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Bell & Ross replica watches have plumbed the depths of the ocean, and conquered the skies, marking significant and demanding moments of human acheivement. It is perhaps no surprise then, that the Swiss watch brand has chosen to equip intrepid French parachutist Michel Fournier in his upcoming stratospheric skydive, which if successful, will smash all existing high altitude sky dives including the pressurized 31,300meter jump of American Joseph Kittinger, and the 24,483meter free parachute dive of Russian Evgeny Andreyev. Both of these records have stood since 1960. In late May 2008, over Saskatchewan, Canada, Michel Fournier will ascend within a pressurized capsule attached to a balloon, to an nearspace altitude of 40,000 meters, or nearly 25 miles! Upon completion of his monumental leap, Fournier will be able to claim several world records at once; these include experiencing the longest freefall, which will have a duration of 6 minutes and 25 seconds, and being the first skydiver to surpass the speed of sound. Not just a colossal milestone for the human spirit, "The Big Jump" promises to be a treasure trove for science and medicine, as it will provide invaluable insight into how the body performs and reacts under exceptional and unusual stresses. The Bell & Ross BR 02 Instrument watch will accompany Fournier during the course of the historic "Big Jump". Just as intensive conditioning of mind and body are crucial to the success and survival of Michel Fournier himself, no ordinary timepiece can be expected to endure the drastic pressure variations, excruciatingly low temperatures, Gforces, and cosmic radiation that this event will subject it to. In every aspect, both inside and out, this Bell & Ross timepiece has been uncompromisingly designed to handle such stresses and provide absolute reliability. More information on "The Big Jump" can be obtained at: Bell & Ross has presented luxurious new rose gold versions of its dynamic BR 01 Tourbillon watch. Offered entirely in 18 karat gold, or 18K gold contrasted with titaniumcoated black DLC, these timepieces present exciting combinations of materials and the captivation of prestigious horological complications. The Bell & Ross Instrument BR 01 Tourbillon Gold is 46mm in diameter, and features sapphire crystals on both front and back. Grey or black carbon fiber is utilized for the dials, which display decentralized hours and minutes, movement power reserve and a "Trust Index" in the rose gold center. An aperture at six o'clock reveals the revolving tourbillon escapement whose carriage is fashioned in the form of the Bell & Ross insignia. Created for Bell & Ross by tourbillon specialist BNB, the manual winding movement features a carbon fiber mainplate, and a several interesting complications. Among the latter are a power reserve indicator, and the aforementioned trust index that lets the wearer know when barrel tension is insufficient to provide reliable timekeeping. Power reserve of the barrels is 120 hours. The Bell & Ross Instrument BR 01 Tourbillon Gold replica watches are available with either an alligator or Bell & Rosssigned rubber sports strap. A broad ardillon buckle in rose gold is standard. Water resistance of these models, which feature a screwdown winding crown, is rated for 100 meters.