News: Bell & Ross Becomes Official Timing Partner of Defender Rally World Rally-Raid Championship 2026
Bell & Ross has officially partnered with Defender Rally as the timing partner for the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) in 2026. The collaboration will see the French-Swiss watchmaker equip the Defender D7X-R team with its flagship BR-X3 Black Titanium watch, designed to endure the extreme conditions of rally-raid racing. This timepiece features a robust grade 2 titanium construction and a COSC-certified movement, ensuring precision and reliability necessary for the demanding environments of multi-day rally stages. The partnership reflects shared values of boldness and exploration, aligning the aesthetics of Bell & Ross's iconic watch design with the purposeful form of the Defender D7X-R. As the W2RC serves as a proving ground for endurance and navigation, the deployment of the BR-X3 Black Titanium in such challenging conditions validates its design as a professional instrument. This collaboration continues Bell & Ross's tradition of engaging in high-performance environments, reinforcing the significance of timing precision in competitive motorsport.
