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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom CeramicvsVario Futurist

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BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic
Bell & RossBR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic
MSRP $10,789
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic54 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic$10,789
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Ceramic
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.322-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,789
$648

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What people say

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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