Bell & Ross

The French watch company Bell & Ross (Bell and Ross) was founded in 1992. Its watches are built for extreme conditions, Bell & Ross watches are popular with astronauts, pilots, divers, military fans and bomb-disposal experts. The Bell & Ross watch design is derived from airplane cockpits. The four core values of all Bell & Ross watches are great water resistance, very precise movements, visual indicators, and extraordinary functions.

FEATURE

Field Ready: The Complicated Story of the Simple Field Watch

How the field watch journeyed from saving lives in the hellish trenches of World War I to decorating the wrists of fashionably rugged-looking civilians a century later is a rather befuddling tale. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, correspondent Allen Farmelo takes us through it.

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Oct 3, 2023 by Allen Farmelo

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Sky Blue

Bell & Ross is a brand renowned for drawing inspiration from the realms of aviation, with many of its watches taking direct influence from important in-flight instruments utilized by pilots. The BR 05 series— while undoubtedly geared towards the modern city-dwelling resident— also touches this well of inspiration, merging it with sporty-chic “urban” aestheticism. In...

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Sep 19, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Bell & Ross Goes Green for the BR 05 Chrono

Green is hot and happening, and Bell & Ross takes advantage of this trend to fit their urban sports watch, the BR 05 Chrono, with a dial in the color. A lot depends on the hue that brands select, and Bell & Ross opted for a darker green that is brought to life by applying...

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Aug 23, 2023 by Martin Green

FEATURE

Faces of Time: 8 Watches with Unusual Time Displays

Many watches show “only” the time. But there’s plenty of latitude for creativity, as we can see on display in this selection of eight unconventionally designed timepieces from eight innovative watch brands.

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Aug 12, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

Four Guilty Pleasure Watches to Celebrate Summer With

Summertime often coincides with vacation time, and life usually takes a different pace and direction then. For many of us, we get to live like we want to, even if it’s only for a little while. Unfortunately, at some point reality kicks in and you have to return to the rigors of every day. But...

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Aug 8, 2023 by Martin Green

A Tool for the Driver: Bell & Ross Introduces BR 05 Chrono A523

Continuing the partnership with the F1 Alpine team, Bell & Ross launches the limited BR 05 Chrono A523. The timepiece is aptly decorated with the French flag and uses its coloring throughout. It also displays the Alpine logo as a counterweight to the chronograph hand, with its finely graduated black dial created to optimize legibility....

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Aug 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

PORTFOLIO

Splash! A Plunge Into the Colorful World of Watersports Watches

Take the plunge with us into the colorful world of water sports in our latest dip into the WatchTime Archives! Here you can find professional instruments with appealing technologies, styles, and prices. In this article, we present divers’ watches without complex additional functions (e.g., chronographs) because the watches listed here are designed to focus your...

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Jul 16, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Talking Shop with Carlos Rosillo, CEO of Bell & Ross

As one of the founders of Bell & Ross, Carlos Rosillo is a man with an impressive track record. Driven by a deep passion for watchmaking, he has led the brand to become one of the staples of the contemporary /?watch industry. By carefully developing the DNA of Bell & Ross, he has created a...

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Jun 14, 2023 by Martin Green

Bones in Bronze: The Bell & Ross BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze

French watchmaker Bell & Ross has started off the year with a handful of executions clad in bronze, from the BR 03-92 Diver White Bronze, to the eclectic BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze. The latter is an avant-garde addition to the brand’s Cyber Skull collection first launched in 2009, and now taking an ultra-modern shape....

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May 12, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Bronze for the Beach, Bell & Ross Debuts the BR 03-92 Diver White Bronze

Parisian-based watchmaker Bell & Ross joined Watches and Wonders for the first time this year, showcasing a breadth of new releases including the BR 03-92 Diver White Bronze. Channeling its signature round-within-a-square case aesthetic, the dive watch takes on new life in a bronze exterior. With an innate connection to the marine world, the less...

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May 1, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Watches and Wonders 2023: Bell & Ross BR 03-93 GMT Blue

The latest addition to Bell & Ross‘ pilot’s watch squadron, the BR 03-93 GMT Blue, comes with a blue dial and blue-grey aluminum rotating bezel. It offers the display of a second time zone via the 24-hour additional hand, which can be moved forward and backward in hourly increments. The bidirectional bezel allows for the...

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Mar 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Jaw-Dropping: Bell & Ross Introduces BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze with Automaton Function

The skull has long been a popular motif in art, pointing to the transience of life. It is also an inspiration in the world of fine watchmaking, which some brands bring to life with great attention to detail. The latest example is the BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze from Bell & Ross. Limited to 500...

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Feb 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

2022 Year in Review: 6 New Travel Watches

Once again continuing our annual yearly round up, today we look at more of the most exciting and innovative watch releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. And with travel truly back in action we’re recapping a collection of jet-setting travel watch companions to land on the year. Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatic Date While...

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Dec 28, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Bell & Ross Releases BR 05 Copper Brown

Bell & Ross enriches its BR 05 collection with a new dial colorway. The collection, consisting of black, silver gray, and navy blue versions, is distinguished by the brand’s famous square case and the four bezel screws. The newest colorway offers a copper brown hue, enriched by a sunray brush, completing the quartet of options....

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Oct 28, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Trick or Treat: Four Skeleton Watches for Halloween

A skeletonized watch is, in my opinion, a must-have for any watch collector. As such timepieces are all about the mechanical parts and how they work together, they represent the essence of our hobby. They might also be the most appropriate watch to wear on Halloween. Which skeletons do you want to have in your...

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Oct 26, 2022 by Martin Green

Hands-On Debut: Bell & Ross BR X5 with New Case and Manufacture Movement

Just launched at WatchTime New York 2022 is the new Bell & Ross BR X5, an evolution of the brand’s BR 05 with a new manufacture movement developed with Kenissi. The BR 05 was a milestone for Bell & Ross as it was their first watch that married the iconic square BR case with an...

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Oct 21, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Bell & Ross BR05 GMT White

French watch brand Bell & Ross is a proponent of unusual, yet sleek sports watches, confirming its success in the space with its most recent release: a cool silver-white colorway of its BR 05 GMT. The new launch, dubbed the BR 05 GMT White is an update to the original 2021 release of the watch, then...

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Oct 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross Introduces the BR 05 GMT White

Watchmakers have had a surged interest in GMT watches in 2022, perhaps a result of the return to world travel post-pandemic. The latest example that indicates two time zones is the BR 05 GMT White from Bell & Ross. The brand was founded in 1994 by the French industry designer Bruno Belamich and his friend...

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Oct 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Streamlined: Bell & Ross Releases the BR 05 Artline, Inspired by 1930s Design

Bell & Ross unveils the BR 05 Artline, the watch earning its name from a 1940’s American product design trend focusing on flawlessness, lightweight and streamlining. Created in 2019, the BR 05 is a derivative of the BR 03, Bell & Ross’s iconic square timepiece with a round dial, inspired by cockpit instruments. The new...

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Aug 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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