Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom CeramicvsCarl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 Skeleton

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Measurements
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BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

WALTZ Nº1 Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
54h
highest
48h
MSRP
$10,789
lowest
$40,339
Movement
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.322-1
VMF 5401
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 SKELETON is praised for its hand-skeletonized movement and tasteful, louvered open-worked dial, with a slim 9.3mm profile suggesting comfortable wearability. Its 41.5mm steel case features short lugs that make it wear smaller, and the Vaucher VMF 5401 automatic movement is noted for its gold-plated micro-rotor. The watch's bowl-shaped dial is inspired by architect Adolf Loos and includes a unique sub-seconds disc. Some promised launch elements, like engraved casebacks, did not make it to the final product, and its price is noted as substantial. Overall, reviewers praise the Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 SKELETON for its detailed skeletonization and elegant dress watch design.
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