A Guide to the Best Bell & Ross Watches to Gift this Christmas 2022

For those who have yet to enjoy the sheer beauty of a Bell & Ross watch, this guide to the best Bell & Ross watches for Christmas 2022 will outline the key features of these timepieces and why they remain so popular amongst luxury watch enthusiasts. The brand is renowned across the globe for manufacturing luxury watches with a distinct style. Inspired by classic military watches, these timepieces have an unmistakable retro look and are classified as utilitarian watches that are made in the Swiss town of La Chaux-de-Fonds. This guide created by us here at Jura Watches features some of the best Bell & Ross watches to buy for Christmas gift ideas this year. Whether you’re buying for yourself or a loved one this Christmas 2022, this guide will provide you with plenty of inspiration when it comes to choosing a watch that promises durability, precision and a unique instrumental look for the wrist.

Why do Bell & Ross watches make such great Christmas gift options?

Bell & Ross is still considered a relatively young brand. Despite this, it offers a broad selection of instrument panel-inspired wristwatches, pilot’s watches and steel sports watches that evoke popular designs from the past. Within this range are GMT models, chronographs and skeletonised models that offer an innate technical look. Moreover, Bell & Ross watches are incredibly eye-catching and are reminiscent of early military watches, making them popular options for those with a preference for this style of vintage watch. Some of the top models feature tourbillons, whilst others promise clean, legible dials that are easy to reference whether navigating the skies, exploring daring underwater depths or reading the time in dark, testing conditions. So, without further ado let’s look at our top picks for the best Bell & Ross watches to buy this Christmas 2022.

The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Black Steel watch ref BRX5R-BL-ST/SST

The Bell & Ross BR-X5 watch collection extends on the fundamental principles of the BR-05 line but with the addition of a power reserve indicator and some are powered by manufacture movements developed in-house. The wristwatches from the Bell & Ross BR-X5 collection are incredibly chic and sporty, making them great Christmas gift ideas for anyone with a preference for this style of watch. What’s more, they’re also equipped with an ergonomically designed integrated stainless steel bracelet. This Bell & Ross BR-X5 Black Steel watch measures a 41mm diameter and holds the Calibre BR-CAL.323 at its centre. The movement is developed by Kenissi offering a 70-hour power reserve once fully wound. To track the remaining energy of the movement, the model’s black dial features a legible power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock, highlighted with red elements. The other side of the dial is balanced by a retrograde-style date window, whilst the rest of the dial delivers clear information via a set of Super-LumiNova-filled hands and hour markers.

The Bell & Ross BR 05 Copper Brown watch ref BR05A-BR-ST/SST

A little smaller in size is the Bell & Ross BR 05 Copper Brown wristwatch, also crafted from satin-finished and polished stainless steel but measuring a more compact 40mm diameter. The watch boasts a unique golden brown dial colour enriched with a sunburst finish that was developed specifically by the brand’s experts for this model. The sunburst effect is obtained by circular micro-engraving of the metal plate, whilst several coats of transparent varnish in brown are applied to the metal plate of the dial, giving the display its depth, and its unique colour. The Bell & Ross BR 05 Copper Brown watch features an integrated stainless steel bracelet, luminous-coated Arabic numerals and pill-shaped indexes, luminous hands and a date window at 3 o’clock, making it a great Christmas gift idea for those with a love for Bell & Ross’ unique steel sports watch range.

The Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT White watch ref BR05G-SI-ST/SRB

Ideal for those who frequently travel, the Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT White watch features an opaline white dial that delivers all the clarity needed for a watch enthusiast on the go. Its dual time function features a red arrow-tipped GMT hand that works in conjunction with a 24-hour scale. Other elements on the dial are finished with a layer of Super-LumiNova, glowing richly in the dark. This model from the Bell & Ross BR 05 watch collection is powered by the Calibre BR-CAL.325, which provides a 38-hour power reserve. The watch secures firmly around the wrist with a supple black rubber strap and offers 100-meter water resistance.

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 A522 watch ref BR0392-A522-CE/SRB

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 A522 watch is tailored towards extreme outdoor adventure-seekers and daring explorers with its additional heavy-duty black synthetic canvas strap that matches effortlessly against a black ceramic case. Alternatively, the watch already comes fitted on a black rubber strap with a black-coated steel pin buckle. Motorsport fans will love the Alpine blue livery colour featured across a sleek black dial in this limited edition watch of just 999 pieces. Its Italic typography conveys an idea of speed and dynamism, whilst the counterweight of the central blue chrono seconds hand takes up the stylised A of the Alpine company. The mini blue, white and red flag recalls Alpine’s tricolour origins above the 6 o’clock date window and Alpine’s signature blue is used once again to highlight the minute track on the flange. This Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Alpine watch is powered by the automatic Calibre BR-CAL.302, making it a great choice for fans of the automatic watch.

The Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Full Lum watch ref BRV292-LUM-ST/SRB

This limited edition of 500 pieces is intended primarily for professionals or those with a taste for this bold and masculine style of watch. The Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Full Lum watch makes a great Christmas 2022 gift idea for those with professions that take them deep into the dark. Whether used for cave exploration, outdoor rescue work or for flying aircraft, this 100-meter water-resistant watch features a dial that fully illuminates in the dark and a robust case crafted from satin-finished and polished steel. The watch is topped with an anti-glare pane of sapphire crystal glass and a black anodised aluminium bezel that rotates bidirectionally. The luminescent green Super-LumiNova-coated dial features luminous-filled hands and hour markers that glow in a different shade for optimum contrast when reading the time in challenging environments. This Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Full Lum watch is fitted on a black rubber strap and is powered by the Calibre BR-CAL.302, secured inside a 41mm case.

The Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Orange watch ref BRV292-O-ST/SST

The Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Orange watch makes such a great Christmas 2022 gift idea for those who love the professional look of the iconic pilot’s watch albeit with a twist. The model’s vibrant orange-coloured dial delivers optimum contrast for reading the time in the darkness of a cockpit. It also evokes an urban look with its black elements, intertwined with a 1970s retro-inspired charm. The model is crafted from stainless steel and measures a diameter of 41mm. Its 100-meter water-resistant case protects the Calibre BR-CAL.302 from damage whilst a domed anti-reflective and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass front shields the dial from dust, moisture, heat and light damage. Finished with a classic stainless steel bracelet with a Bell & Ross-engraved folding clasp, the watch can be worn with professional or elegant attire by night, making it a great versatile companion for all occasions.

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver White watch ref BR0392-D-WH-ST/SRB

The ultimate tool watch for divers. The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver White watch is inspired by icy seas and polar oceans. To explore the cold expanses, bold adventurers need a trusty companion equipped with all the necessary features for advanced exploration both underwater and on land. The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 White Diver watch is integrated with a water-resistant capability of 300 meters and comes fitted on a woven black rubber strap that dried easily when in and out of the water. To assist with extreme underwater exploration, the model features a legible white dial with Super-LumiNova-coated hands and indexes. On top of the watch, a unidirectional rotating black anodised aluminium is easy to operate under the fingertips but rotates only in the counter-clockwise direction to eradicate the risk of accidentally extending dive time.  A screw-down crown with a crown protection guard also helps to uphold the watch’s impressive water-resistant capabilities.

If you’d like more information on any of the models we’ve featured in this guide to the best Bell & Ross watches this Christmas 2022, you can call and speak to a member of our sales team today at 01335 453453 or view our entire Bell & Ross watches range here.