Reviewing the new Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold Watch
Tuesday - 28 March 2023
The luxurious Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold watch is a striking colourway that adopts all the key features of the BR 05 watches but with added dynamism and boldness
If you’re a sucker for Genta’s sports luxe icons of the past, chances are you’re going to love the BR 05 watch collection by Bell & Ross. The collection adopts the circle-within-a-square design that has come to be closely associated with the brand’s instrument panel-inspired watch series. Despite their strong tool-like design, the BR 05 watches take on a much sportier appeal. Within this collection, you can find the Auto range for those who prefer simpler designs, the GMT range for those who frequently travel, and the Skeleton sub-range that features watches with a more complex and technical design. All of the models from the BR 05 watch collection are characterised by their integrated case design, with a bracelet that transcends effortlessly into the main body of the watch. Brunon Belamich, creative director of the company explains: “This integration of case and bracelet is not only in line with the brand’s visual identity, but it also brings another dimension to the watch: the first link forms part of the case. This type of design harks back to the Seventies, and when transposed to Bell & Ross, it creates a result with a graphic style which is both striking and modern.”
The Bell & Ross BR 05 in an 18ct rose gold is available in a simple three-handed form or the skeletonised version – both of which are popular alternatives to the steel luxe design. The rose gold version offers a richness and a premium luxury feel that can be and still is enjoyed by collectors wanting an elevated version of this classic sports watch. Recently Bell & Ross released the BR 05 Green Gold watch – an extension to this luxurious iteration which we’re going to take a more in-depth look at today. It features a striking green dial that accentuates the golden tones of its integrated case and bracelet design, giving any avid collector yet another option to enjoy this robust and classic design on.
The Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold watch
Structurally, the new Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold watch is pretty much identical to the precious 40mm model with its signature square-shaped case and round bezel. Although a dark shade of green, the sunray brushed finish on the surface of the dial is exceptionally well executed, adding a beautiful bright lustre to the display. There’s just something about a green and gold watch. The two tones compliment each other so well that you can’t look at a timepiece executed in these colours and not instantly be drawn to its premium feel and luxury character. Let’s take a look at all the details you’re going to want to know before buying the new Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold watch.
The new Bell & Ross BR 05 Green Gold watch measures a 40mm diameter and is crafted from 18ct rose gold. Integrated with 100-meter water resistance, it promises to keep the internal environment within the watch dry for a reliably performing automatic movement to operate within. The case features a screw-down crown located at 3 o’clock on the case, engraved with the B&R logo upon its surface. The top of the case is also sealed with a strong piece of sapphire crystal glass. The incredibly robust sapphire crystal glass is not only scratch-resistant but has been treated with anti-reflective material to assist with a glare-free glance into the dial at any point during the day or night, whether caught under natural or artificial light.
The rich green dial of the new Bell & Ross BR 05 Green Gold watch is a stunningly rich backdrop for a set of rose gold hands to parade atop. The 12, 6 and 9 o’clock locations on the dial follow the form and function of the other three-handed models within this collection and are all characterised by a large luminous Arabic numeral. The remaining markers around the hour track are represented by stick markers. These, together with the central hour and minute hands, have been treated with Super-LumiNova, enabling them to glow richly in the dark. The hands are also straight in shape with a subtly rounding tip to match the width of the baton indexes, creating a flowing and streamlined finish to the dial. At the 3 o’clock location, you can make use of the date window, dressed on a green background but trimmed in a rose gold colour to stand out with legibility.
The Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold watch is fitted with the Sellita-based SW 300-1 movement known as the Bell & Ross BR-Call.321. The self-winding movement performs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers a 38-hour power reserve. To finish its luxurious sporty look, the model can enclose around the wrist with a matching 18ct rose gold bracelet with brushed and polished links, but can also be enjoyed on a deep green leather strap or a rubber band option.
This Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold watch offers a very unique colour combination that works really well on the wrists of businessmen and those who dress smartly at the weekend. Whilst there are multiple band options to try out on this BR 05 Green Gold watch, there’s also a large range of alternative models to choose from within the range, offering a style for everyone. You can explore the rest of the BR 05 watch collection in more detail here.
If you’d like more information on the Bell & Ross BR 05 Auto Green Gold watch, you can check out the model’s spec list here on the product page or call and speak to a member of our Jura Watches sales team today on 01335 453453
