Over the years, Bell & Ross has built quite a collection of watches with dials that took their design cues from the navigational instruments of aircraft cockpits. For instance, there were the BR 01 Red Radar in 2011 and the BR 01 Altimeter (inspired by the instrument that measures altitude) in 2012.

This year, Bell & Ross look to the radio compass for the face of the new BR03-92 Bi-Compass. The two-tier dial features a separate centre with the hour display and a slightly elevated minute track, a design decision that enhances legibility.

A triangular marker circling on an independent disc indicates the hour; traditional hands show the minute and seconds. The numerals are in the same Isonorm font used for the aviation counters.

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