Bell & Ross partners with French luxury maison S.T. Dupont for its fourth cigar‑inspired limited edition, a celebration of exceptional craft and cigar heritage. Three pieces. Two masters. One feeling: the harmony of precision, the beauty of ritual, and the quiet warmth of time shared. Bell & Ross’s modern design meets S.T. Dupont’s lacquer artistry—engineering and emotion in one refined set.
The Cigar-Inspired Design Philosophy
Don’t expect to see many of these around. Only 150 were ever made. Every set brings together the BR‑05 Chrono, a custom case, and a coordinating cutter and lighter by S.T. Dupont. Why brown, gold, and steel? Because that combination perfectly reflects the refined, indulgent soul of the cigar world.
Housed in a 42 mm steel case, this automatic chronograph features a two counter dial in sunray brown. This finish plays with light to create rich, warm depth. The gold toned indices and luminous hands do two things at once. They make the time easy to read, and they create a visual bridge between the bezel and the bracelet. A gradient brown alligator style leather strap then introduces a relaxed, vintage inspired character, giving the watch a rare versatility.
Technical Specifications of the BR-05 Chrono S.T. Dupont
- Reference: BR05C-STD-STPG
- Movement: Calibre BR-CAL.326 automatic mechanical movement with a 60-hour power reserve.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, date. Chronograph with 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and central chronograph seconds.
- Case: 42 mm diameter, 14.25 mm thickness. Satin-finished and polished steel with 18 ct rose gold. Screw-down crown with crown guards. Sapphire caseback featuring a 360° oscillating weight.
- Dial: Brown sunray finish with S.T. Dupont logo at 6 o’clock. Rose gold-toned applied numerals and polished indices. Skeletonised hour and minute hands in rose gold tone, filled with beige Super-LumiNova® emitting a green glow.
- Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water Resistance: 100 metres. - Strap: Brown calfskin leather with black patina and alligator-style embossing, or two-tone steel and rose gold bracelet.
- Buckle: Folding clasp in satin-finished and polished steel.
- Price: $15,200 (strap) / $19,800 (bracelet)
A Complete Luxury Experience
This limited edition timepiece rises to the level of art. Beside it, a matching S.T. Dupont cutter and lighter. Together, they form a trio perfectly suited to a refined and exclusive lifestyle, one where every object tells a story.
You can view the full technical specifications and browse the official product gallery at the official Bell & Ross website.
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