Bellytanker “El Mirage” Chronograph, Bell & Ross X The Rake and Revolution

$4,500.00

Bellytanker “El Mirage” Chronograph, Bell & Ross X The Rake and Revolution

$4,500.00
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Description

The Bellytanker Chronograph was born from the imagination of the type of watches belly tank racers would wear in the era of the 50s.

The vintage-inspired sports chronograph carried design influences of military and aviation codes, stylised with thin hour indices, recessed counters, stepped seconds track and retro typography.


The "El Mirage" Chronograph is fashioned in a specialised bronze case with a satin-brushed finish.

The central champagne dial is contrasted with brown small seconds and minute counters, with a matching minutes track.

Framing the dial is a light brown anodised tachymeter bezel, dressed in a brown calfskin strap.

It is powered by a modular Sellita SW 300, visible through a sapphire caseback with 'REVOLUTION' across the back.

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WATCH DETAILS

MovementAutomatic
FunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds; date; chronograph; central chronograph seconds; tachymeter
CaseSatin-polished bronze; ultra-curved sapphire crystalwith anti-reflective coating; sapphire crystal caseback
DialChampagne with brown subdials
StrapBrown calfskin

The final price is net of VAT. We ship to your destination on a DAP (Delivery at Place) basis, which means that the buyer is responsible for paying import duties and any applicable taxes, including clearance and local taxes, once the shipment has arrived at the specified destination. These charges are the buyer's sole responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to initiating a transaction.

Should you need to return an item, you have 7 days from receiving your order to request a return and send it back to us. The watch must be returned unworn with the protective cover on the face and in its original packaging including the warranty, presentation box and any outer packaging.

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MODEL FEATURES

BELL & ROSS X THE RAKE AND REVOLUTION

Exclusively designed by Revolution and The Rake in collaboration with Bell & Ross, we bring you these exclusive Bellytanker "Dusty" and "El Mirage" Chronographs. Pulling together sartorial and horological perspectives, earthy tones, vintage vibes and the military and aviation influences of the Bell & Ross brand were the factors in creating this project together.    

WHAT'S A BELLY TANK?

The name derived from a detachable fuel tank fitted to the exterior of military aircrafts during WWII. After the war, hot rod aficianados in America fashioned them into streamlined cars for racing.

Bill Burke and fellow hot-rodder Don Francisco pose with one of the original belly tanks on the cover of the August 1949 issue of Hot Rod magazine

EL MIRAGE

A special stabilised bronze is used for the case, a first for Bell & Ross' Vintage Collection. Bronze is primarily a mix of tin and copper, where the latter is known to oxidize in contact with humidity and cause the patina effect. Compared to most bronze alloys, stabilized bronze is composed of a different metal composition that has a less volatile reaction to humidity, keeping your watch bronze for longer.

CHARMED BY PATINA

The earthy tones in our limited edition Bellytanker versions draw inspiration from the lustful appeal of "tropical" dials. Each distinct feature – the central dial, recessed counters, seconds track, and bezel – are colour coded in complementing hues that give an impression of an aged vintage watch.

BELL & ROSS X THE RAKE AND REVOLUTION

Exclusively designed by Revolution and The Rake in collaboration with Bell & Ross, we bring you these exclusive Bellytanker "Dusty" and "El Mirage" Chronographs. Pulling together sartorial and horological perspectives, earthy tones, vintage vibes and the military and aviation influences of the Bell & Ross brand were the factors in creating this project together.    

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