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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom CeramicvsBell & Ross BR-S black matte

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic features a 41mm black ceramic case with contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a grey-tinted sapphire dial that reveals the Sellita SW300-based movement. Reviewers note the blackened hands and indexes use black lume, which tends to be less bright than standard lume. The movement has a 54-hour power reserve with a black-coated rotor. On balance, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic is noted for its distinctive dark aesthetic and ceramic construction.

Bell & Ross BR-S black matte

The Bell & Ross BR-S black matte is noted for its flight instrument-inspired aesthetic and monochromatic design. Owners find the square case shape polarizing, with some considering it less appealing and potentially too large for smaller wrists. One user reported difficulty reading the Phantom variant at a glance. Overall, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-S black matte for its unique design, though its wearability is a point of discussion.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic41mm
BR-S black matte39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic54 hoursh
BR-S black matte
Water Resistance
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic100m
BR-S black matte100m
MSRP
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic$10,789
BR-S black matte$2,916

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.322-1
BR-CAL.102
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
Hours/Minutes, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,789
$2,916
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