirectional rotating bezel is made of high-tech ceramic. With the same high hardness as sapphire (Mohs hardness of 9), it is excellent in resistance to scratches, protects against corrosion and deformation, and also keeps the watch shiny and beautiful appearance.

In addition, the four screws that secure the bezel are designed with an hourglass with the brand emblem.

The windshield with a non-reflective coating is made of high-hardness sapphire crystal with excellent scratch resistance. In order to maintain clear visibility from all angles, it has a high-grade finish that flattens the surface.

On the outer circumference of the dial is a tachymeter scale that can calculate the average speed in conjunction with the chronograph hands.

Product Details

Item name: Chrono Offshore 1 Chronograph (Limited Japan model)
Product Number/Price:

10221-3BU3M-BMOPD1 (SS bracelet) / 236,500 yen (tax included)

10221-3BU3-BMOPD1 (rubber strap) / 214,500 yen (tax included)

Release date: Thursday, June 1, 2023

specification

Movement: Quartz (EDOX102)
Case: stainless steel, diameter 45.0 mm, thickness 15.5 mm, screw-down crown, autohelium escape valve
Functions: Hour, minute, second hand, chronograph (30 minutes and 12 hours totalizer), date display
Bezel: High-tech ceramic bezel (unidirectional rotating bezel)
Windshield: Sapphire crystal (non-reflective coating)
Dial: Black mother-of-pearl with Super-LumiNova X1 applied minute hand and index, set with 5 diamonds in the champion number 1 of the index
Water resistance: 500m/50 bar
Strap: SS bracelet/rubber strap
Clasp: Double folding clasp

Related information: https://www.edox.jp/

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EDOX Launches “Chrono Offshore 1” on June 16 – At Press (Press Release)

EDOX, a Swiss luxury watch brand Japan the exclusive agent of GM International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Mitsuo Miyagami), will release a limited edition Japan model of the Chrono Offshore 1 at authorized dealers and the EDOX online store nationwide on Friday, June 16.

About the Chrono Offshore 1 Collection

With a top speed of over 200 km/h, this is Edox’s flagship collection that projects the dynamic and luxurious world view of powerboat racing, also known as F1 of the sea. Equipped with a heavy ceramic bezel with a thickness of 3.5mm or more and water resistance of 300~1000m as standard specifications, it pursues aesthetics without allowing any compromise on materials and finishes, achieving both toughness and elegance.

feature
All White Collar

The dial, bezel, and rubber strap are coordinated in a transparent white color, and dark indigo is used as an accent color. A refreshing impression suitable for the upcoming summer season.

High Spec Divers

Titanium is used as the case material. Compared to stainless steel, it is lighter and has a matte texture. The special case construction, screw-down crown and 3 mm thick sapphire crystal windshield make it water-resistant to 100 bar/1000 m. It is equipped with an autohelium escape valve and unidirectional rotating bezel for added safety.

High-tech ceramic bezel

High-tech ceramic is used for the bezel material. It has the same high hardness and scratch resistance as sapphire, and is resistant to corrosion and deformation, so it keeps the appearance of the watch beautiful. The four screws on the bezel are original parts with the motif of the brand emblem hourglass.

Case Back/Lug/Strap

The lightweight titanium material reduces the load on the arms. The unevenness created by the engraving of the screw motif, which powers the powerboat, engraved on the back cover prevents close contact with the arm and makes it comfortable to wear. A soft, comfortable and durable silicone-infused rubber strap is attached downward rather than laterally to create a rounded silhouette along the arm.

specification
◆Basic Information
Model Name: Chrono Offshore 1 Chronograph Japan Limited Edition
Part No.: 10242-TINB-BBUINGM
Price: ¥253,000 (¥230,000 + tax)
Release Date: Friday, June 16

◆Movement
Caliber: Quartz (EDOX102)
Functions: hour hand, minute hand, small seconds, chronograph (seconds, 30 minutes, 12 hours), date

◆Dial
Color: White
Index: Applied, Arabic, Point, Super-LumiNova X1
Needle: Super-LumiNova X1

◆Case
Size: Diameter 45mm, Thickness 15.5mm
Case Material: Titanium
Bezel Material: High-tech ceramic (unidirectional rotating bezel)
Windshield: 3mm thick sapphire crystal (non-reflective coating)
Caseback: Screw-in
Water resistance: 100 ATM/1000m
Others: screw-down crown, autohelium escape valve

◆ Strap
Material: Rubber

About Edox
THE WATER CHAMPION
A pocket watch designed and made by the talented watchmaker Christian Rufri = Fleury himself to celebrate his wife’s birthday. Impressed by the beauty of this gift, his wife encouraged him to launch a watch brand, and in 1884 he founded Edox in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The brand name comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “time”, and the brand emblem, the hourglass mark, symbolizes “timelessness”.

At the time of its founding, the company made a name for itself with pocket watches, but shifted to the manufacture of wristwatches in the 1950s. By developing the world’s first patented waterproof mechanism, we have pursued the creation of high-performance watches that can maintain their timing function even in harsh environments. From the brand’s first waterproof watch, the Delfin, in 1961, to the current flagship collection Chrono Offshore 1 and the latest series of Neptunian inspired by the god of the sea, we have been at the forefront of diver’s watch development for more than 50 years.

He has formed many partnerships with the sports scene, including serving as the official timekeeper of international luxury sports competitions. Edox watches are highly resistant to shock, waterproof, and other toughness, and are highly trusted by elite athletes.

About GM International Corporation
We are the sole Japan import agent that mainly handles luxury watches made in Switzerland. We handle a wide range of brands, from Swiss luxury watches to jewelry watches and fashion watches, such as Edox, Raymond Weil, Colme, Louis Monet, and Salvatore Ferragamo Timepieces.

In addition to supplying attractive products, we also propose high value-added total marketing measures such as in-store sales promotion activities and advertising activities. We have a track record of transactions with 250 stores, mainly famous department stores and long-established watch specialty stores, and have earned the trust of our business partner.

Contact us
GM International Corporation
TEL:03-5828-9080
E-MAIL:marketing@gm-international.jp

Popular models in the E segment have undergone model changes! BMW 5 Series now has a Japan-only “THE FIRST EDITION” (WEB CARTOP) | Automobile Information Site[New and Used Cars]

To summarize this article

■BMW 5 Series undergoes model change

Japan only 30 units installed! 20kg lighter and 40 horsepower! The most powerful model of the BMW M3 “CS” is now available

■ To commemorate the model change, a limited edition Japan model “THE FIRST EDITION” will be sold.

■ Based on the BMW 523i M Sport and BMW i5 eDrive40

The male of the E segment has undergone a model change!

“BMW” is one of the premium Gosanke brands in Germany. It is a highly popular manufacturer in Japan, and its selling point is the straight-six engine, which can be compared to the “Silky Six”. In addition, the chassis and handling are highly evaluated, and the company has been particular about FR packaging for many years. In fact, most of the lineup is still characterized by FR-based 4WD called FR or xDrive.

Among BMW’s models, the 5 Series, which is treated as the “E segment,” is a sedan that is popular in Japan. Although it has a more elegant and larger body than the 3 Series, it has firmly established itself as a model that promises excellent performance, being comfortable not only for daily life but also for long-distance driving.

This time, we will introduce such 5 series

This time, the model has undergone a model change, and to commemorate it, a limited edition Japan model “THE FIRST EDITION” will be sold.

*The image is a BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport

The initial production model of the new model is based on the BMW 523i M Sport with a highly efficient 2-liter inline 4-cylinder petrol engine and a 48V mild hybrid system. Although BMW sells an inline 6 engine, the inline 4 engine has a lighter nose, so it is characterized by light performance.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport electric car is also available in “THE FIRST EDITION”.

The body color is mineral white and black sapphire, which are often requested by users. The interior of the BMW 523i THE FIRST Edition will be in black Alcantara/Veganza, while the latter BMW i5 eDrive40 THE FIRST EDITION will be paired with high-quality Merino leather seats in black. In addition, a glittering crafted crystal finish is used in the center console, creating a sense of luxury befitting a BMW.

THE FIRST EDITION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE EXCLUSIVELY ON THE BMW ONLINE STORE AND WILL BE DELIVERED EARLY AFTER THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE NEW BMW 5 SERIES Japan.

There will be 200 models based on the BMW 523i M Sport and 100 models based on the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport, for a total of 300 units. The price is 9.34 million yen for the former and 10.98 million yen for the latter.

Why don’t you consider a European premium sedan that is a limited edition car and has a fast delivery date, and is full of happy things?

BMW launches the new 5 Series with the initial production limited edition “The First … – Price.com

May 29, 2023 06:10

On May 25, 2023, BMW Japan began accepting pre-sales for the limited initial production model “THE FIRST EDITION” of the new “5 Series”, which is scheduled to be officially announced in the third quarter of the same year. Delivery is scheduled for Q4 2023 or later.

200 gasoline cars and 100 electric vehicles sold

The First Edition is based on two grades: the 523i M Sport, which is equipped with a 2-liter inline 4 gasoline engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, and the i5 eDrive40 M Sport, an electric car. A total of 300 units will be sold, 200 units based on the former and 100 units based on the latter.

It comes in two body colors, “mineral white” and “black sapphire”, and in terms of interior, the 523i The First Edition is in black Alcantara/Veganza, and the i5 eDrive40 The First Edition is in BMW Individual’s extended Merino leather. In addition, glittering crystal decorations are adopted on the center console to create a sense of luxury.

The main features of both models are as follows.

20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels Starspokes Styling 938M Bicolor (Jet Black) <523i The First Edition only>

21-inch BMW Individual Aerodynamic Wheels 954I Bicolor (Jet Black)

Adaptive suspension

Integrated Active Steering (Front and Rear Wheel Integrated Control Steering System)

Parking Assist Professional

Driving Assist Professional (with hands-off assist in highway traffic jams)

BMW Curved Display (12.3″ Multi-Display Instrument Cluster & 14.9″ Wide Control Display[with Touch Panel Function])

BMW Head-Up Display

BMW dashcam

Interior Camera

Alarm system

Adaptive LED headlights

Kidney grille: BMW Iconic Glow

Sun Protection Glass

Panoramic glass sunroof

Ambient Light/BMW Interaction Bar

Crafted Crystal Finish

Active ventilation seats (driver/passenger)

Sports seats (driver/passenger) <523i The First Edition only>

Electrically adjustable comfort seats (driver/passenger)

Travel & Comfort System

4-zone automatic air conditioning

Comfort Access

BMW Digital Key Plus

HiFi speaker system harman/kardon<523i The First Edition only>

Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System

Pre-sales will be accepted only on the BMW online store, and delivery of the new 5 Series will be promised as soon as possible after the official announcement at the Japan.

The prices are as follows:

523i The First Edition: 9.34 million yen

i5 eDrive40 The First Edition: 10.98 million yen

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【Hublot | New Watch News】A limited edition Japan model that combines popular concepts, colors and designs! – Watch LIFE NEWS|Watch news site to enjoy watch life

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【HUBLOT|New Watch News】New 3rd edition of “Square Bang Unico” announced

Hublot presents three new models of the Square Van Unico in sapphire crystal and ceramic

Hublot unveils the iconic Big Bang Unico with a stylish blue and black contrast Japan limited edition Big Bang Unico Carbon Sky Blue. It is scheduled to be rolled out at authorized dealers nationwide from Monday, June 12, 2023.

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With a lightweight and unique carbon fibre case and bezel, this model combines Hublot’s watchmaking techniques, the materials used in the case and belts and the sporty livery.

The case and bezel are made of matte sky blue carbon, which is a sky blue composite of carbon fiber, and the unique pattern of black and sky blue occurs naturally during the material generation process, so the same pattern does not appear, and each has a unique visual. In addition, the dial is unified in black and the sky blue and black lined belt are harmonized to emphasize the impression of this work.

The movement is equipped with the Unico, a chronograph developed and manufactured in-house with a power reserve and flyback function of about 72 hours, and you can enjoy its structure from the dial and caseback.

The “Big Bang Unico Carbon Sky Blue”, which combines sportiness and glamorous presence, is a valuable timepiece that embodies the brand concept of “Art of Fusion” (fusion of different materials and ideas), and will be sold only 100 pieces in Japan. The price is JPY 3,443,000.

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Tel.03-5635-7055

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Rattan summer bag from Italian “Furla” Japan limited color white is also available – WWDJAPAN

JPY 82,500

On June 1, the Italian brand “FURLA” will release a summery rattan material model from the “Furla 1927” series of iconic bags. The price is 82,500 yen.

The leather on the handle and flap is available in four colors: Olympic (turquoise), cognac (brown), Nero (black), and marshmallow (white), and marshmallow is a limited edition Japan.

The rattan is knitted one by one by craftsmen and has a lining with pockets on the inside. It also comes with a leather strap that can be adjusted in length and removed.

The collaboration watch with the elite unit of the French Aerospace Forces has a vivid blue! BELL & ROSS “BR 03-92 PATROUILLE DE FRANCE 70TH ANNIVERSARY” ── NEW GQ WATCH

Professional Bell & Ross instrument

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the French Aerospace Force’s elite Patrouille de France, Bell & Ross has released a limited edition BR 03-92 Patrouille de France 70TH ANNIVERSARY.

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Developed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Patrouille de France, the BR 03-92 Patrouille de France 70th Anniversary is based on professional instruments befitting Bell & Ross products. Also noteworthy is the bright blue dial.

It is a luminous blue color reminiscent of the flight suits worn by pilots of the Patrouille de France. At 9 o’clock, the logo of the French gendarmerie is arranged, and the circle-shaped dial with the French flag elegantly arranged is impressive.

The body, which is combined with a vivid dial, uses an ultra-lightweight square case (42 mm long × 42 mm) made of high-tech ceramics. The contrast is emphasized by a black coating.

This special anniversary model is water-resistant to 100 metres and is equipped with the BR-CAL 302 automatic calibre. Display hours, minutes, seconds, and dates.

Don’t forget the caseback. The silhouettes of five fighters that have been active since the founding of the Patrouille de France are engraved on the watch caseback, including the Thunderjet launched in 1953, the Alpha Jet in 1981, the Woolagan and Mystère IV and the mythical Fugue Magister.

BELL & ROSS

BR 03-92 PATROUILLE DE FRANCE 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Matte Black Ceramic Case × Black Rubber and Black Heavy Duty Synthetic Fabric Strap, Self-winding, 42mm × Length, 42mm Width, Limited Edition of 999 pieces, 572,000 yen (to be released in mid-July).

Bell & Ross Ginza Boutique
TEL:03-6264-3989
https://www.bellross.com/ja

Text and Editing: Akira Kamiya (GQ)