Bell & Ross × S.T. Dupont: The Art of Taking Your Time


Some watches make you want to check the time. The Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono S.T. Dupont makes you want to set a little aside.

Bringing together a chronograph, a matching lighter and a cigar cutter, this collaboration celebrates an appreciation for craftsmanship and the pleasure of a carefully considered detail. Limited to 150 presentation sets worldwide, it offers a distinctive meeting of watchmaking and luxury accessories. (bellross.com)

A Warmer Expression of Bell & Ross

Bell & Ross brings a particularly inviting character to this BR-05 Chrono. Its recognisable rounded-square case combines satin-finished and polished steel with 18-carat rose gold, framing a brown sunray dial with warm gold accents.

At 42mm, the watch has presence, while the brown leather strap gives the version pictured a rich, cohesive appearance. The colours feel especially suited to this collaboration: polished metal, warm wood and shades of brown that carry across the entire presentation.

Inside is the BR-CAL.326 automatic mechanical movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. Alongside the time and date, the chronograph provides central elapsed seconds and a 30-minute counter—useful mechanical substance beneath the elegant styling. (bellross.com)

The Complete Presentation

The appeal extends beyond the wrist.

Accompanying the watch are an S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter and a coordinated cigar cutter. Their matching finishes make the three objects feel like parts of one design, giving the collection a visual consistency that is immediately apparent when the box opens.

The presentation case also earns its place. Crafted from lacquered Macassar ebony and lined with cedar, it is designed to function as a cigar humidor. It gives the set a purpose beyond its initial unveiling and makes the packaging part of the ownership experience. (bellross.com)

Why It Stands Out

For me, the strongest feature is how naturally everything comes together. The watch remains the centrepiece, but the accessories and case give it a broader story. There is a sense of occasion here, from opening the lid to fastening the watch on your wrist.

The limited production adds exclusivity, yet the design is what makes the impression last. This is a collection for someone who appreciates objects individually—and enjoys them even more when every detail belongs together.

A watch measures the moment. This set invites you to enjoy it.

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