We?ve already seen a few watches released in conjunction with the Formula 1 season this year, from the TAG Heuer Monaco, to the carbon dialed IWC Pilot?s watch, and this week, Bell & Ross joins the mix to reveal their Alpine F1 A521 collection. Bell & Ross sponsor the UK based Alpine team, who are making their debut this year as the reformed Renault team (who B&R have sponsored since 2016). In honor of the new team, Bell & Ross have built three limited edition watches using the team?s black, white, and blue colors across the dial.

The watches come amidst the French GP race weekend, which saw Alpine?s veteran driver (and 2-time world champion), Fernando Alsonso, take P8 after starting in P9. The team also announced a new contract for their young French driver, Esteban Ocon (who finished P14) this week, assuring him a seat in the Alpine through the 2024 season. In light of this, I?d say B&R have picked an opportune time to release their Alpine F1 collection, which gets its A521 name after the cars competing on track. Quick tip of the hat to Red Bull and Verstappen on the win.
The Alpine A521

The three A521 watches fall within the V3, 03, and X1 families, and while the cases are all different, they share the same dual register chronograph layout and black, blue and white colorway. The V3 and 03 models are both limited to 500 examples, while the X1 will see just 50 made.

The BR V3-94 A521 is built on the same platform we reviewed here, fea...