Bell & Ross Debuts BR 05 Chrono Watch Series
The integrated bracelet steel sports watch category is one of the fastest growing and most competitive segments of the current luxury watch industry. A wide spectrum of brands have thrown hats into this particular ring, but few new designs have gathered as much attention as the Bell & Ross BR 05 series. For its latest release, Bell & Ross has taken its first major effort toward expanding the line past the original three hand concept. The new Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono series is the logical next step for the BR 05, adding not just a chronograph to the formula but a series of subtle design touches that help to emphasize its '70s retro flair.Like its three hand cousin, the 42mm stainless steel case of the Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono blends an amalgam of integrated bracelet sports watch cues with the brand's signature rounded square case geometry. Elements like the wide raised bezel with its distinctive four screws and polished chamfer should seem familiar to enthusiasts from ot
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