Bell & Ross Introduces the BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

A dark watch for dark(ish) deeds.

Bell & Ross has added another bold entry to its BR 05 line with the release of the Skeleton Phantom Ceramic, a $9,800 limited-edition watch that embraces modern design and stealth aesthetics. Only 500 pieces are available, and they deliver what the brand does best: aviation-inspired instruments adapted for the wrist—with a sharp urban edge.

The BR 05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic stands out immediately for its full ceramic case. The 41mm housing features a mix of satin brushing and polishing that gives it texture without flash. This isn't a glossed-up showpiece; it's quietly aggressive, low-profile, and clean. The real visual hook, though, is the skeletonized automatic movement on display through a smoky black sapphire crystal dial. It’s the kind of see-through presentation that rewards a second look—offering a peek into the mechanics without being flashy about it.

A key detail here is the use of black Super-LumiNova with green emission, applied to the hands and indexes. It keeps the all-black theme intact during the day and adds strong legibility when the lights drop. The movement runs with a solid 54-hour power reserve, and the piece is water resistant to 100 meters, making it more versatile than you’d expect from something this stylized.

Overall, this is a watch aimed squarely at collectors and fans of the Bell & Ross design language. The Skeleton Phantom Ceramic feels much less like a fashion piece and more like a functional sculpture. It’s precise, dark, and quietly technical. And, at 500 units, it won’t be around for long. Again the bad news is the price: $9,800 for for the bracelet model is a pretty penny to pay for a three-hander but if you’re a blacked-out BR fan the admission might be worth the ticket.

Specs

Movement: Caliber BR-CAL.322-1. Automatic mechanical. 54-hour power reserve.

Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds.

Case: 41 mm wide. 11.2 mm thick. Polished-satin ceramic. Screw-down crown. Crown guard. Sapphire case back with 360° oscillating mass.

Dial: Skeletonised with a black tinted transparent plate and rhodium-plated movement. Applique indexes filled with Super-LumiNova® gray (green glow). Skeletonized hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova® gray (green glow). Rhodium-plated second hand.

Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.

Water-resistance: 100 meters.

Strap: Black ceramic or black rubber.

Buckle: Deployant. Polished-satin steel treated with black PVD