BR 05 Skeleton Blue
€6,400478
40 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Bell & Ross BR 05 Skeleton Blue is an intriguing blend of bold and technical design, making it ideal for watch enthusiasts who appreciate openworked dials. Its robust case and limited availability only enhance its appeal, offering great value for those seeking a luxury sports watch with character.
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The Bell & Ross BR 05 Skeleton Blue features a transparent sapphire dial that reveals the movement inside. It has a stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter and a thickness of 10.4mm. The watch is powered by the self-winding BR-CAL.322 movement, which operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 10.4mm profile
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- BR05A-BLU-SKST/SST
- Released
- 1994
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 10.4 mm
- Case shape
- Square
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- skeleton
- Dial finish
- Sunburst
- Indices
- mixed
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- bracelet
- Clasp
- folding
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- 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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