General Description - Bell & Ross BR 01 Mode D'emploi

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Te c h n i c a l N o t e s
This ultra-sophisticated instrument combines four complementary compli-
cations. The Tourbillon that guarantees accuracy by compensating for the
force of gravity in a vertical position. The Trust Index that indicates the
period of time when the watch is at its most accurate. The Regulator that
separates the reading of the hour and minute hands by favoring the latter.
The Power reserve indicator that displays the remaining running time.

General Description

The BR 01 Tourbillon has four additional complications built in: a tourbillon, a regula-
tor, a precision indicator and a power reserve indicator.
Movement : mechanical, manual winding with tourbillon. Carbon fibre bridges.
27 rubies. 21 600 vibrations/hour. 120 hour power reserve (5 days).
Regulator: hour counter at midday and large minute counter in the middle of the
dial. Power reserve indicator . Optimum accuracy indicator or
Diameter 46 mm. Thickness 14,1 mm. Screw-in crown. Anti-reflective sapphire case-
back and crystal . Water resistance : 50m.
General use
Turn the crown anti-clockwise to loosen it in position 0.
stopped, loosen and pull the crown to position 1, then wind the mechanism by turn-
ing the crown clockwise until the Trust Index hand is positioned in the central zone.
The running time is thus about 100 hours.
Trust Index hand is positioned on the central sector (see
time . Loosen and pull the crown to position 2. Set the time by turning the crown
clockwise.
A
B
C
D
E
F
(x4)
A. Minute hand
B. Hour hand
C. Power reserve indicator
D. Tourbillon carriage
E. Trust Index
F. Case fixing screws
(nEvER loosEn)
G. Strap fastener or part fixing the strap to the case
H. Crown
I. Screws fixing the strap to its fastener
J. Screws fixing the fastener to the case
K. Removable caseback
l. Caseback fixing screws
(nEvER loosEn)
0. Loosen the crown (anti-clockwise)
1. Wind the mechanism manually (clockwise)
2. Set the time (clockwise)
3. Loosen the four screws (I) to dismantle the strap (anti-clockwise)
4. Loosen the four screws (J) to dismantle the strap fasteners (G)
(anti-clockwise)
Functions
Trust Index . XL case
Activation . With the watch
Remark : accuracy is optimum when the
diagrams). setting the
I
0 1 2
H
G
(x2)
Disassembly of the two strap fasteners anD the strap
There are four main assemblies in the case of your watch:
Assembly 1: the main body of the case with the crown (H)
Assembly 2: the «cover» of the case with the sapphire crystal
Assembly 3: the caseback with its four screws (L)
Assembly 4: the two strap fasteners (G)
These four assemblies are made up with two types of screw visible on each face of
the case: the four screws (F) and the four split-head screws (L) fix the cover and
the caseback to the body of the case and ensure that the watch is water-resistant*.
The eight hollow-head screws (I and J) (6-sided hollow/1.3 mm in diameter) attach
the strap to the fasteners and also the strap fasteners to the case. These screws
may be handled with care by using the two appropriate tools supplied with the
watch in its presentation case.
cally invalidate the Bell & Ross warranty.
:
important
. . Once the watch is set, retighten the crown to ensure total
Water-resistance
water-resistance. This is achieved by pushing the crown to position 0 and simulta-
neously turning it clockwise. The crown should never be manipulated under water.
maintenance
It is advisable to rinse the watch and its strap carefully in fresh water after every
immersion in sea water. It is also advisable to have the water-resistance of your
watch checked every two years. To guarantee service in compliance with brand
requirements, any work on your watch must be carried out by the Bell & Ross
repair centre or a Bell & Ross-approved watchmaker. You should present the Bell
& Ross warranty card, duly dated and signed by the retailer when the watch was
purchased, for any work within the warranty period.
3
(x4)
Position the power reserve and Trust Index hands during optimum movement running.
Trust Index
The top section corresponds to high barrel tension: the watch is slow.
The mid-section represents an optimum running zone: the watch is accurate.
The lower section corresponds to low barrel tension: the watch is fast.
Loosen and pull the crown to position 1, then wind the mechanism by turning the crown
clockwise until the Trust Index hand is positioned in the central zone.
The Bell & Ross international guarantee
Your Bell & Ross watch has successfully passed the most rigorous reliability tests in the Swiss watch-making
industry. It is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for 2 years from the date of purchase entered by the
Bell & Ross approved retailer on the international guarantee certificate subject to applicable laws and/or legal
guarantees. This guarantee is total (parts and labor). It excludes however:
. Damage that is the result of accidents or improper or incorrect use of the watch (violent shock, crushing,
brutal handling of the clasp).
. Damage that is the result of repairs or dismantling not carried out by an approved Bell & Ross retailer or an
approved after-sales service center.
. The results of normal use and wear of the watch and strap. This also excludes batteries given the specific
nature of these items.
IMPORTANT : To be covered by the Bell & Ross International Guarantee, any work must be carried out by
approved specialists : retailers approved by Bell & Ross, approved after-sales service centers.
This guarantee can only be applied on presentation of the Bell & Ross International Guarantee certificate, duly
completed, dated and signed by an approved retailer.
Models and Technical features subject to change
*Caution: loosening these screws will automati-
4
J
(x4)
K
L
(x4)