Some watches are born out of a need, others from a meeting. The new Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket pays direct tribute to Simon Billy, the French speed skiing champion who in March 2023 set the world speed skiing record at a staggering 255.50 km/h on the slopes of Vars. This creation is issued as a strictly limited edition of just 250 pieces.
Competition Aesthetics: Snow White and Bold Red
Based on the recognizable urban and integrated architecture of the BR-05 series, the Snow Rocket adopts a satin-finished and polished steel case measuring 42 mm wide and 14.25 mm thick. The matt white dial immediately evokes pristine snow, serving as a canvas for red italic numerals and skeletonised hands tinted in a vivid red shade, echoing the French champion’s aerodynamic suit.
The layout prioritizes instant legibility: small seconds are positioned at 9 o’clock and the 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock, both framed in rounded sub-dials with red markings. A tachymeter scale is integrated into the inner bezel, translating elapsed time into speed at a single glance.
BR-CAL.326 Mechanics and Exclusive Caseback Details
Beating at the heart of the watch is the Calibre BR-CAL.326, an automatic mechanical movement offering a 60-hour power reserve and a water-resistance of 100 metres. The 360° oscillating weight is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, which features a custom red transfer depicting Simon Billy’s silhouette in an aerodynamic descent.
The model comes with two integrated bracelet options: a satin-finished and polished steel bracelet for a structured, sporty look, or a vibrant red grooved rubber strap that extends the racing DNA straight to the wrist.
⚙️ Editorial Summary
Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket
250-piece limited edition dedicated to speed skier Simon Billy. 42mm steel case, matt white dial with red accents, automatic Calibre BR-CAL.326 with 60h power reserve, and sapphire caseback featuring the champion’s silhouette.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Technical Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Reference | BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket (Ref. BR05C-KL-ST) |
| Case | 42 mm wide, 14.25 mm thick; satin-finished and polished steel |
| Dial | Matt white; red numerals in italics; skeletonised red hour and minute hands filled with white Super-LumiNova BGW9 Grade X1 (blue glow) |
| Movement | Calibre BR-CAL.326 (Automatic Mechanical) |
| Power Reserve | 60 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, date at 6 o’clock, chronograph with 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and central seconds |
| Crystal / Caseback | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating; transparent caseback with custom red transfer of Simon Billy |
| Water-Resistance | 100 metres / 10 bar |
| Strap / Bracelet | Grooved red rubber or satin-finished and polished steel |
| Limited Edition | 250 pieces |
More information: Bell & Ross.
