I got the steel rose gold for 50% off because a store was closing. The watch is on fire! Not only does it look beautifully, but it also fits amazing around the wrist

The voices lol. As a Bell and Ross fan, I love this review.

This steel version on the rubber for around $5k is a decent buy. Having an in-house movement doesn't always mean a better movement. The ability to get it serviced pretty much anywhere by any watchmaker is soooo underrated. Also they put looads of time into making that SW better and -let's face it- they probably did a really good job. The gold one for $30k is a bit harder to swallow but this one is alright. If you want to pick on something get the Chopard Alpine Eagle😂

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

Lol oh I could pick on that watch!

@joemamaisfat

4 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams I bet 😂

Good point about Bell&Ross DNA. I have 100% the same opinion. But still, I think it's a bit too expensive.

@jamesarthur6962

4 жыл бұрын

Boris you will get a discount.

@boris7540

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesarthur6962 wow, that's nice of you! The problem is, as a student I'm not in a position of buying a luxury watch yet :D probably in the future :)

@jamesarthur6962

4 жыл бұрын

Boris we all start our journey in this hobby somewhere, mine began 23 odd years ago (so half my life as I am now 46) and my collection has grown since then, but now we are fortunate to have some amazing opportunities with Microbrands which I have also become addicted to collecting over the past 2 years - the Selina SW200 has become the standard movement for any decent now so you can get yourself in one of many brands for $300 - $500 using this movement. Also, the NH35 movement is a workhorse & Aragon (the owner Wing) produces some great diver watches that Retail for $500+ that often go on sale for $125-$175 which are pretty hard to beat. Also keep your eye on Drop previously know as MassDrop, they have great deals on watches worth sometime 2 or 3 times the selling price, I have recently made some great purchases. I noticed today they have the Makata Sea Turtle back, I have the entire collection & the new collection on preorder if your looking for something different, I think they are asking $185. Also the Shield watches are great for $70 odd if you don’t mind Quartz. Edox is a great Swiss Watch brand that are often on Drop also, the list is endless depending on your style.

@boris7540

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesarthur6962 thanks!

@michaelbishop9157

4 жыл бұрын

crazy price for a watch with that movement

I have been a B&R fan since they were launched and have several models going way back. I listen to the those who decry the brand and this model and I agree with you - I don't see 'homage' to anything. I appreciate it for what it is and like it because of that!! Its all in the beholder of course - just my pennyworth.

It's more an homage of the Cartier Santos than the Royal Oak.

@alangc76

4 жыл бұрын

nah. Its bell and ross all the way.

@bingcrosby1378

4 жыл бұрын

@@alangc76 yes is the Bell & Ross Santos 100

@alangc76

4 жыл бұрын

@@bingcrosby1378 there is more than AP, Cartier, Rolex, Patek, etc outhere. You just have to open your mind.

@bingcrosby1378

4 жыл бұрын

@@alangc76 i own a B&R since 10 years, you just lost a chance to look smart.

@oysterman962

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Gerald Genta would be turning in his grave. Yes, it's a great watch if you want an AP, Nautilus, Cartier and Rolex Explorer rolled into one watch. If it didn't have Bell & Ross on the dial it would look like thise cheap nasty watches you buy at a flea market that people laugh at you for wearing because you cant afford a real steel sports watch.

Yet, another insightful well-made watch review. As usual, you manage to bring a sensible reality check and convincing argument for the watch in review.

It’s the first Bell and Ross that I like the look of. I can see the pedigree of the earlier ones of course, but in my opinion this looks a lot better than those

I'm on board! Very cool looking watch! It's funny how people think that anything with an integrated bracelet and has four sides or more is a copy of the AP Royal Oak.

Beautiful watch. The Polish edges contrasting the brushed flat surface is beautiful.

Me personally, i love the Girard Perregaux Laureato. But that's another story

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you

@makon2012

4 жыл бұрын

I also love the Laureato!

@homefink2235

4 жыл бұрын

I fully agree with you

@cy4624

4 жыл бұрын

1000% agree.. pedigree,history , inhouse fromsomeone who has been making in houses before the bandwagon, fit/finish leagues better and nearly same street price. Introduced 1975 Can't even really be compared.

Very nice review! One of my favorite exhibition casebacks

Looks awesome and different! Nice review!

It’s certainly reminiscent of various other design classics but I think it’s also true to B&R’s house design. So, handsome enough if this type of watch appeals to you (and it certainly appeals to me). What’s harder to come to grips with is shelling out nearly £4K here in the UK for a Sellita 300 powered piece. Yes, I know it’s modified, but it’s still recognisably an inexpensive, albeit decent workhorse movement with a few B&R bells and whistles. I’m already seeing it discounted new, so I reckon this’ll be a great buy used in a couple of years time when the price is closer to £2.5k.

It’s an attractive piece, I really like the strap and clasp.

Bell & Ross is such a cool watch brand. Love their pieces.

I’m glad you did a proper review in the flesh....looks much better than in the photos....I actually prefer to the Santos...which is too dressy for me....

Wow this video really changed my opinion on these. I pictured it being much bigger when I first saw photos of it and I didn’t realize the markers were applied

Expensive, but good looking, very different taste from Rolex or Omega.

Samsung Active 2 just served me well.Thanks for sharing your video anyway.

Bruce, you are the best watch reviewer on YT. I can always count on a very fair and objective take from you.

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David!

I like Bell and Ross. This model will most likely be at Jomashop in a few months for half the price

The watch looks super cool, especially with the applied markers but I do think the price is 2k too high for a non-in-house movement. Considering that SMP is a 3,5-4k watch with an in-house movement

Might be a copy, and way too expensive, but, dang, it does look good.

I wasn't impressed or attracted by B&R before. However, when I first watched the introduction of br05, somehow I was telling myself this is the first B&R I truly want to dig in. Luckily I had a chance to look at the real latest skeleton nightlum which certainly amazed me a lot. I have ordered one and look forward to it.

You at so right! It’s definitely a Bell & Ross! It screams Bell & Ross. That’s like saying a G Shock square is an AP copy. 😂 It’s not an homage to anything. It’s pure Bell and Ross.

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

lol good point

@matthewdavis8199

4 жыл бұрын

And the new Lange is pure Lange, but same homage story everyone seems to be jumping on.

wow,very nice with black strap !bravo .very distinct raised index and # marker indeed. like the look front and back finish .Blend of yin yang .

I do appreciate this watch and agree with you in maintaining many B&R design cues. However, I do think there are cues taken from popular steel sport watches as they have from classic aviation instruments (and AP RO skeletonized rotors! Haha). Overall, I too like the aesthetic of the watch as a whole.

haha love the "sarcastic voice" character

Great video Bruce. I like it and have tried one on in store. I think the whole homage thing comes about more with the bracelet version and I can understand to a point, however, B&R are not the first or last to make a similar bracelet and for the price point, I think they have achieved an awesome alternative to the Royal Oak for us guys who would have to give some serious thought on spending thousands on an AP.

Bruce, you are such a nice guy that you cannot have a negative word for anyone. Next thing, you'll review a Davosa Ternos and say they have a real distinctive design :) OK, the BR05 is a rather good looking timepiece if you're into this 1970's genre, but to be bought second hand in two years time

Thats totally not a copy, stupid people just don't know what integrated lugs are.

@CarlosPerez-vl3vi

4 жыл бұрын

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@danielorozco1728

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosPerez-vl3vi mames wey no tiene nada que ver con el vídeo, que pedo?

Love this watch,really nice.

It’s a great 👍 watch, the only people that are paying out on it are the watch review channels that have not had the watch in hand 🖐 Bruce. You are right it’s got B&R DNA 🧬 all over it. Watch what Pete had to say from Not So Obvious Watches while everyone Elise was bagging it. My wife & daughter love it 😍 & ordered it from our AD. Bruce have you noticed of late how many of the mainstream KZread watch review channels are now doing reviews without watches in hand, as the channels grow they just pump out content based on personal views...furthermore many do unboxing’s without research as opposed to reviews now. You should be proud of your content & doing what you have always have done ✅ 🙏💯👍❌🤩

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that thanks! Congrats on your incoming, which one did you preorder? I agree, you can't do a review justice without a little time in hand. I think the pressure to pump out daily content lends to those types of videos. Not my thing either

@jamesarthur6962

4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams my wife has the black on bracelet with a rubber strap & my daughter has gone for the silver which I personally thought 💭 was not needed in the range until you see it in person then your opinion changes. My wife & daughters wear AP or vintage Rolex, so the BR05 & some of the Tudor watches are having great appeal with the female demographic as a fashion watch BW so other watch reviewers need to get off there high horse as watch companies don’t release watches just for the watch community or us collectors; personally I think it is great that these brands are appealing to more females & engaging them into our community...and I am tired 😓 of all these reviews & brands being basically defamed when these channels haven’t even had a watch in hand, they are pumping out content as soon as it hits Instagram...it becoming pay per view. Even the microbrands have woken up & stopped sending out watches to these larger channels for review over the past 6 to 12 months. Both Random Rob & yourself are still doing it Old School, good to see people with integrity giving real reviews the way it should be done.

- Great review thanks

Beautiful watch

Saw it over the weekend but felt that the crown is a bit small for B&R. But it is definitely a fresh design from the cockpit master.

Beautiful watch... A standalone design. They could have an in house movement at this price. Nothing is perfect.

I initially saw it and thought it was trash. But I tried one on the other day and I actually thought it was pretty sweet

It looks more B&R with a seventies vibe than a homage to me. There was more to the late sixties/early seventies than just the Royal Oak to draw inspiration from, that was the best era in watch design IMO. Most of my watches date between '69 and '72.

Tudor puts in house movements in sub $4k watches. Though the watch is still cool and I’d certainly wear it, for about 2500 used ; )

I like the solid look of the design. Looks nothing like the RA & agree with you it has the B &R dna.

I like it, also like the solid gold version..

I bought one recently, with a blue dial and a steel bracelet. I had to take it back to the AD because there's a flaw in one link of the bracelet; a bar sticks out and it shouldn't even be in that link in the first place. The shop assistant was puzzled, didn't have an explanation, apologized and sent it back to BR. Anyway, I had the chance to wear it for a couple of weeks before this happened and I really enjoy it, especially with the blue dial which is beautiful. I do think it is kind of overpriced (4500 euros) but that's the way it is.

I dig this watch and I want to get one. I love everything about it. I have nothing negative to say about it.

Bell and Ross does not get enough airplay,they have a lot of fantastic offerings

Very nice watch! But when you mentioned the price... I'm not saying quality isn't there, but they should do better than that with dial -which is too generic and almost boring. Case design (with metal bracelet) is just excellent in my eyes. Darn, hope an hommage of it will pop soon :-)

Absolutely gorgeous.

At first glance it looks like a Bell & Ross to me. The designers have done their job maintaining the B&R DNA there. The AP Royal Oak wasn't the first integrated bracelet watch anyway, that award goes to the 1969 Omega Constellation ref 168.045 - 368.845 . I have one and it scratches the integrated bracelet watch itch quite well for very little money.

Did you eventually get to see the blue dial one with the steel bracelet? I own it, wearing it right now, and it's really a nice watch.

I see both AP and Bell and Ross DNA, but I also see Patek Nautilus DNA in this, especially with the lugs Im not a Bell and Ross fan, but this one was different, and after seeing the different versions, I believe it is Fucking Glorious PS I also bought one earlier after watching this lol, I bought the same Version you had except Blue Face and Blue Rubber

Love Bell&Ross but I think it’s a little expensive for this watch !!

Nah...it’s B&R’s version of a watch many people want. It’s a great looking watch, it’s available, and not stupidly priced. Love it. In blue with the bracelet.

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see that combo in person

hi, my wrist is 16 centimeters, do you thnik the rubber strap will fit?

I think it looks way better than a royal oak!!! I like it.

I love this watch. I hate that I now have a new watch on my wishlist. Lol

DO THA VOICE, DO THA VOICE!!🤣🤣🤣 oh yeah I love the watch too!👍🏾👍🏾

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

Filmed another video today with a little more of the voice

@walterlee4796

4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams awesome, so funny👍🏾

@Pentti_Hilkuri

4 жыл бұрын

BUT TAHT SELLITA DOE... =)

$4400.00 for a watch with a base Selitta SW 300 movement. What madness is this?

@evh4611

4 жыл бұрын

The Monta Triumph has the same movement

@fragu123

4 жыл бұрын

E VH ...BS!

@evh4611

4 жыл бұрын

@@fragu123 Nope

@a97b18b

4 жыл бұрын

E VH and a Monta cost 2k

@evh4611

4 жыл бұрын

@@a97b18b Less even

Great choice to put the watch against a Rolex, puts the size in perspective.

I've already seen them unworn on the grey market (European prices) going for €3250 ($3600). That is probably more fair price and probably more attractive, considering that the closest competitors are Zenith Defy Classic (€4000), Cartier Santos Medium (€5000). Also grey market

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

Good comment Boris

@mmp11472

4 жыл бұрын

I am taking a hard look at the Zenith Defy. This B&R is pretty sweet too, but even at 3600 US, there are some better options.

@philippegovaerts2411

4 жыл бұрын

@@mmp11472 I had a Blue Defy Classic on a bracelet on the wrist a few months back. Absolutely stunning! The open caseback is pure art. And really a light and comfortable watch due to the titanium case. 👍🏻

Looks like Burberry Britain more than anything else in my opinion which I like. I think I like the Burberry better but I like the size on the Bell and Ross. If you like Bell & Ross I think this is a great option and great size. Bruce, I really think you should try the Bvlgari Octo Solotempo in 38 or 41mm on bracelet and black dial for a square watch. It's got a great bracelet and I think it's a little more complex and elegant at the same time than this. I think that's a watch you would like to experience.

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

I would love that! I will email LVMH and see if they will lend for presentation

@larryatchinson4557

4 жыл бұрын

​@@BruceWilliams They wear large. I have experience with the 38mm version and I have a 6.5 inch wrist and it wears like a submariner ceramic so 40 or 41mm to me.

I love this watch I think it's beautiful. I hate cartier Santos. I think its b and r DNA. I have a br03 phantom and love it. The only thing I question is the movement and the price. I think it's about £1200 too much. Still might get one though we buy watches with the heart not the head

I like it, very beautiful and it is not homage. Sadly it's also expensive so I have too wait and get a used one in the future....maybe😀

Hmmm, it has a case, strap, hands, indices and tells the time. OMG IT'S A COPY OF EVERY WATCH, EVER! It just looks like a Bell & Ross to me. A tad overpriced but a nice watch all the same.

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the only problem here is the price. But even then, that's just the suggested retail price. If you can pop into an Omega dealer, and get those at 30% off (got offered that for a white dial Speedmaster Racing), you can get a healthy discount on these as well. I get the feeling that because of the Rolex/Patek hype, where buying at retail is a GOOD thing, that people are forgetting that luxury watches outside of those brands are sold at a discount all the time.

@bucknut2000

4 жыл бұрын

@@rousseau327 yeah I just bought a BR03 diver and I got 30 percent off. I was really happy. I think people aren't aware or i guess afraid of asking for a good price at a dealer to. i really do want this BR05 but than Id have three B&R and thats maybe overkill.

Bruce think people get to hung up on if certain watches if they look to much like a bigger brands instead of if they really like it or not or if it's a great quality product at a more affordable price not everyone can afford a 20.000 dollar watch but it nice to have options of watches that you can afford that maybe make you feel like you have a more expensive watch .

I'm sold

I dont understand why everyone calls any watch that isnt round and has a few screws on the case a Royal Oak copy.... To me its different enough

@rousseau327

4 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think it's because there isn't enough watches of this design in the "lower end" of the luxury watch market. There are enough dive watches that are affordable, that people won't see them as Submariner homages, unless it literally looks like a replica. For the Royal Oak? "Affordable" options as few and far between, so people just default to thinking it's a copy.

I think, if you are comparing it to the royal oak, you can see some obvious nods; the hand set, integrated style band, industrial look with modern polishing to refine it. Right now, it seems that the royal oak style is what is in demand but at more inclusive price segment - or at least that is what I have been seeing - and companies are trying to meet that demand in their own way. Personally, I like zenith's defy classic as opposed to this but I wont deny the Bell and Ross has enough of it's own DNA in it to not call it a copy.

Btw, can you review the Zenith A384 Revival watch? Even after 50 years, it looks nothing like any other chronograph until now.

This has almost the same dimensions as the Tag Monaco but the BR05 looks alot smaller! Is it because of it's thicker profile?

Looks better on the rubber strap, on bracelet it does have a Nautilus/ RO look to it..

I have a 16.5 centimeter wrist, can the rubber bracelet fit normaly on my wrist?

Wow!

God damn it bell and ross beat me to the design

Just see the BR05 in Monaco for less than 3K$ ... maybe my next watch!

super video bruce , jai une skeleton bleu 155 / 500 c'est une pure merveille dans l eau un rêve

I’ve had a look at all of the BR05 watches. Theirs definitely some Royal Oak DNA in there. Especially the hands and bracelet. But it’s clearly a Bell & Ross too. In person the face looks too small for the case for me. The fit and finish is ok but for the price it should have a chronometer movement. The rotor is supposed to look like a sports car wheel. The black model on the bracelet is the one to get if this is your thing. You should try to negotiate a discount if it is. It’s definitely over priced.

Love the watch, but I would own it if came in at the 2ks

Oh, and I think this watch would have more pop with the word automatic in red or a red tipped second hand. It looks a little too plain or monochromatic with just the black and white colors going on.

I love this watch... and I don't like any other B&R... I agree with you btw, there's no discussion about this being a RO homage or copy or whatever... they are just completely different, full stop.

Glad you like it. Repulses me. To each his own.

Price isn’t that exgereted if you compare to the hublot Classic fusion also driven by sellita.

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

For sure and will likely drop the longer the watch is out

@matthewdavis8199

4 жыл бұрын

Agree. The Classic Fusion should have a solid caseback though. Loved that watch from Bruce's video, but the small (relative to the case size) and mediocre finished movement really turned me off in the end.

Very nice watch. I like it but to expensive.

First

@NowIknowCh

4 жыл бұрын

Random Rob wow, the 2 channels I’m subscribed to

💯

かっこいい腕時計だなぁ^ ^ It's a cool watch

So nice

I couldn’t agree with you more!! Now is bell & Ross was known for dive watches with rotations bezels and this came out of nowhere, then yes, it would be a cheap shot at Patel and AP. But with BR history I think this is a home run!

F the haters, hate is useless... I love this watch, but it's not gonna replace my BR03-92 ceramic. also, not an homage at all, some people just are from the dumb variant. The screws have been a very specific B&R trait since the beginning

Brautilus!!!!!

Hi 5? No, BRO5!

Nice watch. A bit overpriced for having a second party movement.

I like this watch better than the Maurice LaCroix Aikon

It’s not that far off off from a typical B&R design, true... but come on, you’re deluding yourself to not think they took some genta design elements. And that’s why its a 5k watch, because it looks like a royal oak/nautilus. Standard mov’t + Genta design = $$$. That’s the logic here.

It’s a square not an octagon. A demerit though for the iffy mechanics.

I don’t mind the look it’s quite nice but what’s with the price ? Around 1800 more than a Tudor bb that’s just wrong ....

It has a small dial so it will wear small.

Is awesome

Definitely not a copy. The only similarity I see with another watch is with the santos 100 particularly around the crown. It looks good. First bell & Ross I’ve liked in a while.

Watch is not to my taste, but I don't think it's a copy. But I do like your Air King.