Simply Abu Dhabi XI

Bell and Ross B ell & Ross was founded over twenty years ago by Bruno Belamich and Carlos A. Rosillo. Initially manufactured by the German company Sinn, the brand evolved to produce its own movements in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland – the cradle of watchmaking. Bell & Ross timepieces are instantly recognisable via the four distinct principles of clear visual indicators inspired by aircraft instrumentation, high-level water resistance, accurate Swiss mechanical movements and special functions. Belamich and Rosillo conceived the watches to meet the demands of people confronting extreme situations, and today Bell &Ross watches are worn by astronauts, pilots, divers and bomb-disposal experts, as well as everyday admirers of their distinctive aesthetic. Nick Rice meets the partners to discuss the origins of the brand. 9 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I