New Bell & Ross Infiniti Watch

In its efforts to establish itself as a high-end luxury brand in Europe, Infiniti has teamed up with the famous watchmaker Bell & Ross and earlier this year their presented their first branded timepiece.

Now as the partnership continues, they come up with a second model, the Limited Edition BR02-8 Infiniti Carbon Case Purple 8, which is an exquisite piece with lavish design and amazing details, but doesn’t look much like the traditional B&Rs.

This watch costs between €3,500 or $5,080 and is limited to 200 units. So you can either have this, with the logo of a Japanese car maker on the back, or a Panerai Luminor which is kinda like wearing a Ferrari on your wrist!

Infiniti  press release:

Infiniti, the luxury performance automotive brand from Japan, has unveiled the Limited Edition BR02-8 Infiniti Carbon Case Purple 8 Pro Dial wristwatch, engineered by the Swiss specialist time instrument maker Bell & Ross. This is the second exclusive timepiece to be revealed by Infiniti, following the launch of the special edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom model to commemorate last year’s arrival of the Infiniti FX Limited Edition performance crossover.

The elegant watch has been designed to mark the continued and successful collaboration between Infiniti and Bell & Ross, two marques renowned for exceptional performance, modern luxury, technical perfection, and a unique ownership experience. Only 200 examples from the BR02-8 Infiniti Carbon Case Purple 8 Pro Dial series are available for purchase from any of the Infiniti Centre worldwide including the 45 outlets across Europe, at a recommended retail price (RRP) of £3,090.

Stylish yet subtle cues drawn from the partnership between Infiniti and Bell & Ross are clearly evident on this exclusive piece. The seconds pointer and eighth digit which sit on a matt black dial, sport a photo-luminescent finish in the same distinct purple colour employed by Infiniti across the globe. The number ‘eight’ is a symbol of luck in Asia, whilst also resembling the mathematical sign of infinity and the automaker’s badge when rotated on its side. As a reminder of just how special this watch is, the steel case back has been beautifully engraved with the Infiniti signature, discretely complementing the Bell & Ross insignia.

Andy Palmer, Infiniti’s Executive Vice President explains: “The Limited Edition BR02-8 Infiniti Carbon Case Purple 8 Pro Dial wristwatch is a true celebration of our continued association with Bell & Ross, for which we are very proud. The new timepiece effortlessly embodies the unique qualities of both brands to offer discerning customers a rare and highly sought-after addition to their collection.”

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Movement: Automatic mechanical ETA 2982

Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds (all central hands). Date with quick correction

Case: Diameter 44mm, steel with matte black PVD finish, screw-in winding crowns, decompression valve

Back: Screw-down, steel with engraving of the Infiniti signature. Bell & Ross insignia etched below

Dial: Black. Infiniti purple-coloured seconds pointer and number ‘8’. Index and hands covered in a photo-luminescent coating for optimal night reading. Unidirectional internal bezel toothed and graduated to 60 minutes

Glass: Anti-reflection sapphire crystal

Water-resistance: 1,000 metres

Straps: Black rubber

Reference: BR 02 Purple 8 Pro Dial

Price: €3,500 or $5,080

Unique edition of 200 examples worldwide