BR-05 Chrono A523
€7,500331
42 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono A523 is a solid choice for enthusiasts who appreciate a blend of sportiness and sophistication. Its limited run, sleek design, and functional chronograph make it a standout in the brand's lineup—offering excellent value for a well-crafted Swiss automatic watch.
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The Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono A523 features a 42mm stainless steel case with a matte black dial. It offers chronograph functionality with central seconds, a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, and a small seconds at 9 o'clock. This timepiece is water-resistant up to 100 meters and limited to 500 pieces.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 14.25mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- BR05C-A523-ST/SST
- Released
- 2023
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Thickness
- 14.3 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- black
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- folding clasp
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Date, Chronograph
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Bell & Ross
The brand embodies the motto 'From the cockpit to the wrist', emphasizing functionality and distinctiveness in its watch designs inspired by aeronautical instruments. Bell & Ross is committed to high-quality Swiss craftsmanship, producing watches built for precision, legibility, and robustness.
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