Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT automatic 41 mm Full Set 2021

BR 05 History & Line: the “instrument” DNA in an urban form

With the BR 05 collection launched in 2019, Bell & Ross opened a more city-oriented chapter in its universe. The brand keeps its graphic emblem — the famous “square with a circle inside” case directly inspired by cockpit instruments — but translates it into a sport-chic watch with an integrated bracelet, designed for modern everyday life. The spirit remains that of a clear, rigorous tool, softened by a more architectural and versatile approach, equally at home in the city or on the move.

Within this family, the BR 05 GMT adds an obvious vocation as a contemporary traveler’s watch. Here, travel is no longer about extremes, but about time zones that follow one another through airport halls, world capitals, and shared schedules. The GMT function fits naturally into the BR 05 philosophy: a city watch with a truly useful complication, built to accompany the constant motion of urban life.

The model: BR 05 GMT Black, a highly legible sport-chic GMT

The Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Black BR05G-BL-ST/SST comes in a steel case alternating polished and satin-brushed finishes, in a 41 mm format, with water-resistance rated to 100 meters. The case’s “sandwich” construction, highlighted by four functional screws on the front, preserves the Bell & Ross visual language while placing it in a softer, more urban silhouette. The integrated steel bracelet naturally extends the case: its articulated links provide real flexibility on the wrist and reinforce the feeling of a coherent block — solid yet very ergonomic.

The sunburst black dial plays the card of immediate readability. Applied indexes and large numerals contrast sharply against the dark background, while the main hands, generously filled with luminous material, remain clear by day and by night. The GMT function is indicated by a highly visible red arrow-tipped hand pointing to the 24-hour scale on the inner flange. The day/night division, rendered in two tones, allows the second time zone to be read at a glance. The whole design reprises the brand’s historic color codes — black, white, red — in a graphic layout as strict as an aircraft instrument panel.

Mechanically, the watch is powered by the BR-CAL.325 automatic calibre, based on a proven Swiss architecture. Visible through a sapphire caseback, it is paired with a skeletonized rotor, faithful to the technical spirit of the model. A robust movement well suited to daily GMT use.

The package

This Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT BR05G-BL-ST/SST is delivered Full Set, with its original box and its warranty dated 2021.

The watch has been handled in our workshops for a full movement inspection and verification, careful polishing of the case and bracelet, and a water-resistance test. It is therefore ready to be worn under the best conditions.

As with all our collection watches, it comes with a one-year Lepage Vintage warranty, ensuring a purchase made in complete confidence.