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BELL & ROSS BR-05 BLUE DIAMOND EAGLE 36MM Contemporary and refined, the smallest BR-05 becomes precious with the BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle 36MM,asserting a femininity that is both strong in character, symbolic, and dreamlike. Playing with contrasts, the latest addition to the BR-05 collection combines the geometric rigor of a square case with the delicacy of a round, jewellery-inspired dial recreating the Eagle constellation. Set against an aventurine sk y, seven diamonds reproduce the exact position of each of the stars that trace the majestic silhouett |
The Symbolism of the Eagle
The sky has inspired dreams since the dawn of time. With their gaze turned toward the star-studded firmament,humans have populated it with dreamlike and legendary creatures. Recognizable by the three aligned stars that form the bird’s head, the Eagle constellation (also called Aquila) can be observed in summer and earl y autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Altair (whose name comes from the Arabic al-nasr al-ṭā ’ir, meaning “the fl ying eagle”) is the brightest star in this constellation and one of the vertices of the Summer Triangle, which heralds the return of warm days. With its wings outstretched, the bird represents Zeus’s eagle in Greek m ythology. It connects the heavens and humankind and perf ectl y symbolizes the DN A of Bell & Ross, inspired by aeronautics. The diamond-set Eagle constellation represents Bell & Ross’s signature: an elegant ref erence to the conquest of the skies, embod ying power, freedom, and the ability to rise above.
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An Aventurine Starry Dial Aventurine glass, commonly ref erred to simply as aventurine, makes it possible to create fascinating dials. Used in precious watches, this material (not to be confused with the mineral aventurine, a type of quartz) contains shimmering inc lusions that evoke the sparkle of stars in a deep blue sky. Aventurine is believed to have been created in the 17th century on the island of Murano, where the Venetian glassmakers worked. Its invention is said to have resulted from the accidental fall of copper filings into molten glass — a f ortunate “accident” that contributed to the reputation of Venetian glassmakers. Sublime yet fragile, aventurine requires great technical precision. Sensitive to temperature variations and prone to micro-cracks, it must be cut, drilled, and machined with specialized tools and extreme care. The dial of the BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle 36MM is composed of a rigid brass plate that f orms the structure of the dial, onto which an aventurine glass plate—cut with micron-level precision— is added. Thanks to proven expertise and meticulous craftsmanship, this deep blue dial (Goldfluss blue) perf ectl y evokes a night sky scattered with brilliant stars, upon which the setter traces the Eagle constellation |
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