An interesting pairing between Bell & Ross and iconic motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson. UK dealer Shaw Harley-Davidson approached Bell & Ross regarding the bike design which was “inspired” by the watchmaker’s vision on “performance, precision and engineering.” Using the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Nightrain base, they worked together in developing a housing for the Bell & Ross BR 01-92 Carbon watch. “The watch mounting positioned the timepiece in an ideal place for its primary function as a professional tool for the rider.”

The collaborative Harley-Davidson is tour in the U.S.A. beginning tomorrow. Look for the motorcycles in September 29th in Newport Beach, California, October 14th in Denver, Colorado and October 21st in Nashville, Tennessee.

More looks after the click.

Bell & Ross continues further development on their Heritage and BR S series. They announced a new set of watches in both families including the BR S Steel and Heritage which at 39mm is the smallest in the AVIATION series. Beautiful watches if you are one of the few who can pull off the square face that makes Bell & Ross watches iconic.

More looks after the click.

A look at the Twelve O’Clock Watch project from Bell & Ross as seen at Baselworld 2011.

Wallpaper* has received some great press on their August “Handmade Edition” issue. In conjunction with the issue drop, the magazine worked with Brown’s founder, Jonathan Ellery and watchmaker, Bell & Ross on a limited edition timepiece.

“A conceptual spinning sculpture on the wrist” is how Ellery describes the watch. Telling the time requires mastering of its rotational rhythms, the explosive “big bang” motif comes together only twice in 24 hours as the circles rotate. This piece is based on the BR01-92 Radar model.

Another look at the Wallpaper*, J. Ellery Collaboration Bell & Ross Watch after the click.

While some other watch companies are taking their big sellers and working them over for every color and holiday available, Bell & Ross takes a more subtle approach to their collaborative works. Example: this special edition BR03-02 Instrument Phantom. “The special edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom has been designed by Bell & Ross to commemorate the recently revealed Infiniti FX Limited Edition performance crossover, restricted, just like the watches, to only 100 individually-numbered examples worldwide. However, such has been the extensive demand prior to the release of the watch, that only a handful remain.”

This model is exclusive to Infiniti dealers in Europe. Collectors would be wise to start calling now.

More looks at the Bell & Ross Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti Watch after the click.

Baselworld 2010 keeps us watch lovers well fed over the coming days. Bell & Ross announced the arrival of the Vintage BR 123 and it’s chronograph brother, the BR 126. Both feature 41mm casings and are finished with “glass bead blasted stainless steel with vacuum carbon black finishes on their faces. Natural leather straps finish off these models. It’s great to seem Bell & Ross working some classic looks. (timezone)

More looks at the Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123 and BR 126 Carbon Series Watches after the click.

Timezone brings news of an early announcement from Bell & Ross. At the Geneva Motor Show next month, Bell & Ross will launch their latest concept dashboard/wristwatch for the Peugeot SR1 concept car.

“The timepiece designed by Bell & Ross offers an innovative integration concept and features a unique style and materials. The watch and its band fit neatly into the dashboard to become a temporary on-board timepiece. Easily removable, the instrument immediately turns back into a wristwatch. On the futuristic dashboard of the Peugeot, the Bell & Ross watch, the only analogue instrument, immediately catches the driver’s eye. It easily fits into a special slot on the dashboard. The watch case is cut from a block of steel and holds a three-dimensional face.” An interesting concept indeed.

More looks at the Bell & Ross Concept Dasboard Watch for the Peugeot SR1 Auto after the click.

Bell & Ross has added their latest “Limited Editions Catalog” to their their website. The 2009/2010 catalog features a varuety of one off and special run Bell & Ross timepieces that is sure to start a fiery of collectors to seek out some of these prized “fighter pilot” and “commando” models. Note that the header on the page lists the catalog as 2008, but we beleieve it to be current. View the PDF version at their website.

More looks from the Bell & Ross Limited Editions Catalog 2009/2010 after the click.

Bell & Ross continues to push the BR-01 model with a take in titanium. “The Pro Titanium was the first watch to be fitted with the dark grey BR rubber strap that is now used for the special edition Commando models. The strap is meant to match the dark grey, metallic colour of the watch’s dial. This brings us to Bell & Ross’ third principle of design. As bold as the hour markers and hands are on the other BR Instruments, the ones on the Pro Titanium are the boldest. They are wide and large and have a healthy dose of SuperLuminova photo-luminescent paint applied to them.” (mattbaily)

More looks at the Bell & Ross BR 01 94 Pro Titanium Watch after the jump.

With an almost endless array of color options for their BR series, Bell & Ross issued their Commando Collection recently. It may be the first Bell & Ross I consider for purchase. The grey carbon finish on the BR-01-96 and BR-01-07 matches well against a commando swat black attack uniform, as well as just about any other color. Neutral grey is it. You get the usual BR goodness from these models as well – 46mm casing, rubber straps, and a genuinely unique look to bear. (timezone)

More detailed looks at the Bell & Ross Commando Collection Watches after the jump.