BEHRENS UltraLight 20GvsBell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

BEHRENS UltraLight 20G at true scale

UltraLight 20G

Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic at true scale

BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

Diameter

38.2mm

41mm

Thickness

n/a

11.2mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

54h

highest

MSRP

$7,600

lowest

$10,789

Movement

BM02

Bell & Ross BR-CAL.322-1

Case

9 specs
Category
Watch
Skeleton
Diameter
38.2mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
24mm
Material
Titanium
Ceramic
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BM02
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.322-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
38h
54 hoursh
Jewels
0
n/a
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,600
$10,789
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BEHRENS UltraLight 20G

The BEHRENS UltraLight 20G is widely praised for its exceptionally lightweight titanium construction, with the case head weighing only 20 grams, and its innovative, curved, in-house BM02 manual-wind movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its great finishing and comfortable wearability, with one owner considering it an all-time favorite. The watch features a dial-less design showcasing the movement with retrograde hands, a compelling modern aesthetic that merges with traditional horology. Legibility is noted by multiple sources as a minor drawback, requiring a deliberate extra moment to read the time. The BEHRENS UltraLight 20G has a 30m water resistance rating. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the BEHRENS UltraLight 20G highly for its unique engineering and extreme lightness at a compelling price.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic features black lume on its hands and indexes, which reviewers note is less bright than standard lume. The watch has a 41mm black ceramic case with brushed and polished surfaces and a grey-tinted sapphire dial that reveals the movement. It is powered by an automatic movement with a 54-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers describe the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic as a stealthy and modern take on the BR-05 line, highlighting its monochromatic aesthetic and intricate dial.