Don’t be fooled by the diamonds. Bell & Ross is still an aeronautics-inspired tool watch brand above all else.
As with most other aeronautical companies, space is the final frontier. In 2025, the French watchmaker introduced the out-of-this-world BR-03 Astro, and now it returns its gaze to the heavens with the starry-dialed BR-05 36mm Blue Diamond Eagle.
The diamond-studded dial emphasizes the versatility of the BR-05 design. The steel integrated sports watch was introduced in 2019, and the 36mm size used here came along in 2025.
It is a sleeker, sportier take on the brand’s signature rounded-off square case with four exposed screws, inspired by cockpit instrument panels. It provides such a clean background that you can do just about anything with the dial, and even a complete departure like this feels natural.
The tiered stainless steel case blends vertical satin brushed surfaces with polished chamfered edges to articulate the industrial geometry. It features a large crown guard, and the angled lugs connect to a tapered, integrated steel bracelet with brushed H-links and polished center links.
It is perfectly sized for all-purpose daily wear, which is the aim of most BR-05 36mm references, but this astronomical dial shifts the design into formal territory. As do the diamonds, which are the first to appear in this collection.
