Nov 10 Update: Finally got the official details from B&R!  Added a close-up pic of the chronograph, too.  46mm square, screw in crown, powered by the “usual” for B&R – ETA 2892 and ETA 2894 (for the chronograph).  100m water resistance.  B&R claims “the first watch to be constructed entirely of a carbon fiber case” and with carbon fiber dial and strap, too.

First In Watches has been informed that there will be 500 of each of these new “all carbon” Bell & Ross models.  Working to confirm more details…but for now I’ll let the pics speak for themselves…

While recently reading the interesting and entertaining blog “High Snobiety”, I came across a preview of some t-shirts in Prada’s new Fall/Winter collection.   Apparently Prada’s new collection is all about the “studs”.  Fine, whatever.  But what caught my eye was the stud-accented skull & crossbones design on one of the new t-shirts.  It reminded me of the B01 Airborne tribute watch released earlier this year by Bell & Ross.  In fact, I couldn’t help but thinking what a “killer” combination it would make if one paired the $2,300 t-shirt with one of the limited edition “diamond studded” Bell & Ross B01 Airborne tribute watch.

Prada Studded Skull T-Shirt

(Yours for about $2,300 – whoa!! )

Diamond Studded Bell & Ross B01 Airborne Watch

(estimated price $50,000-$75,000)

So what do you think?  A killer combination?  Or just overkill?  You decide

Prada T-Shirts via High Snobiety and Milk.

On June 9th, Bell & Ross launched its new limited edition BR01 Airborne (the “skull” watch) at Colette, the Parisian fashion and style boutique. At the store, the BR01 Airborne collection was on display, including the two never before seen diamond versions of the watch, shown here:

The BR 01 Airborne (limited edition of 500 pieces) was developed in honor of the courageous soldiers who fought during World War II, particularly the paratroopers of the US Airborne divisions. The skull was one of the emblems they wore on their uniforms as a symbol of courage in the face of death.

Bell & Ross produced a video tribute to the soliders which you can watch here:

I think B&R did a very good job with the video as it is portrayed in a tactful and tasteful manner as a “tribute” video should be. While the B01 Airborne has been criticized by some, and there others who say that they “don’t get it”, I think that the B01 Airborne is a very special watch with profound symbolism behind it, and I applaud Bell & Ross for producing it.

To begin our “Post-Baselworld Interview Series”, Perpetuelle.com recently conducted an interview with Roberto Passarrielo, Director of Marketing & Communication for Bell & Ross.  We are pleased to share this interview with you below in which we receive Mr. Passariello’s insights into Baselworld 2009, the Bell & Ross brand, social media and more.

The Bell & Ross Exhibit at Baselworld 2009