Bell & Ross Unveil the PW1 Répétition Minutes Pocket Watch

Luxury watchmakers Bell & Ross have unveiled the PW1 Répétition Minutes pocket watch. Inspired by the pocket watches of the 1910s, the PW1 is a compact, portable time piece much like those used by pilots during the first years of aviation.

This fob watch begins with a 49mm-diameter polished Argentium case attached to a long chain, with a “barleycorn” guilloché caseback which opens to reveal the ingenious Répétition Minutes mechanism at its heart. The manual-winding movement, created by Dubois Dépraz, has a running time of approximately 56 hours. In a nod to its historical inspiration, the PW1 Répétition Minutes marks time like the clocks of the past – the hour is not read, but heard. The large complication mechanism indicates the hours and minutes musically on request. A low-pitched sound is emitted for each hour, followed by a series of double low-pitched and high-pitched sounds for each five minute period that has passed. The ruthenium dial features a sunburst with domed finish, as well as indications for hours, minutes and seconds.

Source and photos courtesy Bell & Ross.

Adrienne Faurote

Haute Time

As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry & Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.