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

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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.

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

BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 Skeleton at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
41.5mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.322-1
VMF 5401
Beat Rate
n/a
0 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
48h
Jewels
n/a
0
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,789
$40,339
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Reviews

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

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.

Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 Skeleton

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.