You're probably wrong about the Bell & Ross BR 05

[@psykerwave2315]

"People are silly and bored" -This whole hobby.

[@YoureTerrific]

It was probably the kindest thing I could say.

[@khoocheepeng]

You cook nice meat, people buy and eat....To me is silly and bored, you grown nice truffles, people buy and eat, but is only a wild mushroom, to me is silly, you have good wines and people buy and drink, to me...Is silly , cause wine is a fermented juices, so in conclusion, you find your own silly and bored way, and I find my silly and bored way, this is life, as a human !

[@Nae395]

Please give the Armand Nicolet J09 some love.

[@Spit87]

I absolutely love this watch and pay no attention to the complaints about it copying others. It might have similar design points but there's nothing else that exists like this on the market whatsoever. I just wish it was smaller - I tried it on and it wears massive! If it was smaller I'd buy it immediately!

[@shipmate3577]

The chronograph version is also amazing looking; but this watch should be priced under $2,000 for what it offers.

[@Damage_Inc]

I'm impressed by how your reviews are getting better and the style elements look more original and different in a refreshing way. Thoughtful analysis that made me re-think the watch, but lost me when I was reminded of the price. Nevertheless the BR05 deserved a better review and you did just that.

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks so much.

[@ericn2140]

Been eyeing this piece for months and decided to finally buy it after watching your video.

[@shivkumarmane2250]

How is ur experience?

[@lordofpiccotts]

How do you like it Eric?

[@Nuclear__HS]

I love the colors in your videos. A lot of watch review channels have a tendency, intentional or not, to look rather monochromatic. But your videos are always so full of bright dynamic color ranges! Even at a glance, it gives the impression that your videos are more fun and playful - which they are. I can't afford almost any of the watches in your videos, and often have no intent on purchasing them if I could, but I always come back and click your videos because the content itself is good! One might say... You'reTerrific : )

[@ThaArtfulDodger]

This watch is peak beauty to me. It’s got everything I love and it executes it so well.

[@SteveDion]

I have the black dial version f this piece. Love it. Love that it’s different. I love seeing watches people wear. In a world where most people now wear an Apple Watch it’s cool to see people with Seiko SkX or Turtles or Tissot PRX etc. More so than just a regular submariner.

[@MistaRhoi]

What's funny is I literally was shopping this because of its beautiful blue dial against the medium Cartier Santos. I ended up with the Santos because I couldn't stop looking at its timeless proportions and balance of hard and soft. It was so quintessentially French with it's very geometric yet human-centric design. With one of the oldest histories in horology, it was a no brainer and worth the extra cost. I love your videos by the way! Such a clean aesthetic and concise viewpoint. Keep it up. You definitely have a visual niche all your own in the watch review video community.

[@michaelsbanas]

That’s exactly what I am cross shopping.

[@MillerVanDotTV]

I like this a lot more than any of the relatively recent “me too” stainless integrated bracelet gents inspired designs from multiple brands. The design stands on its own, and is really the only B&R that I like. The overly critical snobs who comment negatively about this watch miss the point. B&R doesn’t care about Genta, the RO, or nautilus. It’s just a design that works. I hope B&R continues to refine its minor shortcomings.

[@WatchMeEDC]

Good take and vid. Appreciate your views and commentary on this timepiece. To add one point, I think that it is perfectly within the Bell & Ross design language historically and just an evolution of what a “normal” Bell & Ross BR-“x”very industrial form iteratively evolved into... a dressy model with the BR family.

[@jackycheung6279]

Just purchased BR05 Skeleton blue version , looks great for myself. Especially with 30% discount in AD.

[@jackycheung6279]

@@thedong5383 In HONG KONG, Oriental Watch Company

[@fredericzert6722]

I own the blue br05 on rubber (in fact I switched to a custom dark blue alligator) since a year now and I can tell you it will not leave my collection soon ! Really well made compared to the competition, it’s really worth what you’re paying and yes you can get it at around 20% off 😉 Its robust, unique, sporty and classy! I love it very much ! Thanks for the video which is very well made ! Cheers

[@Outrage82]

where did you get the custom alligator from?

[@michaelbishop9157]

I think the bigger issue was the price of the skeleton dial given it's a Sellita movement. That price does seem excessive to me accordingly. I wasn't a fan of this featured model until I saw it live when a friend purchased one and found myself very pleasantly surprised

[@matthewpongratz127]

People are nuts. That watch is gorgeous.

[@EP4LFC]

Loving your style of reviews as well as your refreshing thoughts. Personally, I like this B&R, however I actually think it could've been much better if it was even more Bell&Rossy... Specifically, B&R have normally had the most discrete date windows in the business and I can't for the life of me understand why they ditched their usual approach for this huge date window. I think of all their watches, this would've benefited the most from a discrete date and a 3 in its place to keep the fantastic symmetry so many of their watches excel at. In the same vein, I think if they would've simply shrunken the case of the BR 03-92 and added an integrated steel bracelet it really would've made this even more indistinguishably Bell & Ross. It's easy to image that by just looking at a picture of the BR 03-92 Blue Steel. Having said all that I think it's pretty amazing that you can now get such a high quality integrated steel bracelet watch for so cheap. Yes, the movement is low end but there's really no other alternative style wise even close to this price range.

[@stebesplace]

Thanks for your review and perspective. Given the movement and positioning of B&R, I'd peg this more as a "$3650" kind of watch, but that's simply based on the comparison against other brands like Tudor, or even within the B&R catalog itself.

[@beamoth]

Jomashop has them for just under that price

[@mikesonkwan5363]

This watch costs just about as much as the IWC Mark 18 that we both own, also with SW300 movement. Although I think the bracelet is much more difficult to manufacture on the IWC, I'm not sure the finishing is any better than on the B&R..

[@YoureTerrific]

Excellent point!

[@borjastick]

Strangely I was just looking at these in the dealer's window here in Limoges, France this very morning. They are much better in the flesh than in pictures etc. I was impressed I must say. But I also noticed that the standard black face watch is on sale brand new on Chrono 24, 900 euros cheaper than list price. However when browsing their web site this afternoon I found the BR05 Horolum which is totally wonderful. The big downside is that they are quite expensive watches and don't come with an in-house movement. But hey I do like them and am teetering on the edge here.

[@WonderofWatches]

I was one of the detractors at the start, but now I love this so much, that I can see it in my future

[@bigchiponmyshoulder7573]

I love that thing. Fantastic review as usual my friend.

[@chopchop5034]

Before anyone slags this, trust me go and try it on. You will be beyond pleasantly suprpised at how enjoyable this BR05 is.

[@degenerateWA]

Ordered mine. Brand new from an AD for $3400 which i think would have made this watch more paletable for the masses when it was first released. I love it since its release, just never got to buying one until now.

[@TheNoobtastic]

Finally someone else who says that the royal oak and nautilus are not exactly sports watches!

[@Zeekism]

I love this watch. I'm waiting for mine to come three days from now. ❤

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

People are silly and bored... Yup...sums up this whole hobby 🤣 Great video man!

[@sammalloc269]

The Patek and ap were inspired by port holes. This was obviously inspired by dials in vintage aeroplanes, like their other watches.

[@jarodstevens2710]

I know I keep saying it but you are absolutely killing it bro🤟

[@nukie404]

Really superbly done! Love the colours and shots in this one especially. As for the watch, I don't know I really like it. However it still feels a little pricey for me, especially with what's available at 4k. By the way I would love to see you take on other luxury sports watches (e.g. Chopard's Alpine Eagle or Piaget's Polo S). - Han

[@jberry1979]

This watch desing really speaks to me. Wish it had a little more power reserve, but wouldn't stop me from purchasing.

[@ElPlantPapi]

Been following you on IG but never visited your KZbin channel, I regret not looking into it before, love your video style, the play with colors, textures and angles. Great video!

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks so much, Diego.

[@lesleylageweg3436]

Very good review! I have the skeleton 05 and very happy with it. Looks great and feels soo comfy on the wrist. Homerun for Bell & Ross in my opinion. And yes the online keybord warriors, are all assholes who comment on watches that they didn't even see or wear in person. Buy what you like an love and don't buy what others think what a great watch is.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

This channel is the equivalent to that amazing band in Old School that put swear words in the songs and made them better. This is the same but for watchfinder. But So much better than WF. That channel got so boring. Great job on this video. Keep up the good work!

[@lucioledizerot196]

Watchfinder were one of the first channels to have excellent video/photography and interesting stories and watches, but since then a lot of channels have entered that space, and the most interesting ones usually end up being those that don't sell the watches they're showcasing. But Watchfinder will still have a special place in my heart, they have some pretty amazing videos and stories in their catalogue.

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks!

[@jollyrob]

For the vast majority of people the APRO and PPN will always be nothing more than a dream due to their ridiculously high prices so a €4000 watch with nods to them is fine by me.

[@mracekproductions]

Fantastic review buddy. That opening commentary 😆😆👌

[@ragetobe]

I just think the movement should be in house for the price. The movement isn’t expensive so they are saying the rest if the cost is in the case and bracelet and I just don’t see it. On a good note I’m glad they have gone down to 40mm, one day perhaps they will see the light and do 38mm because I think for this style of watch that does wear big, 38mm would be the Goldilocks size. I wear 42mm luxury watches but I just cannot put a 42mm on and wear it daily with looking down and thinking "holy shit, that watch is big". To qualify my statement, I’m a diving instructor of 30+ years and I’ve worn some big watches.

[@mehtabbhogal5591]

I like mine more than the royal oak I had.

[@renaud_]

That's a really cool watch but man the price tag is a hard one especially at retail when you check the second hand market. But kudos to B&R for this great design!

[@juanelias1309]

It’s either this or the Cartier santos as my next watch . Going to find a place to try it on

[@jam3s121]

Whats that tool/cup holder you use for the tools? I like it and want one!

[@Nae395]

Your photography is you tube top shelf.

[@georgehaffen4105]

your contents are amazing I wish you'd post more often.

[@jberry1979]

I've been looking at integrated bracelets for the last couple of weeks. Trying to decide if I want a CW twelve, or step and go br05.

[@MistaRhoi]

My initial read of that dial was Panerai purely because of the size and rounded edges of the indices.

[@GoatOfTheWoods]

I can't be wrong about this watch. Because I love it.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Awesome review, thank you. No thanks on the watch. It's good looking and all, but I can't help but think it's jumping on the band wagon. An artical I read in Watchtime Magazine (to me) came across like B&R thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. If they just said "Yeah this is the trend, we already have a square watch, so we're offering a more affordable but high quality option" I could have got on board. But yeah, no.

[@rushijagani2783]

which is better buy BR 05 with rubber/silicon strap or BR 05 with steel strap. Also, do rubber straps start fading over time, is it comfortable wearing it.

[@Peskarik]

was that comparison to 42mm Explorer? Thank you! Do more of that in your videos! Because stated sizes do not necessarily look like it. I was just in Tudor comparing my beloved Pelagos 42 to a BB Burgundy with "not jubilee" bracelet, and the BB looked so much smaller, that I lost interest in it, while the 40mm Grand Seiko White Birch that I tried there looked absolutely perfect.

[@sashmanswag5946]

my dad has this watch and loves it! never understood the bad reviews!!

[@ugabrew]

Great review. Still not a fan of this watch, but I enjoyed learning a bit more about it.

[@lucioledizerot196]

I've never been one of those people who said "oh this is a RO/Nautilus rip-off", because that's clearly not the case, this watch has fundamental Bell and Ross design cues. However, I think the design of the watch is not so well done, with the small round dial looking awkward in that beefy square case. Also. can we talk about the madness of the prices for the gold versions?

[@SinnMaster]

Umm... I think the point you’re trying to make about square watches appearing larger relates to area and not volume - controversy indeed!! Love the channel and keep ‘em coming!

[@roysingh5975]

I can see Patek. B&R always had screws. Where is the Royal Oak resemblance? This is a great looking watch.

[@phototristan]

Just curious, what do you use for the animations?

[@YoureTerrific]

I think I created the shapes in Sketch and animated in Premiere.

[@TombaTonkar]

“Heard Knitting is very soothing” 😂😂😂

[@shino8854]

Until Bell and Ross make their own inhouse movement, they will never be taken seriously, their prices are too close to other brands who have more heritage and inhouse movements. A shame because I am a big fan of square watches and their BR diver, checks all the boxes bar one....the price.

[@nordfys]

Such a beautiful watch!!!

[@ScottyBennitone]

Id be all in at the 2-2.5k range but 4k ? Haha , not even close .

[@UltraDoug]

This is like….Santos, meets Patek, meets Panerai?….. I like it.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

This B&R05 doesn’t speak to me, but I understand why Bell and Ross have added it to the range. If they hadn’t, they would have missed sales that I guess they need. Only the gold version makes absolutely no sense.

[@CJ-rb3do]

Is there any way for me to unsee that Invicta? I am a massive fan of Bell&Ross, and for me, I like what they do. I remember being on a plane flying to Leeds England to Uni and the magazine on the back of the seat had a Bell&Ross on it. I said then, I will buy one of these. This one is not for me. But, their Bellytank line is beautiful.

[@22fdominguez]

Does this model have the ability to interchange the bracelet with the rubber strap?

[@traquakuppler]

Awesome video and awesome watch!!!

[@eleazar5942]

I personally love this watch😍

[@YoureTerrific]

👏

[@MarioGonzalez-yq3gw]

"Might I suggest knitting.." LOL I legit almost spit out my breakfast! Great video as always!

[@ahmadbanjar]

42 hours reserve is hard to sallow these day, a Longine spirit is around the same price with a 72 hours power reserve.

[@beluwuga]

Why is it only compared to RO and Nautilus? Not Polo, Laureato, Datejust, Classic Fusion, Constellation, or Octo. Because the ones comparing them are watch newbies. They had just learn about haute horlogerie in the past year or months. That explains the comparison, since they can afford luxury watches and posting them on social media, their voices are heard, then it became controversy. I, on the other hand, who had my first Datejust from when I was 15 - 116334 in Silver dial - and who has followed haute horlogerie and fascinated by Bubbleback since I was 12 looks at BR-05 as a breakthrough for Bell&Ross. This is the first time their jet instruments-based watches look absolutely beautiful. They still do maintain the depiction of fighter-jet instrument on BR-05 design, and I must say it’s amazing, except the skeleton. Why would they do that? beautiful automatic rotor, awful ‘skeletonisation’, too large of a gap between movement and the case.. Why?

[@michaelbedford8017]

Mm. Might get taken more seriously if you could spell 'horology'. As far as I know, there isn't a language in the world that spells it 'horlogerie'.

[@marvinberwart]

@@michaelbedford8017 There is, and it is french, horlogerie is a more than adequate term to define the craft of a french brand built in french speaking Switzerland.

[@leoberg2390]

What do you think of Chopard Alpine eagle?

[@YoureTerrific]

Would love to review one. They look great.

[@leoberg2390]

@@YoureTerrific they absolutely look great, I'd love it if you review one 👍

[@camaro72man]

It's a good looking watch, but there's a lot of good looking watches at around the 4 to $5,000 range. They do get the details right

[@JackProzac]

Is that movement bead blasted? Awesome job, Evan. These videos are terrific

[@YoureTerrific]

It definitely has some kind of matte finish. Thanks.

[@Daytona89]

When a Rolex Explorer and a AP Royal Oak have fun together....

[@jackman1234567898765]

It’s so beautiful. My only complaint is the ugly logo on the dial

[@tacticalwarrior5178]

Beautiful watch!!!

[@MazAmeli]

B&R watches always remind me of Jeff Winger from Community.

[@YoureTerrific]

Absolutely!

[@markdance574]

I liked it and tried it on - it’s actually ok HOWEVER it’s well over priced and if you want a Blue square watch buy a Heuer Monaco cal11 with the new optional metal bracelet.

[@einfussganger]

The Monaco is chunky - way too thick. The BR05 is fairly slim, not like an Octo FInissimo, but under 11mm.

[@georgecupac1202]

That's a nice looking watch.

[@alanl2550]

I really dig it! 💙

[@ABCDEFGHcreator]

Great video.

[@JogieGlenMait16]

It looks good to me. Better, even.

[@timothyacowin9761]

It's their best watch by a mile

[@Harry-tj6th]

Everyone says it looks like a nautilus or a royal oak, but to me it's more like a Santos

[@JPilz]

Good Review. Thank you!

[@Chris_BQ]

Panerai dail, Nautilus bracelet, RO bezel...interesting combo and i think it works. Just to pendantically (aren't we all in this hobby) nitpick for a second: you said "time only BR 05", when in fact it has a date complication...hence it's not "time only" ;o) thanks for a great upload, enjoy all your vids and your great camera work... Chris (back to knitting now)

[@GalsWatchChannel-bu3fv]

Here after Cubitus 😂 Will people now say, “OMG, Patek Philip is copying Bell and Rose”? 😅😅

[@Newtypenewtype]

+1 for knitting

[@azizqd2376]

Is it bigger than snatos cartier ?

[@PeteNice29]

I’m not necessarily a fan of the brand as a whole, but when most watches look indistinguishable from all the rest, it’s a hard argument to make that it’s a copy.

[@fabreezethefaintinggoat5484]

It s very nice, and like others have said,maybe it s AP fault for mostly being know n for this model, a lot of watches look like "" rolex"" ie divers, or Calatrava s etc.. It s a fresh take on an established design,just like Bugari,a fashion brand,did. But ofc they had genta and roth so it s ok

[@JJones-sc7fd]

Everything with an integrated bracelet is accused of copying AP; everything with submariner style hand is accused of copying Rolex. There are only so many shapes and designs out there. Eventually everything is gonna start looking like everything else.

[@Zeekism]

Agree with everything you said. Specifically about how silly people are 😅

[@MrZanzibar123]

I like the look but most of the controversy I read took aim at that movement for the price, which as you yourself point out is pretty ridiculous. It’s better not to caricature your opponents in an argument.

[@YoureTerrific]

I did not say that the movement was ridiculous for the price. In fact I said it's fairly common for watches in this price range.

[@MrZanzibar123]

@@YoureTerrific You rightly criticized it. I see it in the Montas for less than half the price, in Longines for less than half the price (and there its the ETA version and modified), etc. And that's where the controversy around this watch really took hold: that's a high price for a watch with that movement in 2020! As you yourself point out. At half the price, I bet this would've been a big hit.

[@Peskarik]

it's beautiful, I like it

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

It's kind of a waste of a square watch case to put a round dial on it.

[@bobbressi5414]

I love B&R originality. As for their copying the Royal Oak......so what. Many other swiss brands have as well.

[@DouglasRosser]

I think Bell & Ross is such a contrivance as a brand, but I gotta admit it's actually a good looking style and it's unmistakably theirs.

[@cecedabo]

love the intro

[@michaelbedford8017]

Rectangles that have a diameter. A two dimensional shape that has volume. A time-only that has a date complication. That's the attention to detail that attracted me to watches in the first place.

[@Ten.to.one.handmade]

Very cool indeed!

[@ivankerr3570]

It’s a Bell and Ross with B&R dna. It is nothing like a Royal Oak or a Nautilus.. it’s a beautiful watch. It’s only the weak cowardly trolls commenting on the channels.

[@Niro_Hero]

You’re paying more than 4k for a subpar movement.