NEWS: Bell & Ross release BR 126 Sport Heritage GMT Flyback

Felix Scholz

In recent times the guys over at Bell & Ross have diversified away from their iconic, chunky aviation inspired instrument pieces. But only a little bit. Their Heritage collection, of which this handsome chap is the latest (limited) member still draws inspiration from the world of aviation, but the world of Sopwith Camels and Spitfires rather than that of MIGs and Hornets.

The BR 126 Sport Heritage GMT Flyback is a finely pitched tribute to the golden age of civilian flight, when air travel was more about elegance, and less about economy. It takes the existing 126 Sport Heritage 43mm case and dial layout, and gussies it up with gold tones applied numerals and indices, and a black and gold tachy bezel. It’s a strong visual look with just the right amount of bling. The chronograph is a flyback chronograph, meaning you can restart the chronograph and instantly keep measuring elapsed time. A handy little complication, especially f you flew planes in the pre electronic era. The final complication Bell & Ross have jammed into this little number is a GMT hand, which is still perhaps the most useful complication for globetrotters.

And while critics of Bell & Ross accuse them of adopting a sort of paint by numbers approach to watch design, cherry picking iconic design elements to make their watches, you can’t deny that the product looks good, and this guy is really a case in point. It just looks the business, neatly straddling the fine formal/sporty line. Clearly the wider watch industry agrees, as this watch has been shortlisted in the GPHG (the watch industry Oscars) in the Sports category.

Bell & Ross BR 126 Sport Heritage GMT Flyback- Australian Pricing and Availability

The Australian price for the 126 Flyback is $$9,900, a price that takes into account the dual complication of the movement (GMT and Flyback Chronograph) and the Gold-finish on the indices and hands. For availability and stockists contact Lion Brands.