This Bell & Ross Watch Is Inspired By High-End Motorcycles

Get revved up with the watchmaker’s killer cafe racer collab with Luxembourg’s BLACKTRACK.

(Bell & Ross)

Some timepieces are shrouded in mystery and forgotten history, and others are a little more powerful and easily recognizable, especially rugged-meets-refined Bell & Ross watches. The company is nothing if not design-savvy, and its watches are built to be used for days on end, so the new BR 03-94 Blacktrack fits the bill quite nicely in terms of utility.

(Bell & Ross)

In fact, it’s a design showcase in and of itself, part of a limited-edition design showcase with Luxembourg’s BLACKTRACK, one that seamlessly bridges the world of high-end motorcycles and fine watchmaking.

(Bell & Ross)

Working with BLACKTRACK designer Sacha Lakic, the custom motorcycle shop and the famed tool watchmaker have debuted both a handsome new watch and a one-of-a-kind motorcycle that takes cues from precision watchmaking and stealth aircraft in equal measure.

(Bell & Ross)

The watch hits the nail on the head in terms of specs, using the signature square case design of Bell & Ross to deliver an undeniably cool 42mm matte black ceramic timepiece.

(Bell & Ross)

The dual chronograph rests handsomely on a black calfskin leather strap inspired by the clean lines of lightning-fast motorcycles.

Accordingly, the watchmaker notes that “the focus on performance and reliability is at the center of this collaboration,” nodding to the “fine engine” of the BR-CAL.301 self-winding mechanical movement, which boasts a 42-hour power reserve.

(Bell & Ross)

The cafe racer bike, of course, is no slouch either, boasting an exceptionally streamlined design and a  big-bore V-Twin donor engine from Indian Motorcycles.

It’s the watch, though (of which there are just 500 units priced at $6,900) that should prove most covetable for collectors and moto enthusiasts alike.

Don’t get caught flat-footed if you hope to rev up your watch collection.

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