The new Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue plays with the forms and colours of glaciers, resulting in an elegant watch that sits serenely on the wrist.
Visually, it is a very original piece. The Bell & Ross distinctive “circle in a square” manifests itself here as a streamlined 40mm aluminium case in grey – reminds of overcast northern skies – that frames a dial made of a blue-tinted glass plate, criss-crossed by random laser-engraved lines, which mimic the cracks on a glacier or a frozen lake. A white decal has been added using pad printing, giving the impression of frost formed on those cracks. Creative Director Bruno Belamich adds a more conceptual interpretation of the aesthetics of the BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue as The white etched lines can also be perceived as an abstract pattern on a transparent blue background.”
The new Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue with rubber strap and on a steel bracelet.
The layering of the different techniques adds depth to the dial to create a frosted trompe-l’oeil effect. To make the whole watch look as if it was frozen, Bell & Ross has alternated between polished and satin finishes on the case. Like with ice, you can hold it up and see the light go through.
The automatic movement keeping the BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue’s cold-cold heart beating is the BR-CAL.322-1. In this calibre, both bridges and plates are skeletonised, revealing the gears.
Through the sapphire caseback, one can appreciate details of the movement and the 360° oscillating weight.
As with the other watches in the BR-05 range, the Skeleton Arctic Blue is extremely versatile; a timepiece that one can wear every day and everywhere. I also like that creativity hasn’t trumped functionality. The BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue is highly legible and the Super-LumiNova applied to indices and hands ensures that you can read the time even in the darkest of Polar nights.
Watch collectors and enthusiasts should not wait to express their interest. The BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue is a limited edition of 250 pieces and is only available at Bell & Ross boutique and through the company’s online sales platform. Secure yours HERE.
Author: Julia Pasarón
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