Bell & Ross
Bell & Ross Goes Bape
Bell & Ross
Bell & Ross Goes Bape
Bape – a contraction of A Bathing Ape – has selected Bell & Ross as watch partner for its XXV Project, spawning two limited-edition pieces based on B&R’s BR03-92 watch.
The first, limited to 25 pieces, is named the BR03-92 25th Anniversary and features the ape head logo, with the phrase “APES TOGETHER STRONG” at 6 o’clock. This phrase, and variations of it, appears regularly on Bape products. The watch is presented in a water-resistant Pelican case with two straps: one rubber, with dial-mirroring Bape logo and “APES…” phrase; and one leather, proudly bearing Bape’s signature camouflage motif in grey and black.
The pop culture phenomenon A Bathing Ape was founded in Tokyo’s Ura-Harajuku district – the spiritual home of Japan’s legendary streetwear movement – by designer and musician Nigo (born Tomoaki Nagao). Its name and frequent primate references are said to stem from Nigo’s love of the film Planet of the Apes (1968) and, ironically, the Japanese saying: “a bathing ape in lukewarm water”, used to describe overindulgence and complacency among the youth. It has found popularity with the likes of The Notorious B.I.G, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Rihanna and Eric Clapton, amongst countless others.
BR03-92 25th Anniversary
Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.302. Automatic mechanical
Case
42 mm in diameter. Matt black ceramic
Dial
Matt black. Hands, numerals and indices coated in Superluminova®C3
Straps
Black rubber with APE® logo and Bape grey camo® calfskin[/td_block_text_with_title]
BR03-92 Green Camo
Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.302. Automatic mechanical
Case
42 mm in diameter. Matt black ceramic
Dial
Bape green camo®. Hands, numerals and indices coated in white Superluminova®C3
Straps
Black rubber with APE® logo and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric[/td_block_text_with_title]