Bell & Ross recently added to their already growing line of BR 05 sports watches with a new version of the BR 05 GMT. This one is clad in a white dial, an obvious complement to the original version in black that saw a release one year ago. This latest addition to the collection further underlines the idea that the BR 05, which was met with some skepticism from the watch community upon its initial release, will remain a core component of the Bell & Ross catalog for the foreseeable future. 

That skepticism surrounding the BR 05 was largely a product of what I think we can term as Integrated Bracelet Sports Watch Overkill. In the spring of 2020, when Zach Weiss reviewed the then brand new original version of the BR 05, we were in the midst of an onslaught of new similarly styled sports watches from every conceivable angle. It seemed that all any brand could think about was capitalizing on the growing hysteria for Royal Oaks and Nautili, and alternatives at every price point began to crop up, seemingly overnight. Many of the integrated bracelet sports watches that first appeared during this time frame have revealed themselves to be also-rans, not catching on in a meaningful way. But the BR 05 is still going strong, with new complications and novelties that indicate Bell & Ross has real confidence in this platform. 
And, you know what" They should have confidence in the BR 05. It?s not actually a substitute for a Royal Oak or a Nautilus at all...