Over the past few years, watch companies have been honing their own versions of integrated bracelet steel sports watches, and Bell & Ross is one of the few that has done a laudable job, particularly with its BR 05 series. With its celestial blue dial, the BR 05 GMT Sky Blue is as fitting for modern-day globetrotters as it is for city dwellers. The new reference, as with other Bell & Ross watches, is not just about making a style statement, but also about demonstrating the Parisian watchmakers’ extensive know-how in developing and manufacturing instruments for professionals.
Incorporating a fourth hand, it provides frequent travellers with an easy-to-read representation of a second time zone. This huge white arrow-shaped hand provides instantaneous readability of the home country’s time thanks to a 24-hour graduated inner bezel. The contrast between sky blue and silver, satin-brushed and rhodium-plated, gives this flange a sophisticated look and makes it easy to distinguish between day and night. The Super-LumiNova coating on the hands as well as rhodium-plated baton-shaped indices is pivotal for maximum night-time visibility, while the date is shown in a rectangular window at 3 o'clock and is framed in metal, making it a standout in its own right.
The BR 05 GMT Blue Sky is equipped with the reliable Sellita-based BR-CAL.325 calibre, a self-winding mechanical movement essential to the watch’s operation. The oscillating weight can be viewed in all its glory as it spins across the full arc of the dial thanks to the sapphire caseback, which functions like a porthole. Water-resistant up to 100 metres, the screwed-in crown makes this watch compatible with daily usage in any environment, from the office to an adventurous getaway.
The BR 05 GMT Sky Blue is available in two distinctive styles. The first pairs the 41mm case with a smooth stainless steel bracelet that doesn’t just give the watch a modern touch but also a comfortable feel on the wrist. The second accents the blue with a matching rubber strap.
