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Model Name:
Bell & Ross Bellytanker Negronitime for The Rake LE-50
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Reference:
BRV2-94-S
Price ($)
$
4500
Country:
France
A.I. Rating
7.1
Crowd Rating:
1865
Watch Description
When 2020 happened and the lockdowns began, the Negroni somehow gained a different and, to us, even more important significance.
It became a symbol of resistance against the encroaching darkness. It was almost as if, amid the miasma of confusion, its bright red colour stood out like a steadfast beacon of solidarity.
More and more around the world, it seemed like Negronis were raised almost like defiant middle fingers at the Covid pandemic, as if to say it would not crush our spirits.
As we worked on the Covid-19 Solidarity Auction run by The Rake and Revolution, which raised over USD 280,000 for organisations such as the NHS in England and the Red Cross in Italy, it was a Negroni that we would often reward ourselves with the end of each day, oftentimes with a photograph uploaded to Instagram pages such as @wei_koh_revolution, @therake and @revolution.watch with the uniting hashtag, #NEGRONITIME. Then an interesting conversation with Bell & Ross Co-founder & CEO, Carlos Rosillo occurred.
It seemed like a foregone conclusion as we discussed the phenomenon of the Negroni, which had gone from a cocktail to an incredible community symbol, to create a watch inspired by the Negroni to symbolise the friendships and shared moments we all miss so much.
We discovered that a Negroni possesses a colour unique in the world.
It is neither red nor orange, and depending on how the light hits, it can have an amber halo and even pockets of deep ruby red.
After a great deal of exchange on Pantones, we finally arrived at a colour that we feel perfectly represents the colour of a Negroni.
The dial on this 50-piece limited edition is one which uses both a sunray finish and many layers of lacquer to create an almost liquid-like hyperlush effect.
As a way of saying thanks for your continued support, your watch will also come with a WM Brown X WOLF Watch Roll, crafted in classic smooth brown leather and lined with a Negroni tweed.
The roll features WOLF’s patented Watch Guards to keep your timepieces protected, for when we can travel to meet for that drink, soon enough.
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41
47.5
22
13.6
100
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Automatic
Caliber BR-CAL301
42
Red
A.I. Watch Review:
# Bell & Ross Bellytanker Negronitime for The Rake LE-50 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Bell & Ross Bellytanker Negronitime for The Rake LE-50 is a bold tonneau-shaped racing-inspired sports watch evoking 1940s belly tanker hot rods and the Negroni cocktail through its black sunray dial accented in gin-clear white, sweet vermouth brown, and Campari orange, aimed at collectors and enthusiasts seeking limited-edition statement pieces with thematic flair; it features the automatic BR-CAL.302 movement based on Sellita SW300 with a 54-hour power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 7.3/10.0
**Material Metric (9.1/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel case with double AR-coated sapphire crystals and meticulous brushing/polishing matches the durability of Omega Seamaster cases.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Thematic Negroni accents on the tonneau case and textured dial deliver exceptional visual punch, standing out like a Pagani design in the watch world.
**Cohesiveness Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Seamless integration of hot rod proportions and cocktail motifs creates a highly unified collectible aesthetic.
**Brand Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Bell & Ross's aviation tool-watch prestige aligns with Breitling's instrument legacy.
**Rarity Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Just 50 pieces worldwide provide scarcity on par with elite microbrand limited runs.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.4/10.0)** - Established square-case heritage enhanced by creative Rake collab, though not groundbreaking like early Speedmasters.
**Versatility Metric (7.1/10.0)** - Excels in sports-collector settings but 47mm size curbs everyday adaptability like bulkier IWC pilots.
**Movement Metric (6.2/10.0)** - Solid Sellita-based auto with 54-hour reserve holds up to Hamilton Khakis but trails in-house efforts.
**Functions Metric (4.7/10.0)** - Time-plus-date basics lag behind GMT or chrono rivals at this price tier.
**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - Elementary date pales against the sub-dials in TAG Heuer Formulas.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0
## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Excels in materials, design, rarity, and brand cachet but underwhelms with basic movement, functions, and complications, yielding subpar value against its $10,700 price.
## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: Unique aesthetics and exclusivity appeal to niche collectors, but mechanical simplicity justifies a lower price point.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
