Description
Bell & Ross breaks from their aviation roots with the BR-05 36mm Blue Diamond Eagle — a 36mm square case with a blue aventurine dial set with 18 diamonds, seven of which trace the Aquila (Eagle) constellation. The night sky, reimagined.
Design
36mm signature square case with integrated stainless steel bracelet, blue aventurine glass dial with 12 diamond hour indices, and seven additional diamonds mapping the Aquila constellation — the largest representing Altair, the constellation's brightest star.
Specs
- Movement: BR-CAL.329 automatic (based on Sellita SW-300), 28,800 vph, 54h power reserve
- Case: 36mm × 8.5mm square stainless steel (Reference BR05A-S-EA-ST/SST)
- Dial: Blue aventurine glass with 18 diamonds (12 indices + 7 constellation)
- Water Resistance: 100m
- Bracelet: Integrated stainless steel
- Price: ~$5,000 USD
- Complications: Time Only (Hours, Minutes, Seconds)
What's Exciting
Bell & Ross going dressy with blue aventurine and diamonds in their iconic square case is a bold departure — and it works beautifully.
Sources
All brand names, logos, and product images are trademarks of Bell & Ross. Used for editorial commentary and review purposes under fair use. Specs verified against official brand sources and trusted publications as of April 2026.
History
Bell & Ross was founded in 1992 by Bruno Belamich (Bell) and Carlos A. Rosillo (Ross), creating watches for professionals in extreme conditions — military, aviation, deep-sea diving. The defining BR 01 (2005) featured a square case inspired by cockpit instrument clocks, establishing the iconic circular-dial-in-square-housing identity. The BR-05 line, introduced in 2019, adapts that aesthetic for everyday urban wear with an integrated bracelet. The 36mm Blue Diamond Eagle proves cockpit-born design can serve as canvas for aventurine artistry without losing its bold geometric identity.
