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Bell & Ross BR-05  Chrono Patrouille de France
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Bell & Ross · BR 05

Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France

Chronograph

$8,100In stock

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Underside
Dial colour
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.326
Type
Automatic
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph

Design language

Case shape
square
Dial style
sunburst
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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BR 05 collection · 7 watches

BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle
BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold42mm
BR-05 Diamond
BR-05 Diamond40mm
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
BR-05 SKELETON GOLD40mm
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic41mm

13 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France for its attractive design, particularly the light blue sunray dial with contrasting sub-dials and unique airplane counterweight on the seconds hand, and its comfortable wearability, with the integrated bracelet tapering for comfort and the squared case wearing smaller than expected. Reviewers note its robust feel, refined finishing, and excellent Super-LumiNova legibility, while owners express satisfaction with the limited-edition styling and coloring making it stand out. Some owners find the 42mm case and integrated bracelet design satisfying, with one owner calling it the most beautiful watch they have owned. However, multiple owners and reviewers note that the watch may be overpriced for the BR-CAL.326 movement, which is based on the SW300-1 and, despite being top-grade, lacks significant finishing, limiting enthusiasm for some.

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