Bell & Ross
Introducing the Bell & Ross 05 Skeleton Gold and Diamond
Bell & Ross
Introducing the Bell & Ross 05 Skeleton Gold and Diamond
The Low Down
Since introducing the BR 01 years ago, Bell & Ross have been focused on capturing and perfecting the contemporary watch. With the release of the BR 05 Skeleton Gold and the BR 05 Diamond, they believe they have made their best attempt yet.
The BR 05 keeps the distinctive look and feel of the BR 01, maintaining the square case, round dial, and one screw in each corner, but the BR 05 adds a distinct look of its own. The watch has an integrated bracelet that fuses with the case to create a unified piece.
The ‘BR 05 Diamond’ is a bold statement on the sleek BR 05 look. The case is satin-finished and polished steel set with 172 diamonds with a total weight of .88 ct. These diamonds create an undeniable elegance and powerful look atop the simple intuitive design, standing out sharp against the black sunray dial. The dial also contains 11 diamond indices with a total weight of .08 ct. The BR 05 Diamond is a 40 mm geometric watch and is equipped with a BR-CAL.321 mechanism. It can be worn with a black rubber, stain-polished steel, or satin-polished-steel with center links strap. The center-link strap is set with 218 diamonds with a total weight of 2.84 ct.
IMHO
The BR 05 watch design has a refined aesthetic and is striking on the wrist. Both of these watches build off that strong foundation to create a bold statement. The ‘BR 05 Diamond’ looks sleek and refined, especially with the center link strap, but it is slightly overshadowed by the unbelievable aesthetic of the ‘BR 05 Skeleton Gold.’ The Skeleton Gold is a one heck of a statement watch and can be blinding from every angle, and the rose gold strap is a must to complete the All Gold look. In short, the ‘BR 05 Skeleton Gold’ is a watch I would be looking to get my hands on.
Tech Specs
Bell & Ross 05 Skeleton Gold REF. BR05A-PG-SK-PG
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds. Water-resistance: 100 meters.
Case: 40 mm in width. Satin-finished and polished 18 k rose gold. Screw-down crown. Crown guard. Sapphire crystal and 18 k rose gold with 18 k rose gold plated 360° oscillating weight.
Strap: Black rubber or satin-finished and polished 18 k rose gold.
Dial: Skeleton with 18 k rose gold plated movement; Rose gold gilded applique indices filled with Super-LumiNova®; 18k rose gold gilded skeletonized hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova®; Buckle: folding. Satin-finished and polished 18k rose gold.
Price: USD 23,700 on rubber strap / USD 34,700 on gold bracelet
Bell & Ross 05 Skeleton Diamond REF. BR05A-BL-STFLD
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date. Water-resistance: 100 meters.
Case: 40 mm in width. Satin-finished and polished steel set with 172 diamonds with a total weight of 0.88 ct. Screw-down crown; Crown guard; Sapphire case-back with 360° oscillating weight.
Dial: Black sunray. Applique numerals filled with Super-LumiNova®. 11 diamond indices with a total weight of 0.08 ct.; Metal skeletonized Super-LumiNova®-filled hour and minute hands.
Strap: Black rubber or satin-polished steel or satin-polished steel with center links set with 218 diamonds with a total weight of 2.84 ct.
Price: USD 10,700 on rubber strap / USD11,200 on steel bracelet /USD21,500 on diamond paved steel bracelet