Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT automatic white dial steel bracelet 41 mm

A watch for the distinguished traveler

Devised from aeronautical flight instruments, Bell & Ross watches have precision and legibility in their DNA. The BR 05 born in 2019, is a watch designed to survey the avenues of great cities and their museums. The BR 05 GMT White is a travel-friendly variant.

On this variant, the second time zone hand, circles the dial once in 24 hours. It displays the time via a 24-hour scale, painted on the flange ring. This element is painted in two different shades: one for the day (between 6 and 6 o'clock) and the other for the night (between 6 and 6 o'clock). Travellers usually choose the GMT hand to display the time in the time zone of departure. The central hour and minute hands are generally preferred, to read the time in the time zone where you are.

A useful complication for frequent travelers

"GMT is a common complication in watchmaking. It is one of the useful functions that provide real practical information. It displays the time in two time zones. In this sense, it corresponds to the needs of air travellers," says Bruno Belamich, Artistic Director of Bell & Ross. It does him a favor by providing the time of his places of departure and arrival simultaneously.

The second time zone hand, makes one revolution of the dial in 24 hours. It displays the time via a 24-hour scale, painted on the flange ring. This element is painted in two different tones: one for the day (between 6 and 6 o'clock) and the other for the night (between 6 and 6 o'clock).

A sublime opaline white dial

"After testing quite a few different shades, we chose the most precious white," explains Bell & Ross's artistic director, the choice fell on a metallic white, galvanized with a particular texture." This metallic effect perfectly matches the metal case. "This type of white is more precious than painted whites. The shade has a silvery, very slightly pearly sheen. Its matte finish is both subtle and sophisticated," adds the director. Called opaline white, this shade gives it a dressy style.

A meticulous finish

The 41mm case of the BR 05 GMT White is made entirely of steel. Its finishes alternate polished and satin-finished. The hour and minute hands, numerals and hour markers are covered with photo-luminescent superluminova. This ensures legibility, a concept dear to Bell & Ross, day and night. The open caseback with sapphire crystal, characteristic of the BR 05 family, reveals the original 360° oscillating weight. Its design is inspired by a sports car rim. Customers appreciate the date function," says Bruno Belamich. On this new model, this indication takes place in a large aperture at 3 o'clock". The integrated stainless steel bracelet has a satin finish. Only the center links are polished.