A helicopter hovers over its landing pad, and the pad tells you the hour. The Bell & Ross BR-03 Helipad (ref. BR03A-HE-CE/SRB) is the first BR-03 inspired by rotary flight, limited to 500 pieces worldwide and in stock now at Little Europe Jewellers in St. Maarten.
How to read the BR-03 Helipad
- Hours, the helipad. The black heliport disc turns once every 12 hours. Its short yellow marker points to the hour.
- Minutes, the helicopter. Follow the nose of the fuselage out to the minute track around the edge.
- Seconds, the rotor. The blades complete a turn every minute, so you can see the watch is running at a glance.
After dark, the yellow heliport zone glows green with Super-LumiNova X2. Two straps come in the box: yellow rubber, a nod to the colors of air rescue, and black synthetic fabric for a quieter, more technical look.
Specifications
- Reference: BR03A-HE-CE/SRB
- Edition: Limited to 500 pieces
- Case: 41 mm wide, 10.6 mm thick, micro-blasted black ceramic
- Movement: Caliber BR-CAL.327, automatic, 54-hour power reserve
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
- Dial: Rotating heliport disc for the hours; helicopter nose for the minutes; rotor blades for the seconds
- Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
- Water resistance: 100 meters
- Straps: Yellow rubber and black ultra-resilient synthetic fabric, both included
- Buckle: Steel pin buckle, micro-blasted matte black PVD
In the box
Bell & Ross presentation case, the watch on yellow rubber, the black fabric strap, the strap tool and the international warranty card.
Why buy it at Little Europe Jewellers
Little Europe Jewellers is an authorized Bell & Ross dealer on Front Street in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, a family house since 1976 and a short walk from the cruise pier. Every watch is new, sold duty-free and tax-free, shipped complimentary worldwide, and comes with the official Bell & Ross international warranty activated at the point of sale. Come try it on in the boutique, or message us on WhatsApp and we will send a live video of the piece.
New to Flight Instruments? Read our guide to all three: How to Read the Bell & Ross Helipad, Green Radar and Gyrocompass.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bell & Ross BR-03 Helipad a limited edition?
Yes. The BR-03 Helipad (BR03A-HE-CE/SRB) is limited to 500 pieces worldwide.
How do you tell time on the BR-03 Helipad?
The rotating heliport disc shows the hour with its yellow marker, the nose of the helicopter points to the minutes, and the rotor blades turn once a minute as the seconds.
What movement is inside the BR-03 Helipad?
The automatic caliber BR-CAL.327 with a 54-hour power reserve, in a 41 mm micro-blasted black ceramic case water resistant to 100 meters.
Where can I buy the Bell & Ross BR-03 Helipad duty-free?
Little Europe Jewellers in Philipsburg, St. Maarten has the BR-03 Helipad in stock, duty-free and tax-free, with complimentary worldwide shipping and the official Bell & Ross international warranty.
