After the launch of the Bell & Ross BR 05 last year, the french brand enriches the collection with a new variation. Bell & Ross BR 05 Skeleton Blue comes with a daring new look – a blue crystal revealing the skeletonised movement underneath. Integral press release below. For the review of the last year’s piece, check the Hands-on Bell & Ross BR05 Grey Steel Ref. BR05A-GR-ST/SST.
Fifteen years ago, Bell & Ross reinvented the aesthetic codes of contemporary watchmaking with the launch of BR 01, a distinctive and singular watch directly inspired by on-board flight instruments.
A square case, a round dial, and one screw in each of the four corners… more than an original concept, the utilitarian design of this watch revolutionized traditional watchmaking codes.
Over the years, this timeless timepiece has continued to evolve without losing its origins and strong identity. Being the ultimate reference in aeronautical watchmaking ever since, Bell & Ross launched – last year – an instrument for urban explorers, BR05.
The BR 05 belongs to the family of watches with an integrated bracelet: the bracelet fuses with the case to create a unified piece. Accurate, legible, reliable, and functional, this new iconic line is completed with a new appealing and complementary timepiece.
The new BR05 SKELETON BLUE adorns the challenge of transparency.
Reflecting the finest Haute Horlogerie craftsmanship, this new skeleton version – dressed in blue – highlights the architectural modern design of Bell & Ross’ latest urban collection.
The rich finishes of the BR05 draw the eye. Its 40 mm case is angular. The satin-finished surfaces are perfectly flat. The polished bevels emphasize and enhance the volumes they contain.
Particular attention has been paid to the arch of the curve, allowing all the components to be perfectly aligned and ensuring the bracelet can adapt seamlessly to any wrist.
The blue-tinted transparent dial features metal appliqué indices and forms a clear window through which the skeleton movement can be admired. The skeletonized Super-Luminova®-filled hands and appliqué indices offer perfect legibility at both day and night.
The BR05 SKELETON BLUE is equipped with a BR-CAL.322 mechanism, wound by a 360° blue coated oscillating weight, open-worked to showcase the movement designed by Bell & Ross. The brand’s logo is metallized on the sapphire case-back.
Lovers of mechanical craftsmanship will be seduced by this limited edition of 500 pieces. True fusion between tradition and avant-gardism, this model can be worn on a remarkably flexible steel bracelet or a ribbed blue rubber strap.
Bell & Ross BR 05 Skeleton Blue Technical Specifications
Ref: BR05A-BLU-SKST/SST – BR 05 Skeleton Blue in bracelet: SGD 10300 / CHF 6800 / USD 6900 / Euros 6400
Ref: BR05A-BLU-SKST/SRB – BR 05 Skeleton Blue in rubber: SGD 9500 / CHF 6200 / USD 6400 / Euros 5900
Limited Edition of 500 pieces.
Movement:
- calibre BR-CAL.322.
- Automatic mechanical.
Functions:
- hours, minutes and seconds.
Case:
- 40 mm in width.
- Satin-finished and polished steel.
- Sapphire case-back.
Dial:
- skeletonised with blue crystal.
- Applique indices filled with Super-LumiNova®.
- Metal skeletonised Super-LumiNova®-filled hour and minute hands.
Crystal:
- sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance:
- 100 metres.
Strap:
- blue rubber or satin-finished and polished steel.
Buckle:
- folding.
- Satin-finished and polished steel.
